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To: Hawaii60 who wrote (12728)	8/5/1999 10:48:00 AM
From: gerard mangiardi	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 30916

we are currently at about 14. Sold today. will look ro get back in around 10 or below. Too much baloney here and the shorts obviously have info that is partially behind this move down. this company is in dire need for a director of corporate communications to coordinate both internal and external information flow. Talking about some big news coming whether true or not at this stage is an act of desperation and just adds to the lack of professionalism that this company radiates.

To: Hawaii60 who wrote (12728)	8/5/1999 11:11:00 AM
From: Marty Rubin	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 30916

is it possible that MSFT is also talking with IDTC? Microsoft aiming at Internet access business--WSJ NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp. <MSFT.O> is targeting America Online's hold on the Internet-access business, the Wall Street Journal reported. The paper said that Microsoft executives are laying plans to hasten the trend toward low-price, or even free, Internet access -- a move that could threaten AOL's position in a business that makes up about two-thirds of its revenues. "We intend to be aggressive with access," Brad Chase, vice president of Microsoft's new consumer and commerce group told the paper. "AOL might think about it as a profit centre. That's not how we think about it," he said. The Journal said Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and President Steve Ballmer have funded the new plan, formulated in the past six months, in large part as a protective measure for Microsoft's core software business. Microsoft also is considering plans to consolidate the fragmented Internet-service market and broaden its cut-rate offerings. According to people familiar with the situation, the paper said Microsoft discussed purchasing or partnering with a number of large Internet-service providers, including EarthLink Network <ELNK.O> and MindSpring Enterprises <MSPG.O>. It has also considered joining computer makers such as Compaq Computer <CPQ.N> and Dell Computer <DELL.O>, which have launched their own access services, the paper said. 06:15 08-05-99 Copyright 1999 Reuters Limited. ----------- Microsoft Outlines Plans for Cheap Internet Access, WSJ Says Redmond, Washington, Aug. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. is laying out plans for low-priced, possibly free Internet access in a challenge to America Online Inc.'s dial-up Internet-access business, the Wall Street Journal said. The move by Microsoft and other companies to offer cheap Internet access threatens AOL, which generates about two-thirds of its revenue from the $21.95-a- month fee it receives from more than 17 million customers. Brad Chase, vice president of Microsoft's new consumer and commerce group, said the company intends to be aggressive with access, while AOL President and Chief Operating Officer Bob Pittman said AOL is prepared for any Microsoft counterattack, the paper reported. Microsoft, the world's No. 1 software maker, and AOL, the largest online service, are also battling over instant messaging, or real-time e-mail, with Microsoft wanting free access to AOL instant messaging users and AOL demanding payment for such access. (WSJ 8/5 B6 wsj.com) Aug/05/1999 7:30 (C) Copyright 1999 Bloomberg L.P.