On 9 Dec 2004 22:41:53 -0800, wrote:

I'm very inclined to get back to using Agent even if I have to pay for
it (sob!). How, exactly Richard, do you access the USENET groups with
Agent?

Hi Kelly,

The folks at Forte (agent) are also in the business of providing their
own premium news feeds over the net for as low as $3 a month that
would easily satisfy a text based interest. Visit:
http://www.forteinc.com/apn/index.php

You could still, easily get by on their current FreeAgent. Very
robust and still cheap for the full featured version.

Access comes via Comcast. This means I have to come in through the
connection. I also have an ISP who provides me a Primary Shell for
one of my several Web sites, and I can get into their News Feed over
the net. My Primary Shell "can" cost as low as $7 a month if you pay
by credit card in 6 month blocks or you can get a modem connection for
$16 a month (in 6 month blocks), anyway visit:
http://www.eskimo.com/

I pay much more, of course because I'm on high speed (not to speak of
also having three web sites to support) - but then, its my work.

I'm not sure if that answers your question as to "how" I use it.
Their help function answers that, but if you have configuration
questions I can certainly help - I did that for Walt a couple years
back. He sometimes curses Agent, but he isn't plagued by virus.

73's
Richard Clark, KB7QHC