I don't have any hints for the dial up users, but I feel your pain! I've been there and luckily now have high speed connection.

If any of you have laptops and a network card, there are more and more places with free internet connection. The ones that come to my head are Mo's Southwest Grill, Panera Bread Company, Schlotzskys (I think this one is free). I also know that places like Barnes and Noble and Starbucks have access as well but charge you a fee to use it. Maybe you could have a "downloading" night and have some good eats and use their high speed access.

Sorry I can't be more of a help!

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