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Technology Stocks : MSFT Internet Explorer vs. NSCP Navigator
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To: Daniel Schuh who wrote (17589)2/22/1998 1:17:00 AM
From: XiaoYao  Read Replies (2) of 24154
 
>Sen. Orrin Hatch criticized an agreement in which Microsoft agreed to promote EarthLink in a section of Windows 95 in exchange for EarthLink promoting Internet Explorer to its subscribers.

Here is the other side story.
microsoft.com

"Myth #8: Senator Hatch accused Microsoft of requiring exclusivity with Internet service providers (ISPs), and preventing ISPs from telling customers about browser choices. these claims based on misinterpretation of a cross-promotional agreement between Microsoft and Earthlink Networks, an ISP based in California.

The Facts: This allegation is completely false. Senator Hatch made
Leland Thoburn, EarthLink's director of business development has been quoted in press reports saying, "Nothing in EarthLink's agreements with Microsoft prevents us from making other browsers available to our customers, if that is what the customer wants." In fact, Earthlink's website specifically states that customers have the option to use either Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Earthlink is one of the Internet Service Providers highlighted on Netscape's sign-up page.

It's unfortunate that Senator Hatch made these claims based on a misunderstanding or our cross-promotion agreement. The agreement basically says that for customers that Microsoft directs to Earthlink (and certain other customers), Earthlink will promote Microsoft's browsing technology. These kinds of mutual promotion agreements are commonplace in the software industry and other industries, and they benefit both sides of the agreement. In addition, these kinds of cross-promotional agreements are completely voluntary. "

YuanQing,
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