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iCAST and Tribal Voice to AOL: “The Block Party is Getting Old ...

by P. Hayes ... iCAST and Tribal Voice to AOL: "The Block Party is Getting Old" P. Hayes - April 28th, 2000 Event Summary. WOBURN, Mass. and DENVER ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/GroupwareMessaging/2000/04/news_analysis/NA_GW_MPH_04_28_00_1.asp - 6k - 2000-04-28 Summary: AOL has always, and will continue to block disparate Instant Messaging systems from interacting with its 50 Million plus IM user base due to a potential negative financial impact.

Microsoft New Online Messenger ~ Dope Slaps AOL’s Instant ...

by P. Hayes ... New Online Messenger ~ Dope Slaps AOL's Instant Messenger P. Hayes - July 21, 2000 Event Summary. ... The only real question here is, how far behind is AOL? ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/GroupwareMessaging/2000/07/news_analysis/NA_GW_MPH_07_21_00_1.asp - 6k - 2000-07-21 Summary: So why would users switch from AOL’s Instant Messaging client to Microsoft’s? Quite simple really, throw in free long distance phone service, offer a comparable and competitive set of base features, and then to make sure you succeed, give it away for free. And just to add injury to insult Microsoft w

Gateway & AOL Follow Crusoe’s Footprints

by C. McNulty ... & AOL Follow Crusoe's Footprints C. McNulty - June 13, 2000 Event Summary. SAN DIEGO and SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 30 -- Gateway has ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/06/news_analysis/NA_HW_CFM_06_13_00_1.asp - 7k - 2000-06-13 Summary: Gateway & AOL have selected Transmeta’s Crusoe processors for its next generation of Internet access appliances, which we’re calling “iPliances.” Some of them may even be ready for prime time this year. Is the market ready for them?

It’sa Portal...AND It;sa Gateway

by C. McNulty ... In April America Online [NYSE: AOL], the world's leading interactive services company, and Gateway [NYSE: GTW], the country's leading seller of consumer PCs by ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/05/news_analysis/NA_HW_CFM_05_12_00_1.asp - 7k - 2000-05-12 Summary: AOL has partnered with Gateway to develop a line of Internet-ready Linux desktop appliances based on the Netscape 6 browser.

Microsoft Throws in the Towel in the Instant Messaging Wars

by P. Hayes ... Microsoft has been striving for an open standard for Instant Messaging with AOL that would allow MSN and AOL users to Instant Message or "IM" one another ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/GroupwareMessaging/1999/12/news_analysis/NA_GW_MPH_11_29_99_2.asp - 5k - 1999-11-29 Summary: REDMOND, Wash. (Bloomberg) - Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, has stopped linking its instant messaging system with America Online Inc.'s instant electronic-mail program, the companies said.

AT&T WorldNet Attempts a Unified ôBuddy-List But the Chance for ...

by P. Hayes ... Two weeks ago Microsoft withdrew from the concept of an integrated Instant Messaging (IM) system due to roadblocks from AOL/Netscape's Instant Messenger. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/GroupwareMessaging/1999/12/news_analysis/NA_GW_MPH_12_8_99_1.asp - 5k - 1999-12-08 Summary: We believe that chances are extremely high that the product will cease to interact with AOL and MSN within a few short days.

eMachines to Ship Appliance

by R. Krause ... (PC Data's figures showed eMachines in the #3 retail sales position.); Become a direct competitor to Gateway/AOL - Even before Microsoft went after Netscape, we ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/10/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_10_25_00_1.asp - 6k - 2000-10-25 Summary: eMachines, the computer company that made its name on low-priced desktop models, has stepped into the Internet appliance ring with its 'MSN Companion' system.

CMGI’s iCast.com Rock’n’Rolls with Instant Messaging

by P. Hayes ... integration of Instant Messaging. The IM product will interact with AOL, Microsoft, AT&T, and Tribal Voice users. iCast hopes to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/GroupwareMessaging/2000/03/news_analysis/NA_GW_MPH_03_20_00_1.asp - 5k - 2000-03-20 Summary: If you love Instant Messaging and are either a music or video fan, iCast.com will appeal to you.

Netpliance’s 4X Price Hike - Will It Spell Boom or Doom?

by R. Krause ... By that time, the Gateway/AOL appliance will be out, the first MSN Web Companions should be out, and other large manufacturers should be scoring with their ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HardwareOS/2000/07/news_analysis/NA_HW_RAK_07_24_00_1.asp - 9k - 2000-07-24 Summary: Netpliance, Inc., whose i-opener could be considered the first Internet appliance, recently added functionality, but also decided to raise its hardware “membership kit” price from $99 (down from its normal $199) to $399, in an effort to get profits from more than its online services. Will people be w

WorldCom SPRINTs, Nokia/Visa Pays Bill, & Service Providers Gear ...

by R. Krause ... The expansion also means keeping the likes of AOL happy. ... Another player that is happy with this announcement is MCI's largest customer - AOL. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2000/03/research_notes/EN_EC_ESR_03_00_1.asp - 26k - 2000-03-01 Summary: Ready for another Internet Tsunami? Broadband and Wireless ubiquitous infrastructures are coming into place at a rapid rate. Digital Business Service Providers (DBSPs) are scrambling to get ready. Users should be thinking now about the impact on their digital business.