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To: Galirayo who wrote (11822)	2/11/1998 1:43:00 AM
From: Andrew Vance	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17305

AV -- Shows you what I know, I wouldn't be shorting that stock. It seems they are about to try to steal away AOL customers in light of AOL's recent price increase. Tuesday February 10, 7:30 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: EarthLink Network EarthLink Offers Online Users a Chance to 'Get Out of AOL Free' New Program Lands Consumers on the 'Boardwalk' of Internet Service Providers PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -_ EarthLink Network, (Nasdaq: ELNK - news) the company that first created all-you-can-eat $19.95 unlimited Internet access, today introduced its ''Get Out of AOL Free'' program. The program is designed to offer members an easy way to switch from AOL (especially in light of AOL's recent price increase to $21.95) with no set-up fee, a simple system to send ''change of address'' messages to let their friends know they've left AOL, as well as EarthLink's unparalleled technical support and superior Internet access. As part of EarthLink's ''Get Out of AOL Free'' program, new members can log onto a special Web site www.earthlink.net/quitaol or call 888- QUIT-AOL (784-8205) to easily make the switch. For $19.95 per month, EarthLink offers its members: Unlimited, pure Internet access Truly the nation's largest dial-up network (more than 1,100 POPs versus AOL's 850); more than 400 POPs nationwide offer 56k access Award-winning customer service and technical support Added benefits such as: -- Personal Start Page _ allows members to personalize their Internet experience TotalAccess 2.0 _ new software offers the easiest way to access the Internet The EarthLink Mall _ country's largest brand names at your fingertips -- Free 6MB Web site _ largest Web site available with $19.95 dial-up account ''bLink'' newsletter _ keeps members updated on the latest in the Internet ''EarthLink Guide for AOL Graduates'' booklet _ helps new members transition to EarthLink and the open Internet EarthLink has always been dedicated to educating its members on how to maximize their Internet experience, and it shows. On average, each EarthLink member uses the Internet 30 hours per month versus AOL's 23 hours a month. EarthLink recently received PC Magazine's ''Editor's Choice'' and Mobile Computing's ''First Class'' awards for its great service. According to EarthLink Founder and Chairman Sky Dayton, ''AOL just raised the price of inferior service. The reviews show that EarthLink's Internet access is faster and far more reliable than AOL's. And with the Personal Start Page, we provide our members a personalized view of the best content on the Web every time they log on. We're sticking to our $19.95 per month pricing, and we'll continue to welcome new AOL graduates to the EarthLink family.'' Andrew Short AOL seems more logical than shorting Earthlink. As a matter of fact, this looks real good to me so I will be looking into whether it makes sense for me to switch from Netcom. I always wanted a free ^Mb Web Site. Don't know what I'd do with it, but it would be nice to have anyway<GGG>. Good night!