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A Washington, DC-based law firm, Yates & Schneider, has filed a second class-action lawsuit against America Online (AOL) in response to the widespread disruption of Internet connections caused by Version 5.0. The lawsuit alleges that AOL's new software, designed to provide a simpler online experience, has instead
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AOL, in a bid to further consolidate its European presence, is reportedly negotiating to acquire Bertelsmann's 50 percent stake in AOL Europe, a joint venture between the two companies. This move would make AOL Europe a wholly owned subsidiary of AOL US, following AOL's decision to
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As the turn of the millennium approaches, many in the tech industry were busy making predictions about what the new year would bring. However, a satirical piece from Defrag, a popular tech publication at the time, gave a tongue-in-cheek take on what to expect in 2000. The article, titled "
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AOL's acquisition of Time Warner has sent shockwaves through the media and technology industries, leaving many to wonder if the postman has really delivered the mail we want. The $500 billion deal, which critics have dubbed "the marriage of dot-com and old-media," raises questions about the
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Thomas Middelhoff, the chairman of Bertelsmann A.G., has announced his intention to step down from the board of America Online due to the proposed takeover of Time Warner. This move reflects the significant repercussions of the extraordinary deal on Bertelsmann, a joint venture partner with AOL in Europe and
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In a move to bridge the gap between traditional automobile manufacturing and the digital age, General Motors Corporation and Ford Motor Company have announced partnerships with America Online and Yahoo, two of the largest internet portal companies. The deals aim to facilitate communication and sales between car manufacturers and consumers.
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Industry leaders and executives from major technology firms, including America Online Inc., Microsoft Corp., and IBM, are set to gather for a summit aimed at resolving the ongoing instant messaging dispute. The event, organized by Jeff Pulver, president of Pulver.com, will take place in Melville, New York, on September
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AOL has been generating significant media attention through its ongoing feud with Microsoft over instant messaging. The tension escalated when a Microsoft employee was found to be working undercover as a consultant to discredit AOL's tactics. Meanwhile, AOL expanded its reach through new partnerships for downloadable music and
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The 10-day partial shutdown of MCI Worldcom's high-speed data network had a devastating impact on dozens of small Internet service providers who rely on the network to route subscribers onto the Internet. These mom-and-pop players, along with more than a quarter of all Internet service providers nationally, were
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America Online, the leader in internet service providers, has seen its market share plateau, while the internet access market remains diverse and competitive. The company has added 5.1 million members in the last year, reaching 17 million subscribers, but its growth rate is slowing. New business models and competitors,
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AOL, the nation's largest Internet service provider, has reached agreements with MindSpring Enterprises and EarthLink Network to distribute its AOL Instant Messenger software to the combined 2.5 million users of the two services. Starting in late October, MindSpring will offer a co-branded version of AOL's
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Stocks managed to fight back after a report on lower-than-expected productivity in the second quarter, closing the day sharply higher. Despite concerns about inflation and interest rates, investors appear to be focusing on more pressing issues, driving shares of major indices up. The Dow Jones industrials jumped 119 points, while
