Now poised to challenge AOL online: MSN; after many attempts, Microsoft tries again for a leg up in consumer Web services
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AOL is the king of consumer Web services but, at last, Microsoft is planning to attempt to join the race. Mr Yusuf Mehdi, vice president of MSN, is looking to compete hardily with AOL and gain more MSN subscribers for online services.
Publisher: Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 2000
On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Market share, Management, Online services, Internet services, America Online Inc., AOL, Mehdi, Yusuf, Microsoft MSN Search (Database access software)
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 2000
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Compaq to give AOL edge on XP PCs; Microsoft to trim hiring, realign sales structure, may cut investments
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Compaq Computer Corp. has agreed to include AOL Time Warner's internet service on PCs that have Microsoft's new operating system, Windows XP. When users first start their new PCs, the will see either AOL or CompuServe as their Internet service options.
Publisher: Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 2001
Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Diversified Companies, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Contracts & orders received, Computer industry, Product information, Compaq Computer Corp., CPQ, Internet service providers, AOL Time Warner Inc., Internet service provider, Distribution, Product distribution, Company distribution practices
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 2001
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Subjects list: United States, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Microsoft Corp., Services, MSFT
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