Marilyn, Moses and I must have more in common than I thought! I think I'm still confused. I'm also in Southern California (Los Angeles) and have Broadband. Since I have heard nothing from my server, I am assuming that whatever is happening to other AT&T users is not happening to Broadband. If I'm wrong, please let me know. Since I'm on and off the Internet all day for work, I'll be up that creek without that paddle. Thanks, Sharon -----Original Message----- From: marilynandmonty <marilynandmonty@home.com> To: PA-PITTSBURGH-L@rootsweb.com <PA-PITTSBURGH-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, December 02, 2001 8:39 PM Subject: Re: [PITTSBURGH] A conversation >Sharon, > >AT&T in the Northwest switched subscribers to its own system almost immediately, and said it was working on putting others back online, between 2 and 10 days. AT&T's other areas, such as Pittsburgh, where many of the members are connected, weren't as fortunate. > >I'm on Cox in Southern Calif., and we've heard nothing since Friday, but we're still connected. So I just keep my fingers crossed and have a dial-up provider ready (advice from Cox), just in case! > >Marilyn G. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: sharon coryell > To: PA-PITTSBURGH-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Sunday, December 02, 2001 8:30 PM > Subject: Re: [PITTSBURGH] A Conversation > > > Thanks, Sue, > > For one of those who, as my son so aptly put it, came kicking and screaming > into the 21st century, I can definitely relate! > > Also, just curious, but I have AT&T Broadband, and am still humming along. > What are all of you using from AT&T that's different? > > Sharon in CA > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.303 / Virus Database: 164 - Release Date: 11/24/01 > > >==== PA-PITTSBURGH Mailing List ==== >How to unsubscribe. Send a message to:PITTSBURGH-L-REQUEST@rootsweb.com that contains ONLY the word, 'unsubscribe' in the text area. > >============================== >Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 >Source for Family History Online. Go to: >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=702&sourceid=1237 >

Sharon, I'm not far behind Moses in being computer literate - I'm going by what I read on the following URL and other sites. I don't think AT&T sent out any info - I think the company was trying to negotiate with EXCITE or get its own high-speed internet up before EXCITE "pulled the plug" (allowed on Friday by a federal judge). I don't think the companies thought EXCITE would really cut off some of the large users - AT&T, Cox, etc. The following URL will explain more about why AT&T is the one that appears to be most affected. Why you are still connected, I'm not sure, except that maybe AT&T included all of the West Coast in its transition sometime while we slept Friday night - or AT&T broadband is different than the other connections?!? I thought all the high-speed connections were broadband? (As you can see, I have really crossed into an area I'm unfamiliar with!) http://home-news.excite.com/news/ap/011201/20/tech-excite-internet-access My service is called EXCITE for COX@home, because I'm on Cox Cable rather than AT&T. Friday, we received a message that our service may be interrupted and to download netzero.com prior to midnight so we could access our @home.com messages. Cox said it would pay for any charges until it initiates its own high-speed internet. So I'm not out of the clear, yet, and could lose connection. Hopefully, this made sense. Please read the article - it should help! Marilyn ----- Original Message ----- From: sharon coryell Subject: Re: [PITTSBURGH] A conversation Marilyn, Moses and I must have more in common than I thought! I think I'm still confused. I'm also in Southern California (Los Angeles) and have Broadband. Since I have heard nothing from my server, I am assuming that whatever is happening to other AT&T users is not happening to Broadband. If I'm wrong, please let me know. Since I'm on and off the Internet all day for work, I'll be up that creek without that paddle. Thanks, Sharon -----Original Message----- From: marilynandmonty <marilynandmonty@home.com> Subject: Re: [PITTSBURGH] A conversation >Sharon, > >AT&T in the Northwest switched subscribers to its own system almost immediately, and said it was working on putting others back online, between 2 and 10 days. AT&T's other areas, such as Pittsburgh, where many of the members are connected, weren't as fortunate. > >I'm on Cox in Southern Calif., and we've heard nothing since Friday, but we're still connected. So I just keep my fingers crossed and have a dial-up provider ready (advice from Cox), just in case! > >Marilyn G. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: sharon coryell > > Subject: Re: [PITTSBURGH] A Conversation > > > Thanks, Sue, > > For one of those who, as my son so aptly put it, came kicking and screaming > into the 21st century, I can definitely relate! > > Also, just curious, but I have AT&T Broadband, and am still humming along. > What are all of you using from AT&T that's different? > > Sharon in CA --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.303 / Virus Database: 164 - Release Date: 11/24/01