DJP099@aol.com writes: <<It seems certain that AOL will be offering some if not all their website free. <snip> When will this occur and what's the smart thing for subscribers to do?>> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I found this bit of information in an unrelated newsletter: If you are (still) paying for AOL and want to continue the identical AOL service 100% free, they made it quick and easy for you: 1. Go to Keyword CHANGE PLAN. 2. Select "Free Version" 3. You're done. ADDITIONALLY, if you FORMERLY had AOL, you can start to use the service again for Free -- get the software and log on using one of your old screen names (password help is available). Woody