... in response to Concerns regarding Internet Cafes, posted by T P Cornholio on Jun 18, 2004TP, this happened to me when I was in Kiev in Feb. I was using an internet cafe off of Kristatik(not correct spelling), the main drag. I cannot remember the exact name, all I remember was there was a fast food place upstairs and you went downstairs to the cafe. There was also a Blues Club downstairs, maybe someone on this board will know the name of the place.Anyway I paid to use the computer, and they were all in a circle. I tried to use the internet, and the computer was acting funny.I would sign on and after about 2 mins it would kick me off. I tried for about 15 minutes. As I was by myself, I could not communicate with the clerk.Frustrated, I left and never went back. Imagine to my suprise when I came home a week later and was on the internet and was kicked off by my screen name from another location! I hurried and changed my password, inforformed aol. I dont think there was any damage( at least none that I can tell), But the potential to be ruined was huge!!!
BE VERY CAREFUL! The idea about a laptop would be the safest bet. If I ever go back, that will be the way I go.Best of luck, Ray.