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To: Roy F who wrote (30772)	8/11/1998 9:59:00 AM
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Hmmm... CPQ seems to be doing quite a bit with Alta Vista this morning. Any thoughts on Alta Vista spinning off CPQ soon? Tuesday August 11, 9:31 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation Compaq Signs Linking Agreement with PhotoLoft.com AltaVista to Offer Link to Online Photo Service HOUSTON, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ - news) today announced an agreement to create a link between its powerful AltaVista Search service and PhotoLoft.com, an online photo album and digital imaging commerce center (www.photoloft.com). The agreement was signed in conjunction with the transfer of the domain name www.altavista.com from AltaVista Technology, Inc. to Compaq , also announced today. Beginning in mid-August, millions of users worldwide will be able to post photos and create their own personal electronic photo albums by visiting AltaVista at www.altavista.digital.com and by clicking on the ''Services'' area of the AltaVista site. Both the PhotoLoft software and the PhotoLoft account are free of charge. About AltaVista Compaq's fast and powerful AltaVista Search Service is the premier resource for locating information on the Internet. A forerunner in Web search technology, AltaVista has set new standards, from indexing the entire Internet to providing the Web's first instant language translation capabilities. With an extensive line-up of innovative content and services, AltaVista is now regarded as one of the top destination sites on the Web. For more information, visit AltaVista's flagship site located at www.altavista.digital.com. About PhotoLoft.com PhotoLoft.com, headquartered in Campbell, California, was founded in 1998 by Jack Marshall and Chris McConn, the former president and vice-president of engineering of AltaVista Technology. AltaVista Technology has branded numerous multimedia products, such as Howdy!, the original multimedia postcard program. For more information, phone 408-364-8777, fax 408-364-8778, or visit the web site at www.phototloft.com. Company Background Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation is a Fortune Global 200 company. Compaq is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking and communication products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is a leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at compaq.com or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller locations are available by calling 1-800-345-1518. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. SOURCE: Compaq Computer Corporation More Quotes and News: Compaq Computer Corp (NYSE:CPQ - news) Related News Categories: computer hardware, computers, internet