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To: Steeny who wrote (16776)	5/12/1999 11:46:00 AM
From: RLM	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 41369

The problem with AOL is that it is on the DOW. If they were smart and listed on Nasdaq, the stock would have been much higher.

To: Steeny who wrote (16776)	5/12/1999 12:10:00 PM
From: avanti77	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 41369

Agreed. I'm satisfied with the recent run, and holding gains today. Just a hunch... wouldn't be in the least surprised for AOL to announce something big this month, as they continue making strategic alliances. I think Mr. Case is acutely aware of investor sentiment vis a vis broadband strategy, and will continue to insure that AOL is not perceived of as anything less than #1 in the Internet game. The set-top boxes was a great coup, and I believe there is much more where that came from. Additionally, I believe T will be forced to provide access to it's cable lines. I remember when upstart MCI broke up Ma Bell for very similar reasons, and would be very surprised if the gov't didn't act to limit T's monopolistic desires. As such, I think it won't be long before people realize how amazingly savvy AOL has been in not spending the huge dollars on laying the pipe.