Internet history is littered with woeful tales about consumers who were stranded when their internet provider tanked. Earthlink is like the Titanic on its way down… and I want to again remind my friends that if you or a loved one is still using Earthlink to consider transferring your service NOW before it’s too late:
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Earthlink-Pins-Future-Hopes-OnDialUp-96493
There will very likely be a time when you’ll no longer be able to retrieve your email or even get on-line if you’re an Earthlink customer as they quickly approach insolvency. Change providers while you still can!