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Technology Stocks : America On-Line: will it survive ...?
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To: grogger who wrote (99)9/4/1996 6:26:00 AM
From: Zoltan!   of 13594
 
I wouldn't pin your hopes on AOL 3.0, this month's issue of PC World, pcworld.com, finds AOL's revision to be merely a "tweak" in comparison to CompuServe's major upgrade.

AOL ONLY MADE MINOR TWEAKS

"The update to America Online, by contrast, is incremental. Unlike
CompuServe, AOL 3.0 is a 16-bit program (the 32-bit version is due out in December). And while AOL does add a faster, improved version of its Web browser (which now includes HTML 3.0 support), the service does not yet incorporate third- party browsers--a key disadvantage for those seeking Internet access from their online service. However, current AOL users face fewer challenges than their CompuServe counterparts in mastering the new system, since AOL made only minor tweaks to the existing scheme."

WINCIM DELIVERS MULTITASKING

"What WinCIM 3.0 does delivers is 32-bit access, a critical advantage that lets Windows 95 users successfully download large files while performing other tasks--without risk of the connection timing out. The same technology also makes it possible to move around in CompuServe while downloading. Another major advantage--particularly for those who use CompuServe as their de facto Internet service provider--is the inclusion of Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser in WinCIM 3.0."

So it appears AOL'ers still have to use that third rate browser. Since AOL is committed to keeping everyone down on the farm, the third rate browser makes sense. But what happens once the folks discover the Internet?

It's the long goodbye.

Goodbye AMER!

Regards
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