How do I get help electronically?
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HelpWare support and services
CompuServe. 
If you want to use CompuServe to find 
information related to IBM products and services, use 
the “GO” word IBM. Then, from the main area, type 
Aptiva to get to the Aptiva support forum.
Bulletin boards. 
You can use a Bulletin Board System 
(BBS) to look at public messaging areas, electronic 
conferences, and searchable databases. You can also 
download files for Operating System updates and 
drivers. There are many other areas of the BBS that 
contain helpful information and answers to frequently 
asked questions. You might find some of these topics 
on a BBS:
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PC user groups
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PC questions and answers
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Problem-solving
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Technical information
You can reach the IBM Personal Systems Group BBS 24 
hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no charge from 
IBM to use the BBS. However, long distance telephone 
charges may apply.
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In the United States, call 1-919-517-0001.
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In Canada:
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In Markham, call 905-316-4255.
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In Montreal, call 514-938-3022.
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In Toronto, call 416-956-7877.
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In Vancouver, call 604-664-6464.
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In Winnipeg, call 204-934-2735.
See the Aptiva online help for more information about 
using communications software that came with your 
computer.
Note
For help with installing or 
“how to” questions for 
software, see “How and 
when do I purchase 
additional support?” on 
page 90.
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