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Guy,

I dropped Primate due to unreliable accuracy of data.  I tried Pinnacle =
but did not like the antiquated DOS program.  Currently I am using CSI =
Unfair Advantage.  Internet or Dial-up downloads - self correcting data =
updates - ability to create continuous contracts in many different =
formats - Metastock format.  I'm quite pleased so far.  I'm on a trial =
offer that was offered through the Omega (tradestation) list.  You might =
mention it to see if you can get the free trial.

Chuck
  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Guy Tann=20
  To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20
  Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 7:25 PM
  Subject: RE: CompuServe Download Problems - do I need a new provider??


  Ton
  =20
  Will this be available through the Internet using my regular ISP?
  =20
  Guy
  =20
  -----Original Message-----
  From: owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =
[mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of A.J. Maas
  Sent: Thursday, August 05, 1999 1:34 PM
  To: metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Subject: Re: CompuServe Download Problems - do I need a new provider??


  Tho beta-testing doesn't permit one to disclose publicly any affecting =
RTD-issue's, can sure advise to jump
  aboard when the RTD's beta-test-phase is finaly over and gets =
transitted into the final RTD-Link's public version.
  (Now all "we" need is "our" European Exchange Data made available as =
well, and it to would be a perfect fit)
  =20
  Testing a mere 100+ securities/indexes, using a single ISDN-line =
(64kB), finished to completion all in all in
  just about 1 minute. Tests involved:
  =20
  -Establishing the Connection + Connecting to ISP and RTD-Servers + =
Downloading (in < 40 seconds)
  -Any Auto-disconnecting did not work/was not available (yet ?)
  -Converting + Storing (20 seconds, yes the Downloader can be superfast =
!!!!)
  -Servers were always punctiouly on time on-line (when tests were set =
out) =20
  -Uses the updated "Qcentre.exe" (Downloader's own Quote Centre)
  -Automatic data correction AutoCleanTM =3D marvelous pleasure
   (among the features are Filling of missing History Data, Incorrect =
Data, Splits
    and option for re-collection of (volume) Data for Futures/Continious =
Contracts)=20
  -All US securities (haven't tried Can) and US+International Indexes =
were available
   (all according to one of the latest available Symbol Look Up-files)
  -Functions commands available to review the Connection Report AND the =
Converting Report
  -DL-Help available
  -Haven't seen any error-messages !!!!=20

  Regards,
  Ton Maas
  ms-irb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  Dismiss the ".nospam" bit (including the dot) when replying.

  =
=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
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=3D=3D
  From a previous mail:


  A.J.=20
   =20
  The answers are found after your questions.=20
    -----Original Message-----
    From: A.J. Maas
    Sent: Thursday, June 24, 1999 4:29 AM
    To: support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Cc: Metastock-List
    Subject: Re: Reuters DataLink beta testers


    Dear RT DataLink Support,=20


    From your latest announced Beta-Test offer, and visting your site, I =
have become quite intrested in (some of)

    your advertised RTD-package(s) and therefore would like for you to =
answer my following questions, please.=20

    Example:=20

                           Initial Price                 Discount        =
    Net-subscribtion Price (yearly, divide by 12 for monthly)=20

              =20

    a. Pro Package    $ 779.40 (12x64.95)   -  $ 233.82 (30%) =3D  $ =
545.58   (monthly =3D $ 45.47)=20

    b. Stock Package $ 299.40 (12x24.95)  -   $  29.94 (10%) =3D  $ =
269.40  (monthly =3D $ 22.45)=20

    c. Add On Pack.  $ 119.40  (12x9.95)   -   $  11.94  (10%) =3D  $ =
107.40  (monthly =3D $  8.95)=20


    Package b+c only sums up to a total cost of $ 376.80/yearly (eg, =
$31.40/monthly ).=20

    Compared to my current subscribtion elsewhere of +/- $ 250.00/yearly =
(roughly =E2=82=AC 250.00) including one(1) exchange=20

    only plus a few International indexes are included), seems (now) =
very reasonably priced.=20


    Also the AutoCleanTM effortless automatic error correction feature, =
that is standard included with the packages,=20

    is very appealing to me as well.=20


    Tho, can you please answer (by giving full lengthy answers) for us =
the following:=20


    Q1- Are the 5 package's Prices given, for delayed Data (eg in the =
Downloader known as "Real Time Data") or/and=20

          for end-of-day (EOD) ?=20

          DataLink is end of day data only.=20

    Q2- Are these Net or Gross Prices, eg are the taxes/fees included =
here ?=20

         These are net prices.  We do not add taxes or other fees. =20

    Q3- When will other non US-local, eg the international elsewhere =
situated Exchanges(worldwide) become available ? =20

          We are working on getting all the G8 data but have no =
timetable at this point.=20

          Currently, US and Canadian issues are covered and most =
International indices.=20

           If this is currently not a possibility for RTD-subscribtions, =
can you please keep us informed when this does=20

           become available ?=20

           I guarantee you'll here about it if we are able to make the =
data available.=20

    Q4- Will there be refunds given on subscribtion Prices for datadays =
that were not provided by the RTD-services, eg=20

           any non-downloadable days, the days when downloads fail to =
succeed ?

           We are working to eliminate those. That is part of the reason =
a beta test is necessary.=20

           Also, what actions has been undertaken to preveal these "In =
Error"-days, eg days in the past when downloads=20

           could not be made due to failing RTD-server software ?=20

           This beta test is due to a complete rewrite of data delivery. =


           This, as you can note from this inquiry, can become quite =
intresting and attractive too for most European

           MetaStock-users as well as for many other =
TA/Charting-software package-users and also this can become

           quite/very intresting (and attractive) for you as Reuters =
DataLink. Therefore, I hope that we (in EuroLand) or

          other parts of the globe (Asean, Latin Am, Eastern Europe, Sth =
Africa) are not forgotten by your program developers.=20

          We have many European and Asian customers.  We never forget =
you guys.=20

    Thank you very much,=20


    Regards,
    Ton Maas
    ms-irb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
    Dismiss the ".nospam" bit (including the dot) when replying.=20


    cc - MetaStock Dutch Users Group (NL)=20

    cc - MetaStock-List =20


    Bill Forman=20
    Customer Support Manager=20
    Equis International=20
    A Reuters Company=20
    http://www.equis.com/=20
    http://www.equis.com/customer/support/=20
    Please include previous email answers and questions in your =
response.=20

    Equis and MetaStock and MetaStock Professional are registered =
trademarks=20
    of Equis International.  Achelis Binary Wave, The DownLoader, Expert =

    Advisor, OptionScope, Quotecenter, and Smart Charts are trademarks =
of=20
    Equis International.=20


     =20

    ----- Original Message -----=20

    From: Equis Support <support@xxxxxxxxx>=20

    To: <metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>=20

    Sent: donderdag 24 juni 1999 0:51=20

    Subject: Reuters DataLink beta testers=20





    > We are looking for an additional 30 beta testers to test a =
completely
    > new Reuters DataLink.
    >
    > If you are interested in testing the new Reuters DataLink, please =
go to
    > http://www.reutersdatalink.com and complete the requested =
information.
    >
    > DataLink Support
    > support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    > http://www.reutersdatalink.com
    >
    >=20


     =20

    Pricing=20

        Earn FREE credit on your account.=20

        Go to our Refer-a-Friend page for details on our Refer-a-Friend =
program. Earn one month of free credit for each friend that mentions =
your name when subscribing to Reuters DataLink.=20


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        Reuters DataLink Subscription Packages=20

              The Professional Package =20
              Unlimited history**. Includes all the information =
contained in the Stock and Futures Packages, as well as that in the =
Indices and Mutual Funds Package Add-ons.
                    Monthly $64.95=20
                    Annually $545.58 - a 30% discount=20

               =20
            =20

           The Stock Package*  Package Add-ons=20
              Unlimited history** for all U.S. and Canadian Stocks
              (Available back to 1980)
                    Monthly $24.95=20
                    Annually $269.40 - a 10% discount=20

             Indices
              Unlimited quotes on all indices (includes market averages, =
market indicators and international quotes)
                    Monthly $9.95=20
                    Annually $107.40 - a 10% discount=20




              Mutual Funds
              Unlimited quotes on U.S. mutual funds=20

                    Monthly $9.95=20
                    Annually $107.40 - a 10% discount=20

              *You may subscribe to one or both of these packages.
              **Unlimited history is defined as the total amount of =
historical data via the Reuters DataLink databases.=20
            =20



           The Futures Package* =20
              Unlimited history** for all U.S. Futures Markets
              (Available back to 1973)
                    Monthly $24.95=20
                    Annually $269.40 - a 10% discount=20

            =20





          =20

        Please note, if you collect ANY quotes outside of your chosen =
package(s), you will be billed $0.01 per quote.=20


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        Example #1: If you subscribe to the Stock Package only and =
collect two years worth of daily data on 10 indices during the month, =
you will be billed approximately $50.00 for the indices quotes in =
addition to your usual Stock Package charges. (i.e., 2 years x 250 =
quotes/year x $0.01 x 10 indices =3D $50.00)=20

        Example #2: If you subscribe to the Futures Package only and =
collect six months of daily data on seven stocks during the month, you =
will be billed approximately $8.75 for the stock quotes in addition to =
your usual Futures Package charges. (i.e. 1/2 year x 250 quotes/year x =
$0.01 x 7 stocks =3D $8.75)=20


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      Home | Overview | Sign-up | Resources | About | Search=20

      Copyright 1999 Reuters. All Rights Reserved.=20


       =20

      Common Questions=20

            1.. What kind of data do you provide?=20
            2.. What market exchanges do you support?=20
            3.. How much historical data do you have available?=20
            4.. Is your data clean and accurate?=20
            5.. How much does Reuters DataLink cost?=20
            6.. How do I get your data into my computer?=20
            7.. What do I need to start collecting data?=20
            8.. What software is compatible with your data?=20
            9.. When can I collect data?=20
            10.. Is Reuters DataLink Year 2000 Ready?=20




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            1.. What kind of data do you provide?=20

            We provide individual investors with data for charting and =
technical analysis. This includes Date, Open, High, Low, Close, Volume, =
and Open Interest.=20

            Our web site provides you with interactive charts, news, and =
symbol lookup as well as tutorials, free software, and online support. =
Reuters is here to help you every step of the way to becoming a =
successful investor.=20

            Back to Top=20





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            2.. What market exchanges do you support?=20

            Our service covers every equity stock exchange in North =
America. We provide data on all U.S. futures and commodities, and even =
provide coverage of all international indices (that's close to 3000 =
indices on all world markets). For more information on the covered data =
and exchanges click here.=20

            Back to Top=20





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            3.. How much historical data do you have available?=20

            All of our historical data goes back at least 15 years. We =
even provide you with a free 5 year historical data CD when you sign up. =


            Back to Top=20





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            4.. Is your data clean and accurate?=20

            Reuters data is the accepted wordwide standard of news and =
information. We have over 400 people worldwide checking our data to make =
sure its good for our customers.=20

            Reuters DataLink is the only service that provides =
AutoCleanTM effortless automatic error correction. We'll even =
automatically correct the data you've already downloaded!=20

            Back to Top=20





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            5.. How much does Reuters DataLink cost?=20

            Pricing starts as low as $24.95 a month with up to a 30% =
discount for annual accounts. All historical data for the pricing plan =
you sign up for is included. (e.g. If you sign up for the Stock plan you =
get complete access to current and historical stock quotes, but if you =
want to collect quotes on Futures, you'll have to pay separately for =
them.) Click here for more information and a pricing table.=20

            Back to Top=20





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            6.. How do I get your data into my computer?=20

            You download it using a compatible download software program =
through the Internet.=20

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            7.. What do I need to start collecting data?=20

            You need an Internet Service Provider, a Reuters DataLink =
account ID and password, and downloading software like The DownLoader =
for Reuters DataLink.=20

            Back to Top=20





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            8.. What software is compatible with your data?=20

            Equis International's DownLoader, SuperCharts, TradeStation, =
Window on Wallstreet, and Indigo. This is not a complete list. Other =
software programs may be compatible directly or through conversion.=20

            Back to Top=20





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            9.. When can I collect data?=20

            You can download any amount of data at any time. Most of the =
database is updated with the current day's data at 6:00pm EST.=20

            The DownLoader has a built-in timer that will automatically =
collect your data at any time you prefer.=20

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            10.. Is Reuters DataLink Year 2000 Ready?=20

            We have performed extensive testing on our data system and =
The DownLoader software. The Reuters Millennium Compliance Program has =
been organized to deal with our overall approach to the challenge posed =
to businesses everywhere by the Millennium.=20


          Back to Top=20





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          Home | Overview | Sign-up | Resources | About | Search=20

          Copyright 1999 Reuters. All Rights Reserved.=20

  ----- Original Message -----=20
  From: Guy Tann <grt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  To: Metastock <metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  Sent: donderdag 5 augustus 1999 18:32
  Subject: CompuServe Download Problems - do I need a new provider??


  > Has anybody else had problems downloading futures data from =
CompuServe the
  > last 2 days?  I've used these guys for years and they just died.  No =
notice
  > of any problems.  I've written CompuServe technical support but no =
answer
  > yet.
  >=20
  > If I need to change providers, who has something good to say about =
theirs?
  >=20
  > I've already tried Prophet and it didn't work.  Worked only every =
other day
  > or so.
  >=20
  > Thanks
  >=20
  > Guy
  >=20
  >=20

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<DIV><FONT size=3D2>Guy,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2>I dropped Primate due to unreliable accuracy of =
data.&nbsp; I=20
tried Pinnacle but did not like the antiquated DOS program.&nbsp; =
Currently I am=20
using CSI Unfair Advantage.&nbsp; Internet or Dial-up downloads - self=20
correcting data updates - ability to create continuous contracts in many =

different formats - Metastock format.&nbsp; I'm quite pleased so =
far.&nbsp; I'm=20
on a trial offer that was offered through the Omega (tradestation) =
list.&nbsp;=20
You might mention it to see if you can get the free trial.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=3D2>Chuck</FONT></DIV>
<BLOCKQUOTE=20
style=3D"BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-RIGHT: =
0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px">
  <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
  <DIV=20
  style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: =
black"><B>From:</B>=20
  <A href=3D"mailto:grt@xxxxxxxxxxxx"; title=3Dgrt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>Guy =
Tann</A> </DIV>
  <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A=20
  href=3D"mailto:metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx"=20
  title=3Dmetastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx</A> </DIV>
  <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, August 05, 1999 =
7:25=20
  PM</DIV>
  <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> RE: CompuServe =
Download Problems=20
  - do I need a new provider??</DIV>
  <DIV><BR></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT color=3D#0000ff face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
  class=3D540572401-06081999>Ton</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT color=3D#0000ff face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
  class=3D540572401-06081999></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV><FONT color=3D#0000ff face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN =
class=3D540572401-06081999>Will=20
  this be available through the Internet using my regular=20
  ISP?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT color=3D#0000ff face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
  class=3D540572401-06081999></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV><FONT color=3D#0000ff face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
  class=3D540572401-06081999>Guy</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT color=3D#0000ff face=3DArial size=3D2><SPAN=20
  class=3D540572401-06081999></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV class=3DOutlookMessageHeader><FONT face=3D"Times New Roman"=20
  size=3D2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> <A=20
  =
href=3D"mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx";>owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxx=
om</A>=20
  [<A=20
  =
href=3D"mailto:owner-metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx";>mailto:owner-metastock@xxxx=
stock.com</A>]<B>On=20
  Behalf Of</B> A.J. Maas<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, August 05, 1999 1:34 =

  PM<BR><B>To:</B> <A=20
  =
href=3D"mailto:metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx";>metastock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx</A><BR><B=
>Subject:</B>=20
  Re: CompuServe Download Problems - do I need a new=20
  provider??<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Tho beta-testing doesn't permit one to disclose =
publicly=20
  any&nbsp;affecting RTD-issue's, </FONT><FONT size=3D2>can sure advise =
to=20
  jump</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>aboard when the RTD's beta-test-phase is finaly =
over and=20
  gets </FONT><FONT size=3D2>transitted&nbsp;into the final =
RTD-Link's&nbsp;public=20
  version.</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>(Now all "we" need is "our" European Exchange Data =
made=20
  available as well, and it to would be&nbsp;a perfect fit)</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2></FONT>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Testing a mere 100+ securities/indexes, <FONT =
size=3D2><FONT=20
  size=3D2>using a single ISDN-line =
(64kB),&nbsp;</FONT></FONT>finished&nbsp;to=20
  completion <FONT size=3D2>all in all in</FONT></FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2><FONT size=3D2>just about 1 minute. =
</FONT></FONT><FONT=20
  size=3D2>Tests involved:</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>&nbsp;</DIV></FONT>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>-Establishing the Connection + Connecting to ISP =
and=20
  RTD-Servers + Downloading (in &lt; 40 seconds)</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>-Any Auto-disconnecting did not work/was not =
available (yet=20
  ?)</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>-Converting + Storing (20 seconds, yes the =
Downloader can be=20
  superfast !!!!)</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>-Servers were always punctiouly on time=20
  on-line&nbsp;(when&nbsp;tests were set out)&nbsp; </FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>-Uses&nbsp;the updated "Qcentre.exe" (Downloader's =
own Quote=20
  Centre)</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>-Automatic data correction AutoClean<SUP><FONT=20
  size=3D1>TM</FONT></SUP> =3D marvelous pleasure</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>&nbsp;(among the&nbsp;features&nbsp;are Filling of =
missing=20
  History Data, Incorrect Data, Splits</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>&nbsp; and option for&nbsp;re-collection of =
(volume) Data=20
  for&nbsp;Futures/Continious Contracts)&nbsp;</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>-All US securities (haven't tried Can) and =
US+International=20
  Indexes&nbsp;were available</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>&nbsp;(all according to&nbsp;one of the latest =
available=20
  Symbol Look Up-files)</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>-Functions commands available to review the =
Connection=20
  Report AND the Converting Report</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>-DL-Help available</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>-Haven't seen any error-messages =
!!!!&nbsp;</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2><BR>Regards,<BR>Ton Maas<BR><A=20
  =
href=3D"mailto:ms-irb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx";>ms-irb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx</A><BR>Dismiss =
the=20
  ".nospam" bit (including the dot) when replying.</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV><FONT=20
  =
size=3D2>=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=
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=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>From a previous mail:</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV><FONT size=3D2>
  <DIV><FONT color=3D#0000ff face=3DTahoma size=3D2><SPAN=20
  class=3D512452823-24061999>A.J.</SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
  <DIV><FONT color=3D#0000ff face=3DTahoma size=3D2><SPAN=20
  class=3D512452823-24061999></SPAN></FONT>&nbsp; </DIV>
  <DIV><FONT color=3D#0000ff face=3DTahoma size=3D2><SPAN =
class=3D512452823-24061999>The=20
  answers are found after your questions.</SPAN></FONT> </DIV>
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    <DIV align=3Dleft class=3DOutlookMessageHeader dir=3Dltr><FONT =
face=3DTahoma=20
    size=3D2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> A.J. =
Maas<BR><B>Sent:</B>=20
    Thursday, June 24, 1999 4:29 AM<BR><B>To:</B>=20
    support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx<BR><B>Cc:</B> =
Metastock-List<BR><B>Subject:</B>=20
    Re: Reuters DataLink beta testers<BR><BR></DIV></FONT>
    <P><FONT size=3D2>Dear RT DataLink Support,</FONT> </P>
    <P></P>
    <P><FONT size=3D2>From your latest announced Beta-Test offer, and =
visting your=20
    site, I have become quite&nbsp;intrested in (some of)</FONT></P>
    <DIV><FONT size=3D2>your advertised RTD-package(s) and therefore =
would like=20
    for you to answer my&nbsp;following questions, please.</FONT> </DIV>
    <P></P>
    <P><FONT size=3D2>Example:</FONT> </P>
    <P><FONT=20
    =
size=3D2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbs=
p;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp=
;<STRONG>Initial=20
    =
Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n=
bsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=20
    =
Discount&nbsp;</STRONG>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<STRONG>=
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;=20
    Net-subscribtion Price&nbsp;</STRONG>(yearly, divide by 12 for=20
    monthly)</FONT> </P>
    <P><FONT=20
    =
size=3D2>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</FO=
NT>=20
    </P>
    <P><FONT size=3D2>a. Pro Package&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $&nbsp;779.40=20
    (12x64.95)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp; $ 233.82 (30%) =3D&nbsp; $=20
    545.58&nbsp;&nbsp; (monthly =3D $ 45.47)</FONT> </P>
    <P><FONT size=3D2>b. Stock Package $&nbsp;299.40 =
(12x24.95)&nbsp;&nbsp;-=20
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(monthly =3D $=20
    22.45)</FONT> </P>
    <P><FONT size=3D2>c. Add On=20
    =
Pack.&nbsp;&nbsp;$&nbsp;119.40&nbsp;&nbsp;(12x9.95)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nb=
sp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$&nbsp;&nbsp;11.94&nbsp;&nbsp;(10%)=20
    =3D&nbsp; $ 107.40&nbsp; (monthly =3D $&nbsp; 8.95)</FONT> </P>
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    <P><FONT size=3D2>Package b+c only sums up to a total cost of $ =
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    <P><FONT size=3D2>Compared to my current subscribtion</FONT> <FONT=20
    size=3D2>elsewhere of +/- $ 250.00/yearly (roughly =E2=82=AC 250.00) =
including one(1)=20
    exchange</FONT> </P>
    <P><FONT size=3D2>only plus&nbsp;</FONT><FONT size=3D2>a few =
International=20
    indexes are included), seems (now) very reasonably</FONT> <FONT=20
    size=3D2>priced.</FONT> </P>
    <P></P>
    <P><FONT size=3D2>Also the<B> AutoClean<SUP><FONT =
size=3D1>TM</FONT></SUP></B>=20
    effortless automatic error correction feature, that is standard =
included=20
    with the packages,</FONT> </P>
    <P><FONT size=3D2>is very appealing to me as well.</FONT> </P>
    <P></P>
    <P><FONT size=3D2>Tho, can you please answer (by giving full lengthy =
answers)=20
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included=20
    here ? </P>
    <P>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT color=3D#0000ff face=3DTahoma =
size=3D2><SPAN=20
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    <P><FONT size=3D2>Q3- When will&nbsp;other non US-local, eg=20
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    <P><FONT size=3D2>Thank you very much,</FONT> </P>
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    <P><FONT size=3D2>Subject: Reuters DataLink beta testers</FONT> </P>
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        <TABLE border=3D0>
          <TBODY>
          <TR>
            <TD bgColor=3D#00009c colSpan=3D2 width=3D"100%"><B><FONT =
color=3D#ffffff=20
              face=3DVerdana size=3D2>The Professional =
Package</FONT></B><FONT=20
              color=3D#ffffff face=3DVerdana size=3D2></FONT> </TD></TR>
          <TR>
            <TD colSpan=3D2 width=3D"100%"><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>Unlimited=20
              history**. Includes all the information contained in the =
Stock and=20
              Futures Packages, as well as that in the Indices and =
Mutual Funds=20
              Package Add-ons.<BR></FONT>
              <TABLE border=3D0>
                <TBODY>
                <TR>
                  <TD><I><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>Monthly</FONT></I></TD>
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size=3D2>$64.95</FONT></B></TD></TR>
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                    discount</FONT></B></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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              face=3DVerdana size=3D2>The Stock Package*</FONT></B><FONT =

              color=3D#ffffff face=3DVerdana size=3D2></FONT> </TD>
            <TD bgColor=3D#00009c width=3D"50%"><B><FONT color=3D#ffffff =

              face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Package =
Add-ons</FONT></B></TD></TR>
          <TR>
            <TD width=3D"50%"><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Unlimited =
history** for=20
              all U.S. and Canadian Stocks<BR>(Available back to=20
1980)<BR></FONT>
              <TABLE border=3D0>
                <TBODY>
                <TR>
                  <TD><I><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>Monthly</FONT></I></TD>
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                size=3D2>$24.95</FONT></B></TD></TR>
                <TR>
                  <TD><I><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>Annually</FONT></I></TD>
                  <TD><B><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>$269.40 - a 10%=20
                    discount</FONT></B></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
              <P></P></TD>
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color=3D#00009c=20
              face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Indices</FONT></B><FONT =
face=3DVerdana=20
              size=3D2><BR>Unlimited quotes on all indices (includes =
market=20
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quotes)<BR></FONT>
              <TABLE border=3D0>
                <TBODY>
                <TR>
                  <TD><I><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>Monthly</FONT></I></TD>
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size=3D2>$9.95</FONT></B></TD></TR>
                <TR>
                  <TD><I><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>Annually</FONT></I></TD>
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                    discount</FONT></B></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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                  <TD><I><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>Monthly</FONT></I></TD>
                  <TD><B><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>$9.95</FONT></B></TD></TR>
                <TR>
                  <TD><I><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>Annually</FONT></I></TD>
                  <TD><B><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>$107.40 - a 10%=20
                    discount</FONT></B></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
              <P><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D1>*You may subscribe to one =
or both of=20
              these packages.<BR>**Unlimited history is defined as the =
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              databases.</FONT> </P></TD></P></TR>
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              face=3DVerdana size=3D2>The Futures =
Package*</FONT></B><FONT=20
              color=3D#ffffff face=3DVerdana size=3D2></FONT> </TD></TR>
          <TR>
            <TD width=3D"50%"><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>Unlimited =
history** for=20
              all U.S. Futures Markets<BR>(Available back to =
1973)<BR></FONT>
              <TABLE border=3D0>
                <TBODY>
                <TR>
                  <TD><I><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>Monthly</FONT></I></TD>
                  <TD><B><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>$24.95</FONT></B></TD></TR>
                <TR>
                  <TD><I><FONT face=3DVerdana =
size=3D2>Annually</FONT></I></TD>
                  <TD><B><FONT face=3DVerdana size=3D2>$269.40 - a 10%=20
                    discount</FONT></B></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>----- Original Message ----- </FONT>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>From: Guy Tann &lt;<A=20
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  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>To: Metastock &lt;<A=20
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  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Sent: donderdag 5 augustus 1999 18:32</FONT></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>Subject: CompuServe Download Problems - do I need =
a new=20
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  <DIV><BR></DIV>
  <DIV><FONT size=3D2>&gt; Has anybody else had problems downloading =
futures data=20
  from CompuServe the<BR>&gt; last 2 days?&nbsp; I've used these guys =
for years=20
  and they just died.&nbsp; No notice<BR>&gt; of any problems.&nbsp; =
I've=20
  written CompuServe technical support but no answer<BR>&gt; =
yet.<BR>&gt;=20
  <BR>&gt; If I need to change providers, who has something good to say =
about=20
  theirs?<BR>&gt; <BR>&gt; I've already tried Prophet and it didn't =
work.&nbsp;=20
  Worked only every other day<BR>&gt; or so.<BR>&gt; <BR>&gt; =
Thanks<BR>&gt;=20
  <BR>&gt; Guy<BR>&gt; <BR>&gt; =
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