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To: JB2 who wrote (17830)	5/20/1999 11:33:00 AM
From: Jenne	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41369

NETSCAPE: Netscape Communicator 4.6 available today for download on Netscape Netcenter M2 COMMUNICATIONS - May 20, 1999 11:26 MAY 20, 1999, M2 Communications - MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. -- Netscape, a subsidiary of America Online Inc. (NYSE: AOL), today announced that Netscape Communicator 4.6, the latest version of its award-winning Internet browser and email software, is now available for download free via Netscape Netcenter. With SmartBrowsing, Communicator 4.6 makes it faster and easier for consumers to find helpful Netcenter services such as local dining, movies, weather and sports information by simply entering new expanded Internet Keywords such as "san francisco movies" into the Navigator browser location bar. Speed enhancements enable Communicator 4.6 to outperform IE5* in page loading from the top 100 Internet sites over a modem. Communicator 4.6 now also includes RealNetworks RealPlayer G2, the most popular way to find and experience streaming audio and video on the Internet. "By providing seamless integration with services such as SmartBrowsing and AOL Digital City, Netscape Communicator 4.6 enables users to find what they want on the Web faster and easier, " said Barry Schuler, President of AOL Interactive Services. "By adding the award-winning RealPlayer G2, Communicator 4.6 delivers leading audio and video capabilities to consumers, making their Internet experience richer and more enjoyable." Communicator 4.6 improves and accelerates finding information by taking full advantage of Netcenter Internet Keywords. With new enhancements to Internet Keywords, consumers can type in common words or topics such as "new york movies," "san francisco sports," "chicago weather," or "boston dining" to receive the latest local information and listings from AOL Digital City's expansive library of up-to-date regional content. In addition, users may type in "summer movies" to gain immediate access to the RealGuide Summer Movie Showcase from RealNetworks at realguide.real.com. The Internet Keywords feature builds on Communicator 4.51's popular Quotes Anywhere service, which lets users retrieve stock quotes by simply typing "quote" and their ticker symbol of choice in the browser location bar. Communicator 4.6 also provides new features that assist consumers once they reach a Web site. Improvements to the What's Related feature provides users with information about the site they are visiting such as the site's popularity and true ownership. They can also perform a fast "search" on a similar topic, peruse related news stories, or view matching categories in the Netscape Open Directory. Communicator 4.6 allows each of these tasks to be performed with the click of a button. RealPlayer G2 from RealNetworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNWK), the recognized leader in streaming media, allows Communicator 4.6 users to experience the best audio and video programming on the Internet. With RealPlayer G2 now bundled with Communicator 4.6, users have an easy way to find the broadest range of audio and video content using integrated RealPlayer Search. Built-in RealChannels and presets provide one-click access to hundreds of live radio and TV stations across the world. Integrated access to RealGuide provides the most comprehensive guide to streaming media content on the Internet. Consumers can also personalize RealPlayer G2 by adding new RealChannels from more than 100 leading media content providers including Netcenter, CNN, Bloomberg, ABCNews.com, ESPN, Comedy Central and many others. All this programming is available for playback using the latest technology in RealPlayer G2 including RealAudio G2, RealVideo G2 and SureStream. "Netscape Communicator 4.6 offers an unbeatable way for consumers to have a rich Internet media experience," said Maria Cantwell, Senior Vice President, Consumer and E-Commerce at RealNetworks, Inc. "By bundling RealPlayer G2, Communicator 4.6 gives users instant access to popular RealAudio and RealVideo programming both in Netcenter and in RealPlayer G2." Communicator 4.6 now includes at least 56 bit cryptography in all versions (a 128 bit version is also available in the U.S. and Canada). Customers worldwide can now enjoy a safer shopping experience on properly enabled sites. The release also corrects potential security vulnerabilities reported in recent months by independent programmers.