DR>> First thing that you will need is a static IP address. 
DR>> So using an AOL, or CIS or MSN is not going to work. 
RD> Who can I get this service from?  What does it cost?  Can I use a 
standard 
RD> phone connection or do I need to install ISDN?
You would get the Service from a local ISP, for example I use VNET. I will 
see what I can find in your area.
What does it cost? Mine cost's $29.95 a month
You can use a standard modem connection. You might however want to look into 
Cable Modems and ADSL in  your area.
DR>> Second you will need a virtual modem driver. It looks 
DR>> like you are using the DOS version of Maximus. You have 
DR>> three choices, run the BBS under Windows 95, run the 
DR>> BBS under OS/2 or Run the BBS under Windows NT 
DR>> (preferred ). There might be some way to do this 
DR>> under DOS, but I am not aware of it. 
RD> I'm running Max/DOS under WIN95.
OK no problem there...
Dale
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