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To: Steve Robinett who wrote (23995)	6/25/1999 11:53:00 AM
From: Sam	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 41369

2) AOLTV will only be of marginal interest (see webTV as an example of a flop) until the bandwidth allows, say, downloading or streaming on-demand movies. Steve, One thing to note about the AOLTV strategy and the alliance with Hughes is that it is satellite based connectivity. One of the strategic justifications for the deal is that satellite can penetrate markets that currently have no "broadband" options -- essentially it kills any issues with the "last mile." So for all those rural dish subscribers, this could be their ticket to ride. Another bonus is the marketing power of AOL, as well as brand recognition. $am

To: Steve Robinett who wrote (23995)	6/25/1999 12:34:00 PM
From: HECTOR RUBERT	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 41369

Dear Steve, 1)I don't use AOL because I hate 56k modems. However, I will switch over to AOL via DSL in a heartbeat rather than paying over $100 per month for ISDN. That makes me a brand new subscriber. And trust me there are lots of people who share my sentiment. DSL will secure its current membership base plus it will lure new members who want the easy interface but hate the slow and unstable connections of 56k modems. 2) AOLTV will incorporate all AOL services including AOL Music, Radio, Pay Per View Programming, Live Actions, Online Gaming, and much more. Remember the investment in Hughes will incorporate DIRECT TV and DIRECT PC as means of combining Cable-like Television programming along with Interactive Programming and usage. This will provide all the broadband necessary for streaming video, music, radio, and in years to come streaming video tele-communications. WEBTV was a flop because of MSFT's poor execution. Not a first. Don't expect the same from AOL. These guys are not programmers. They are all marketing and media guys. That is all they think about. That is why they will win out millions in the AOLTV launch. Regards, Hector