[NTLUG:Discuss] modem-based isp questions

[jm]

i have an older pc that i've loaded with linux/ms dual-boot and will
give to a couple whose old pc bit the dust.  they say their isp was/is
aol.  my questions:

1. does aol require their own software to connect/authenticate, or
will any conventional dialup/authentication sequence work with them?

2. does anyone know of any free dialup isp in the US?  there used to
be some, just don't know if any still operate.

i have ethernet installed in the pc as well as a modem, just not sure
dsl is an option financially, so i'm going with the dialup.  also,
english is not their strongest point, so getting straight answers is a
bit of an exercise.

thanks for any help,
joe

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