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AOL Launches Link2PC Service Giving Users Anywhere Access to Their Personal Computers.


DULLES, Va. -- America Online See AOL. , Inc.:
New Premium Service Allows Consumers, Business Executives to
     Access Remote Documents, Programs via Secure WebEx Connection
                              from Any PC

    Affordable Link2PC Service Available to Everyone -- AOL Members
                            and Non-Members


AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services.  today launched Link2PC, an affordable premium service allowing users to remotely access and use their personal computer from any Internet-connected PC. Designed for simple use by consumers and business executives alike, Link2PC creates a virtual desktop through the Web that mirrors the view of the desktop on the user's own machine. The user can interact with the virtual desktop as if they were sitting at their own computer to use programs; open and edit documents; or access, share and print files. Strong encryption An encryption method that uses a very large number as its cryptographic key. The larger the key, the longer it takes to unlawfully break the code. Today, 256 bits is considered strong encryption. As computers become faster, the length of the key must be increased.  and two-level password validation help protect users' security, and users can choose which programs they wish to share with--or keep private from--remote access.

"Link2PC untethers the desktop computer, and it does so in a simple and secure manner," said Ed Fish, Senior Vice President and GM, AOL Premium and Subscription Services. "Traditionally these kinds of products were developed solely for 'road warrior' business travelers, and many required an instruction manual to operate. In the last year, we've seen a strong desire by mainstream consumers, small office/home office See SOHO.  users, and traditional business travelers to use this kind of functionality. Consumers may need to access a presentation they left at work, share photos saved on their home PC, or find information from their address book or calendar. Business executives can access all of the documents and programs from their work computer without lugging around a heavy laptop and lots of cables."

The affordable Link2PC service is available to both AOL members and non-members and is powered by WebEx Communications and its secure MediaTone Network. Link2PC costs $6.95 per month for up to two host computers.

After registration, Link2PC users download a small program on up to two computers they wish to share. From any other PC, the user simply visits the Link2PC.com web site to create a virtual desktop of their shared computer(s) via an encrypted, password-protected connection.

Through Link2PC, users can:

--View, edit, and share files with password-protected access and leading encryption

--Enjoy full access to programs and files like email, photos, contacts and calendar

--Access the remote computer and files without additional hardware or devices

--Use favorite programs for word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and , calendar, organization, presentation, graphics, design, photo editing See photo editor. , and more

--Print to any local computer without having to install any applications or print drivers

"Users told us that they wanted the simplicity, usability, and affordability of consumer software coupled with enterprise-grade network management and security, and that's exactly what we worked with WebEx to create," continued Fish. "With Link2PC, users never have to worry about forgetting a file, needing a program from another computer, or printing a distant document. Whether they are working from home, accessing a home computer from work, or traveling for business or pleasure, Link2PC enables the mobile lifestyle of today's users."

For security, Link2PC provides 128-bit end-to-end encryption Continuous protection of the confidentiality and integrity of transmitted information by encrypting it at the origin and decrypting at its destination. For example, a virtual private network (VPN) uses end-to-end encryption. Contrast with link encryption.  through the WebEx MediaTone Network, a secure global network specifically designed for real-time delivery of on-demand applications. Link2PC uses two-level authentication of both the password and a unique access code for each computer, and it offers security controls that allow users to lock the keyboard or hide the screen of computers being accessed.

More information on Link2PC is available at http://www.link2pc.com and http://www.link2pc.com/faq.

About America Online, Inc.

America Online, Inc. and its subsidiaries operate a leading network of Web brands and the largest Internet access See how to access the Internet.  subscription service in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Brands include the AOL(R) service, the AOL.com(R) website, and the AIM(R), MapQuest(R), Moviefone(R), Netscape(R), CompuServe(R) and ICQ ("I Seek You") A conferencing program for the Internet from Mirabilis, Tel Aviv, Israel (www.icq.com). It provides interactive chat, e-mail and file transfer and can alert you when someone on your predefined list has also come online. (R) services. America Online offers a range of digital services including the TotalTalk(R) voice service. The company also has operations in Canada and Europe. America Online, Inc. is based in Dulles, Virginia Dulles, Virginia is an unincorporated census-designated place located in Loudoun County, Virginia, part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. The headquarters of AOL, Orbital Sciences Corporation and ODIN technologies and the former headquarters of MCI Inc. are located in Dulles. , and is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary

A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock.

Notes:
In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners.
 of Time Warner Inc.

About WebEx Communications

WebEx Communications, Inc (Nasdaq:WEBX) is the global leader of on-demand applications for collaborative business on the web. WebEx applications are used across the enterprise in sales, support, training, marketing, engineering and product design. WebEx delivers its range of applications over the WebEx MediaTone Network, a global network specifically designed for secure delivery of on-demand applications. WebEx Communications is based in Santa Clara, California Santa Clara, California (IPA: /ˌsæntəˈklærə/) , founded in 1777 and incorporated in 1852, is a city in Santa Clara County, in the U.S. state of California.  and has regional headquarters in Europe, Asia and Australia. Please call toll free 877-509-3239 or visit www.webex.com for more information.
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