GW> I have an old 520ST.  I really like it(sentimental value) Are
GW> there any software packages available to surf the internet?
GW> Memory is not really a problem as I can up-grade the memory
GW> much easier than I can invest $2000 in a computer to go
GW> surfing with?  Any suggestions?  Are they just old boat
GW> anchors or can I still play with the big boys??

    There is a wonderful program out which will allow you to
graphically surf the Web via a SLIP connection.. It's called
CAB/STiK, and it's supposed to be quite good - a real bear to set
up, though.

    Another alternative, though, is to try to find an internet
service which offers a LYNX online shell for text-based Web surfing.
You won't get any graphics this way, but if you mainly want just
info or to download software, it's much faster.

    It's not a boat anchor if you're still getting use or enjoyment
out of it. As a matter of fact, by doing a memory upgrade on your
520ST, you'll be opening up to a wider range of software
capabilities and applications. I noticed that when going from my
original, 1-meg enhanced 520STfm to my 4-meg 1040STe. I'd also maybe
suggest budgeting for a TOS upgrade as well, like to TOS 2.06, and
REALLY having what'll seem to you like a brand new machine.

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