Special Signup Offers for CONNECT Readers Getting an America Online Account --------------------------------- America Online's monthly membership fee of $9.95 includes five hours of online time. Additional time online is only $3.50 per hour. America Online is one the fastest growing online services, and there's never been a better time to become a member! With a user-friendly graphical user interface for IBM, Windows and Macintosh users, you'll feel right at home on AOL in no time. For a risk-free America Online trial sign-up kit, call 1-800-827-6364 and request "Special Promotion #7675." Getting a BIX Account --------------------- With this special "5 FOR FREE" offer, take 5 hours free to try BIX, the premiere online service for computing professionals. Access hundreds of conferences on subjects ranging from C++, Amiga programming, and Windows NT, to science fiction, music/MIDI, and space. You get direct access to vendors, 9600 bps access with no surcharge, Internet services like FTP, Telnet, Internet mail, Usenet newsgroups, and more! These and all of BIX's features are included in our standard membership package for $13 per month, plus connect fees. Connect fees are $3 per hour for off-peak Tymnet and SprintNet ($9/hour prime time), $2 per hour for direct dial to 617-491-5410, and just $1 per hour for telnet connections. To sign up (and get 5 free hours), dial 800-695-4882 or 617-491-5410, and type bix.cnct39 at the "Name?" prompt. Full details about the 5 For Free offer and other connect options are given during the toll-free registration. Getting a CompuServe Account ---------------------------- CompuServe members taking advantage of the Standard Pricing Plan pay a monthly fee of $8.95 for unlimited use of 36 basic services, including airline reservations, basic stock quotes, AP and Reuter's news services, Accu-Weather weather maps, online shopping and more. For "extended" and "premium" services, members pay just $8 per hour for 1200 or 2400 bps access or $16 per hour for 9600 bps access. To obtain a CompuServe Membership Kit with one month of free basic service and a $15 usage credit for extended and premium services, call toll-free 1-800-524-3388 (in the U.S. and Canada) and ask for Operator #366. Your membership kit will include directions on how to log onto CompuServe, as well as phone numbers for the local CompuServe node(s) nearest you. Getting a DELPHI Account ------------------------ Through this special CONNECT offer, you can join DELPHI on a trial basis and receive 5 hours of non-prime time access for FREE! You can use this free time to explore hundreds of fun and valuable services, including "chat" lines with participants from all over the world, Internet services, exciting multi-player games, and software libraries loaded with shareware and other files you can download for use on your own computer. The current DELPHI rate and fee schedule is posted online. The 20/20 Advantage Plan gives you 20 hours for $20, with additional time billed at just $1.80 per hour after the first 20 hours each month. Entry to the 20/20 Advantage Plan requires payment of a one-time fee of $19. Details are available online. To take advantage of this special offer: Dial, by modem, 1-800-365-4636 Press RETURN once or twice At "Password," enter CONNECTMAG If you have questions, call 1-800-695-4005 voice. Getting a GEnie Account ----------------------- GEnie's $8.95 monthly fee includes four full hours of standard non-prime connect time. All areas of GEnie are included in this rate, from the RoundTables to the multi-player games. Access beyond the included four hours is just $3.00 per hour at 2400 bps. For more details or for 9600 bps and prime-time rates, enter RATES from most prompts while online. If you're not yet on GEnie, here's how to sign up: 1. Set your communications software for half duplex (local echo) and 300, 1200 or 2400 baud. 2. Dial toll free: 1-800-638-8369 (in Canada, call 1-800-387-8330). Upon connection, type HHH and press the Return key. 3. When you see the U#= prompt, enter XTX99255,CONNECT then press Return. 4. Have a major credit card ready. In the U.S., you may also opt to have your GEnie charges automatically withdrawn from your checking account, but there is an extra charge for this service. If you get stuck or need help, you can call 1-800-638-9636 voice and talk directly to a GEnie Customer Service Representative. Getting on ImaginNation (The Sierra Network) -------------------------------------------- Now there's a whole new way to have fun with your IBM or compatible personal computer. It's called ImaginNation: The CyberSpace Theme Park, and it's only on The Sierra Network. The Sierra Network (TSN) has online games and more. Multi-player games range from the award-winning Red Baron and critically acclaimed fantasy role-playing game The Shadow of Yserbius to more relaxing fare like Bridge, Chess, Backgammon and Cribbage. There are even multi-player games for children like Graffiti and Boogers. All games feature colorful screens and full graphical interfaces. But what really makes TSN special is the sense of community you get when you visit ImagiNation. Each night, thousands of friendly people gather there to play games, meet new friends, and generally have a good time together. If you'd like to try TSN, all you need is a 386 or better computer, a VGA monitor, a 2400 bps modem and a valid major credit card. For your FREE Trial Membership Kit and three FREE hours of online time, call 1-800-SIERRA-1 and request "Offer #312." Once you get your Kit, you can try out TSN at no risk during your three free hours. Your credit card will not be billed unless you use more than the three hours. The basic membership rate for TSN is $12.95 per month, and this includes 30 full hours of evening and weekend basic access. Call for other pricing options.