confidentincompetent said:
Thing is I dont know what I'm missing as I have not yet experienced other isp's yet. Whats the main gripe with aol in your opinion?
Literally what it says in the pic - Once it's on..... Seriously, the AOL software itself is my main gripe - it's worse than some viruses in the way in installs itself so deeply into your PC. I'm sure some experts can get rid of it, but in my opinion only a full format and re-install of windows will do.
Having said that, I did read recently that there's a way to access AOL on broadband without installing their bloatware. I believe you need a router rather than a DSL modem (so as to be permanently connected rather than having to 'dial-in'). Then you use your own browser and email client of choice. Like I say, I only read this so I can't be sure how it's done, Igorian will probably be able to tell you though (He wise man - he know everything )
Regarding other ISPs - from my personal experience:
Wanadoo - Bad
BT Yahoo - Very good, but a max speed of 2mb at present so I changed to
Bulldog - Too early to say for sure but so far so good and the 8mb speed is awesome.