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Novell, a network software maker, and America Online (AOL) have announced a partnership to integrate AOL's instant messaging service into Novell's business directory network. This move marks a significant expansion of AOL's presence in the corporate market, a segment that has been at the
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RealNetworks' RealJukebox has experienced a remarkable launch, with over 7 million unique users worldwide, 2.2 million of whom are in the US, as reported by Media Metrix in June. The platform has become the most popular digital music system, surpassing all other competitors with 22% more US home
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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
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The Sun-Netscape Alliance has announced Netscape Application Server 4.0, a leading application server for deploying non-stop, large, transactional e-commerce sites. Expected to ship in August, Netscape Application Server 4.0 is designed to meet the needs of e-commerce businesses, providing high performance, high availability, and manageability capabilities. Over 40
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The digital world witnessed a heated dispute between Microsoft and America Online (AOL) over their respective instant messaging services. Engineers from both companies engaged in a back-and-forth battle, with each side trying to outmaneuver the other, as AOL attempted to block users of Microsoft's new messenger service from
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The world's biggest internet access provider, Online, is set to launch its own free service in the UK, while maintaining its paid-for AOL and CompuServe brands. Called Netscape Online, the new free service aims to capitalize on the success of Freeserve, which has become the biggest internet access
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AOL, the world's largest Internet provider, is set to launch a free Internet service in the UK under its Netscape division, posing a significant threat to Freeserve's success. The move is seen as a bold move by AOL to overtake Freeserve, a subsidiary of Dixons, and
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A significant development in the music industry, Sony and Time Warner, two multinational entertainment groups, are planning to form a joint venture with CDnow, the world's largest specialist online music retailer. The joint venture will involve the merger of CDnow with Columbia House, the direct marketing music club
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In the midst of Microsoft's growing list of legal battles, the emergence of high-tech lobbying groups has been on the rise. The newly formed NetCoalition.com is a prime example, comprising some of the largest internet players, including Amazon.com, America Online, and Yahoo!. This group aims to
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Austin-based internet health information site drkoop.com has agreed to a four-year deal with America Online (AOL), worth $89 million, to become the main health content supplier for 19 million AOL and CompuServe members. The deal grants drkoop access to AOL's 600-person sales force and positions the company
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Edgar Online Inc.'s stock skyrocketed 120 percent from its May introduction price of $9.50, leaving company executives puzzled about the reason behind the surge. The sudden increase occurred after Edgar announced plans to expand its content to include real-estate lease information, building on its existing service of
