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America Online Inc. has completed its $4.2 billion purchase of Netscape Communications Corporation, marking a significant development in the rapidly evolving world of Internet commerce. The acquisition is part of America Online's strategy to transform the Internet into a vast virtual mall, providing users with a seamless
AOL Inc.
The proposed purchase of Netscape Communications Corporation by America Online Inc. aims to secure a leading Internet brand and significantly expand its online audience. The $4 billion deal, if completed, would enable America Online to solidify its position as the premier Internet media company, leveraging its vast audience numbers to
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AOL's willingness to challenge Microsoft Corp.'s dominance in the Internet browser market has sent its shares soaring, while those of Netscape Communication shot up by $10 to $39.25 on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The potential switch would mark a significant blow to Microsoft, which is
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AOL and Netscape Communications Corp are engaged in talks about a possible partnership, including the swapping out of Microsoft's Internet Explorer for Netscape's browser within the AOL service. This alliance would mark a significant shift in the online market, potentially giving Netscape and AOL a stronger
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GeoCities, a leading provider of website hosting and community services, and America Online, a pioneer in online services, have made significant moves to acquire new companies and enhance their presence in the rapidly growing Internet market. Both companies have announced separate deals to acquire technology providers that will help them
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America Online's (AOL) history is marked by lawsuits and vocal criticism from consumers, yet the company has managed to become synonymous with "Internet" for many American consumers. A new report from International Data Corporation (IDC) explores AOL's strategies for achieving market leadership and provides
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AOL's Digital City, a leading Internet online content network, has joined forces with Netscape Communications Corporation to offer local content and community guides on the Netscape Netcenter portal site. This strategic partnership significantly expands Digital City's distribution, making its local content from 50 US markets accessible
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The antitrust trial involving Microsoft, the U.S. Justice Department, and 20 states has highlighted the pivotal role America Online (AOL) played in the browser wars between Microsoft and Netscape Communications Corp. In crucial testimony, AOL senior Vice President David Colburn revealed that the company's decision to partner
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In a recent ranking published in Business Week, Dell Computer Corp emerged as the world's best-performing information technology company, surpassing other prominent tech giants. The companies were evaluated based on various criteria, including revenues, revenue growth, return on equity, total shareholder return, and profits. This achievement marks a
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America Online, the world's leading Internet online service, has partnered with Acer America, a subsidiary of the world's third largest PC manufacturer, Acer Group, to feature AOL on its Aspire line of personal computers. Under the agreement, Aspire users will be able to access the AOL
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San Mateo, California-based Inktomi Corp. has announced the completion of its Traffic Server caching network technology deployment with America Online (AOL), the world's largest online service. According to AOL officials, the service sees over 1 billion Web hits daily from its 13 million-plus membership base, a number expected
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America Online, in partnership with the FamilyEducation Network, has kicked off a nationwide campaign to provide free customized school web sites to every school in the country. The "Sign Up Your School" program aims to improve communication between parents and educators by harnessing the power of the Internet.
