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To: Riley who wrote (50059)	6/9/1999 9:19:00 AM
From: Neil H	Respond to of 90042

Dell in free European net access move Compiled by CBS MarketWatch Last Update: [Timestamp] NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Dell Computer Corp. launched the beginnings of a no-charge pan-European Internet service, making it the first computer manufacturer to join the fray of those offering free Internet access. According to The Wall Street Journal, software for DellNet, which was rolled out in the United Kingdom, is available on the company's Web site and will come pre-installed on Dell's consumer and small-business computers. That will likely differentiate DellNet from the other free Internet services already up and running -- and allow it to build an online customer base quickly. Dell sold 9.8 percent of all personal computers and PC servers shipped in Western Europe in the first quarter of this year, placing it second only to Compaq Computer Corp. (CPQ: news, msgs), according to International Data Corp. In addition to the U.K., the company plans to start offering free Internet access in Germany on June 21 and in France within the next month. It says it will extend the service to other European countries this year. The Wall Street Journal BellSouth considers buying Qwest NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- BellSouth Corp. is considering acquiring Qwest Communications International Inc. following its recent move to buy a 10 percent stake in the long-distance concern. The Wall Street Journal reported that at a time when its biggest rivals are making deals and seeking alliances, BellSouth (BLS: news, msgs) has so far chosen to go it alone. It remains focused on building its local business in nine states and boosting its ties in Latin America. This has led some people to question how BellSouth will continue to grow rapidly. Now a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week may shed some light on the Atlanta company's plans. In the nine-page document, BellSouth suggested that it has considered purchasing Qwest (QWST: news, msgs) and that Qwest's management could support the move. Neil