Right--the AOL access of the Zoomer is limited. I don't know about writing area (that might work since some of our libraries are double pointed there), but you can't surf the Internet from ZAOL. BTW, I don't think the CIS version of AOL has full CIS access either.
Yes, you can download software directly to your Z, although unzipping it requires some special procedures outlined in our Quick Tips Zoomer section.
And please DO share your area code database. :)
Craig