Podigy Licenses Advanced Lycos Navigation Tools For Prodigy
Internet
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 1996--
Prodigy Internet to offer Lycos' search-engine technology for subscribers to navigate the web and
Prodigy content
Prodigy Services Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Prodigy Inc. today announced an
agreement with Lycos (NASDAQ:LCOS), the Internet search and exploration company, to
provide advanced search functionality for Prodigy Internet (PI).
As a result of the agreement, Prodigy Internet will offer its subscribers access to Lycos' Pursuit
search engine, Point Reviews, spider technology, and rich database of tens of millions of URLs.
Lycos' search functionality will be incorporated throughout Prodigy Internet, allowing subscribers
to perform simultaneous key-word searches of both the Internet and PI content on any topic. As
an example, a PI subscriber searching for information about "The New York Yankees" would be
presented with a list of choices about the World champions from the Internet and Prodigy Internet.
"Ease of use is the number one design goal of Prodigy Internet, which makes Lycos the perfect
choice to provide the high level of search technology required for PI," said Paul DeLacey,
president and CEO of Prodigy, Inc. "Their search engine, spider technology and Sites by Subject
directory are welcome additions to PI."
The Lycos Internet technology works by cataloging tens of millions of places on the Web into a
comprehensive and searchable database. Lycos offers a wide range of services to help users find
the information they are looking for, from the best Web sites to geographic road maps to individual
e-mail addresses and more.
Lycos Inc., an Internet search and guide company, was founded specifically to find, index and
filter information on the Internet. CMG Information Services, (NASDAQ:CMGI) is a majority
shareholder in Lycos Inc., through its strategic and development business unit, CMG@Ventures.
CMGI is a leading provider of direct marketing services investing in and integrating advanced
Internet, interactive media and database management technologies. Lycos can be found on the
World Wide Web at lycos.com.
Prodigy Services Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Prodigy Inc., an international distributor of
online and Internet-based content and services. It newest offering is Prodigy Internet, an easy,
personal, friendly and affordable way to get connected to the Internet. Prodigy Internet is available
at two prices: The Basic 10, which costs $9.95 a month and provides ten hours' usage, with
additional hours beyond 10 priced at $2.50 each; and the Unlimited Plan, which costs $19.95 a
month, and provides unlimited untimed access to both the Internet and PI content. Prodigy Internet
software is available at 1-800-PRODIGY (776-3449) or at prodigy.com.
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