AOL dabbles in deals, desktops, devices
By CNET News.com Staff
April 21, 1999, 4:35 p.m. PT
latest developments
A year ago, the
company largely
functioned as a
consumer Internet
service provider. But
with its acquisitions,
numerous content
deals, and software
ventures, to say its
market muscle has
grown considerably
is an
understatement.
"I think AOL
could be a
market maker
in any number
of areas."
- David Card, Jupiter
Communications analyst
Is AOL considering a Windows alternative?
America Online's ambition to expand beyond the boundaries of
desktop computing has given the company a stake in the future of
Linux and Java, two technologies many see as antithetical to the
interests of Microsoft.
AOL among new domain registrars
update The online giant is among five companies named as
"testbed" competitors to Network Solutions in the lucrative
business of registering ".com," ".net," and ".org" domain names.
AOL at arm's length everywhere
news analysis The company's plans to offer services to small
gadgets that connect to the Internet, eliminating the need for
personal computers, will help the online giant reach more
computer-phobic customers and will advance its reach in Europe,
according to analysts.
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