AOL viruses, trojan horses, and worms are scary.

If you install AOL, place it on a separate drive from your system's programs and private files. Set a password to protect the other drives.

Or, go to the library and use AOL there . . . keep your computer safe from hackers.

I liked how easy it was to meet in person people I contacted through AOL.

Yes, you can install AOL and use with your cable server. I don't remember needing to "dial up" with AOL. AOL has excellent customer service people (and "how to" pages) to help walk you through the setup process.

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When you sign up for AOL for Broadband, AOL allows you time to arrange your separate high-speed connection with your local cable or phone company. During this period, you can use unlimited dial-up access to connect to the AOL service without any excess dial-up fees (telephone charges may still apply depending on your calling plan and location.) Changes to your AOL price plan take effect on the next billing date after you request them, so you will remain on your current plan for the remainder of the month. After that initial month on the AOL for Broadband plan, you will be billed for dial-up service and monthly fees at the rate in your AOL for Broadband price plan. For more information go to AOL Keyword: Billing.

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