Point to Point Protocol (PPP) is the way in 
which you connect your computer directly to 
the Internet using an ordinary telephone line 
and modem.  PPP allows your computer to use 
the TCP/IP (Transmission Control 
Protocol/Internet Protocol) and become a 
"part" of the Internet.  With PPP, you have 
access to a full range of Internet services 
and a wide choice of graphical user interface 
software for accessing the Internet.



CompuServe's PPP offering provides you with 
the flexibility of using any Internet 
software you desire. You may install the 
World Wide Web browser, File Transfer 
Protocol, USENET Newsreader, or telnet 
software of your choice!



Lets take a look at how this works.



 1. Install the Internet software of your 
choice onto your

    desktop. CompuServe's NetLauncher(tm) for 
Windows,

    gives you instant access to the World 
Wide Web (WWW).



 2. Configure your system to work over a PPP 
connection.

    This is done automatically for Windows 
users using the

    CompuServe Internet Dialer.  GO 
NETLAUNCHER online to

    download the dialer.



 3. When you run your own Internet Software, 
the Compuserve

    Internet Dialer will automatically dial 
into CompuServe

    and request a PPP connection.



 4. CompuServe verifies your User ID and 
Password, turns

    on billing, then gives you direct access 
to the

    Internet.



 5. When you exit your application, 
CompuServe disconnects

    and billing will be terminated.





For OS/2 and Mac setup information, GO PPP. 
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions 
(FAQ) document for additional details on 
using CompuServes dial PPP service.