AT&T AND MICROSOFT AGREEMENT GIVES CUSTOMERS EASY ACCESS TO THE INTERNET.BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 1996-- MICROSOFT INTERNET EXPLORER See Internet Explorer. DESIGNATED AS DEFAULT BROWSER FOR AT&T WORLDNET SERVICE AT&T and Microsoft today announced that customers ordering AT&T WorldNet(sm) Service and using the Microsoft(R)) Windows 95 operating system operating system (OS) Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs. now have a new choice in pre-configured browsers -- the Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0. In addition, those buying new computers will find AT&T WorldNet Service included in Windows 95, along with the browser. AT&T also announced that it has designated the Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 as the default browser for AT&T WorldNet Service. AT&T said that AT&T WorldNet Service software is included in versions of Windows 95 now being delivered to computer manufacturers. The majority of computers with Windows 95 delivered during the holiday season are expected to include AT&T WorldNet Service. Anyone with a computer using Windows 95 with pre-installed AT&T WorldNet Service can reach the service with a single mouse-click, thus avoiding the need to install access software separately. Finding AT&T WorldNet Service within Windows 95 is easy -- it's prominently displayed in the Windows Online Services Folder. A preconfigured Set up ahead of time. It implies that the device or software application has been modified to suit the customer or situation. See ghosting server. version of Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 is available immediately for users of Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. 95. Similarly, a preconfigured version of Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 for AT&T WorldNet Service will be offered for Windows 3.1 and Macintosh users soon after Microsoft releases version 3.0 of the browser for these platforms. Microsoft expects to enter beta testing (programming) beta testing - Testing a pre-release (potentially unreliable) version of a piece of software by making it available to selected users. This term derives from early 1960s terminology for product cycle checkpoints, first used at IBM but later standard throughout the of the Macintosh and Windows 3.1 versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 shortly. The popular Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 offers users an easy, exciting way to browse the Internet, and provides developers with a technically advanced platform for creating Web sites. Innovative Internet conferencing, collaboration and browser customization makes Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 an excellent browser for users. Users may still request other browsers offered by AT&T, and AT&T WorldNet Service is compatible with all browsers and applications using standard Internet protocols Refers to all the standards that keep the Internet running. The foundation protocol is TCP/IP, which provides the basic communications mechanism as well as ways to copy files (FTP) and send e-mail (SMTP). . "An important part of bringing the Internet to everyone is making Internet access See how to access the Internet. easy, convenient and available for as many people as possible," said Tom Evslin, vice president, AT&T WorldNet Service. "Users now will find that everything they need to sign up for AT&T WorldNet Service is pre-loaded on their new computers, along with the Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 browser." AT&T WorldNet Service also can be found on the Microsoft Internet Referral Server, which enables Microsoft customers to choose and subscribe to Verb 1. subscribe to - receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day" subscribe, take buy, purchase - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; an Internet service provider Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. . Windows 95 with pre-installed AT&T WorldNet Service will be available in retail outlets retail outlet n → punto de venta retail outlet n → point m de vente retail outlet retail n → later this year. "AT&T WorldNet Service is one of the largest Internet Service providers worldwide, and we're excited about making the service available to the millions of people who use Windows," said Brad Chase Brad Chase is a fictional lawyer, portrayed by Mark Valley, on the ABC television series Boston Legal. David E. Kelley, the creator of Boston Legal, Chase went to Dartmouth College for his Undergraduate studies, according to a diploma on the set of his office. , vice president, Developer Relations and Marketing, Internet Platform and Tools Division at Microsoft. "Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 has been recognized by the industry as an excellent browser and we believe that the combination of AT&T WorldNet Service and Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 is a great solution for customers." Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of products and services for business and personal use, each designed with the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of the full power of personal computing Refers to users working on their own computers rather than a terminal to a mainframe. Sometimes, the term refers to using computers at home for work and/or entertainment in contrast to business use only. See personal computer. every day. For more information, visit the Microsoft Internet Explorer web site at http://www.microsoft.com/ie/ AT&T WorldNet Service offers directories and topical areas to help people find useful information, guided tours for newcomers, navigational aids for users of all skill levels, and electronic mail. AT&T WorldNet Service will work with most of today's popular browsers, but offers a preconfigured version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator An earlier Web browser for Windows, Macintosh and X Windows from Netscape that provided secure transmission over the Internet. Soon after its introduction in 1994, Navigator, or just "Netscape," as it was commonly called, quickly became the leading browser on the Web. for the convenience of customers. Under AT&T's free trial offer, AT&T long distance customers who sign up for AT&T WorldNet Service in 1996 have free access to the Internet for the first five hours each month for a year as long as they use the service one hour each month. Customers pay $2.50 for each hour beyond the five. Under a separate plan, AT&T long distance customers may opt for a flat monthly rate of $19.95 for unlimited access. Customers separately pay telephone or 800 access charges for dialing into the service. For more information, preview the AT&T WorldNet web site at http://www.att.com/worldnet/ NOTE: Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corp. 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. and/or other countries. AT&T WorldNet is a service mark of AT&T. /NOTE TO EDITORS: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft please check out the Microsoft Web page at http://microsoft.com/corpinfo/on Microsoft's corporate information pages./ CONTACT: Mike Miller, AT&T 908-658-2815 Page 1-800-865-9460; pin 4141 michaeld2@attmail.com OR Patty Allen, AT&T 908-658-6676 Pager 1-800-865-9460; PIN 7739 OR Pam Kahl, Waggener Edstrom 503-245-0905 pamk@wagged.com |
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