The computer as post office

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Both E-Stamp.com and Stamps.com sell stamps for a fee using the World Wide Web. E-Stamp.com requires users to purchase a 'stupid dongle,' for $25, which attaches to the computer and stores the postage. Stamps.com requires users to download software to their computer and subscribe to a plan. Postage is stored at a Stamps.com Web site account, and the user must be connected to the Internet to print postage. The stamps thus printed for both services contain Information Base Indicia, which contains coded personal information about the customer. Conventional stamps still preserve the senders' anonymnity and are available by mail order at no premium. Email is even more efficient.

Video Retailing Service, All Other Information Services, Online services, Internet services, Column, Electronic commerce, E-commerce, Home shopping, Company services, E-Stamp Corp., Stamps.com Inc.

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Another makeover for AOL

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AOL is releasing version 5 of the software users need to access its service. The Welcome screen now has a My Calendar program, which tracks appointments and offers ZIP code-based plugs for upcoming local events. My Calendar is accessible from any Web connected computer. My Weather sends subscribers a local weather report. My Places gives quick access to five AOL areas selected by the user. You've Got Pictures, a venture with Eastman Kodak, lets users receive and store processed film images online. Photo finishing will offer this service to customers soon. Longer 16 character screen names are also part of AOL ver. 5.

Product/Service Evaluation, Internet service providers, America Online Inc., AOL, Internet service provider, Company service review

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