For Sun, an AOL deal could lead to bigger horizons

Article Abstract:

Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy is counting on his technology company's late Nov 1998 broad alliance with America Online (AOL) to help it become a viable alternative to Microsoft in digital network equipment and software. The Sun-AOL licensing and marketing partnership plays a key role in AOL's acquisition of Netscape for $4.28 billion. Part of the agreement calls for Sun and AOL to develop sell market electronic-commerce software. The two companies also will market Java-based, low-end Internet terminals that will carry AOL's information and marketing services. Financial terms require AOL to pay for $500 million worth of Sun's retail computer systems and services by 2002. Sun will pay $350 million by 2001 to license Netscape's software and marketing, in addition to advertising expenditures. Sun also will divert an undisclosed portion of its revenues derived from reselling Netscape software sales to AOL.

Software Publishers, Analog & Hybrid Computers, Communication Software Pkgs, Product development, Microcomputers, Internet service providers, Internet service provider, Licensing agreements, Company licensing agreement, Cooperative agreement for product marketing, Telecommunications software, Cooperative agreement for product development, Alliances and partnerships

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Sun details its pledges to AOL-Netscape

Article Abstract:

In Sun Microsystems' 10-Q filing with the SEC, it is disclosed that the Palo Alto computer maker will contribute even more money than originally announced to help AOL buy Netscape Communications. The deal also states that current and future Netscape browser technology will be used at AOL, a technology that uses Sun's Java technology. Microsoft's Internet Explorer is still offered by AOL but that contract can and will be re-evaluated periodically. The entire 10-Q document was not made public. Further facts could be revealed when AOL files its next document with the SEC.

Comment:

Company to get lots of help from Sun as revealed in Sun's 10-Q

Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Contracts, Abstract, Web browsers, Network software

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Simple PCs can help speed elderly onto Net

Article Abstract:

A few small companies are making hardware and software that will help get more senior citizens wired to the Internet. Appliances that cost around $400 and do the basic Internet connection for email and picture exchanging along with some surfer capabilities are the things that seniors use. With fewer icons, alphabetical keyboards and oversized keys, seniors are a fast growing segment of Internet users. The top site among those over age 65 is Marketwatch.

Product information, Statistical Data Included, Network computers, Network computer, Information appliances, Internet software, Influence, Demographic aspects, Internet access, Aged consumers, Elderly consumers, Sageport Inc., Golden Compass Inc., It's Never 2 Late L.L.C., SeniorSurfers, Eldertek L.L.C.

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