America Online Brazil Launches AOL 7.0.Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers SAO Sa´o n. 1. (Zool.) Any marine annelid of the genus Hyalinæcia, especially H. tubicola of Europe, which inhabits a transparent movable tube resembling a quill in color and texture. PAULO, BRAZIL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 3, 2002 New Design and Enhancements to AOL's Most Popular Features Including E-mail, Buddy List A list of colleagues, workgroup members, friends, etc., that you might wish to communicate with via instant messaging. See instant messaging. (R)and Instant Messenger AOL's instant messaging service. See AIM and instant messaging. Make 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. Even More Convenient and Easy to Use for Brazilian Consumers New and Improved Toolbar A row or column of on-screen buttons used to activate functions in the application. Many toolbars are customizable, letting you add and delete buttons as required. Toolbars may be fixed in position or may float, which means they can be dragged to a more convenient location in the and Media Player Strengthen the AOL Experience AOL 7.0's Communications Tools Enable Members to Easily Chat with Multiple Friends and Customize Instant Messages with 80 New Buddy Icons America Online See AOL. Brazil, an interactive service provider in Brazil and a subsidiary of America Online Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. , Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AOLA AOLA America Online Latin America ), today announced the launch of AOL 7.0 -- AOL's most advanced and easiest to use software -- for the Brazilian market. The next generation of AOL, AOL 7.0 offers a unique online experience based upon consumer research and member feedback. The new version of AOL 7.0 is already driving usage, accounting for more than half of AOL sessions worldwide. Enhancements to the most popular features of AOL such as e-mail, instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or and Buddy List (R) features; a brighter, streamlined look and feel; a new and improved Toolbar and AOL Media Player; redesigned channels and Welcome Screen to offer easier navigation and greater exposure of content; and strengthened channel offerings, including the new AutoCenter Channel and the revamped Informatica & Internet Channel, make the AOL experience even more convenient and relevant to the lives of AOL members in Brazil. Carlos Trostli, President of America Online Brazil, said: "AOL 7.0 is our easiest and most convenient version yet, and the launch of AOL 7.0 in Brazil underscores our commitment to providing consumers with the best online experience. AOL 7.0 brings a new look and feel, channel improvements and enhancements to our most popular features including e-mail and instant messaging, and provides consumers with even more reasons to join AOL's global community of more than 34 million. More than 7 out of 10 Brazilian online consumers believe the Internet is just about a necessity in their lives, according to the most recent AOL/RoperASW International Cyberstudy, highlighting the importance of the online experience we provide." Enhancements to AOL's Most Popular Features AOL 7.0 includes many improvements to the popular features members are already using each day, including: -- The improved Toolbar has a new look and feel and includes My Calendar as well as the Channel button, which launches the channel bar, giving members a more flexible and practical way to navigate through channels. -- Greater placement and prominence of news on all areas of AOL 7.0, as it is of particular interest to Brazilian consumers. According to the AOL/RoperASW International Cyberstudy 2001, 79% of Brazilian online consumers use the Internet to obtain news. -- The new AutoCenter Channel expands upon the AutoCenter, providing an even more robust area to access content from partners such as AutoPlaza, AutoZ and SuperAuto. This channel allows members to access the latest in automobile news and information, search new and used cars for purchase, explore car financing and participate in online chats. -- The new Informatica & Internet Channel combines the old Internet and Informatica channels, making it easier for consumers to access the latest technology news and information in one place. This channel keeps members up to date on the world of technology and allows members to access free downloads, antivirus software, and useful technology tips and product guides. New Brazil Toolbar, Channel Offerings and Integrated News In addition to enhancements to AOL's popular features and services, AOL 7.0 in Brazil includes an improved Toolbar and offers two new channels, the Auto Channel and a revamped Informatica & Internet Channel. AOL 7.0 also offers increased placement and prominence of news integrated throughout the service, and allows America Online Brazil members to enjoy rich and compelling content available on 19 channels. -- The improved Toolbar has a new look and feel and includes My Calendar as well as the Channel button, which launches the channel bar, giving members a more flexible and practical way to navigate through channels. -- Greater placement and prominence of news on all areas of AOL 7.0, as it is of particular interest to Brazilian consumers. According to the AOL/RoperASW International Cyberstudy 2001, 79% of Brazilian online consumers use the Internet to obtain news. -- The new AutoCenter Channel expands upon the AutoCenter, providing an even more robust area to access content from partners such as AutoPlaza, AutoZ and SuperAuto. This channel allows members to access the latest in automobile news and information, search new and used cars for purchase, explore car financing and participate in online chats. -- The new Informatica & Internet Channel combines the old Internet and Informatica channels, making it easier for consumers to access the latest technology news and information in one place. This channel keeps members up to date on the world of technology and allows members to access free downloads, antivirus software, and useful technology tips and product guides. Marketing AOL 7.0 to Brazilian Consumers AOL 7.0 CDs will be made available through a variety of marketing channels. The launch is also accompanied by a new advertising campaign that began today, and includes two TV spots highlighting AOL 7.0's new features. These commercials show AOL Brazil members discussing the advantages of being a part of the AOL community. System Requirements Required disk space: Aprox. 165 MB (233 MB if MSIE See Internet Explorer. MSIE - Internet Explorer 5.5 needs to be installed) Processor: Pentium 166 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. or compatible RAM: 32 MB (64MB for Windows 2000 or Windows XP) Display: Color SVGA (Super VGA) A screen resolution of 800x600 pixels. Third-party vendors extended IBM's VGA display standard and were the first to use the term. SVGA has also referred to 1,024x768 resolutions. See PC display modes. with 800x600 resolution (min 256 colors) Access: Analog Modem (min. 28.8 Kbps) About America Online Brazil America Online Brazil was the first localized AOL service launched in Latin America, debuting in November 1999, and achieved the fastest start of any AOL-branded service worldwide. The Company has agreements with more than 100 content partners including regional providers such as CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. and Time and unique local content from providers including Jornal do Brasil Jornal do Brasil, widely known as JB, is a daily newspaper published by Editora JB in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was founded in 1891 and is the third oldest existent Brazilian paper, after the Diário de Pernambuco and O Estado de São Paulo. , Agencia Estado, Valor valor a rodenticide no longer marketed because of toxicity in horses causing dehydration, abdominal pain, hindlimb weakness, inappetence, fishy smell in urine. Called also N-3-pyridyl methyl N1-p-nitrophenyl urea. Economico, Klick Educacao, Paralela and O Fuxico. About AOL Latin America America Online Latin America, Inc. (NASDAQ: AOLA) is the exclusive provider of AOL-branded services in Latin America and has quickly become one of the leading Internet and interactive services providers in the region. AOL Latin America launched its first service, America Online Brazil, in November 1999, and began as a joint venture of America Online, Inc., 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 AOL Time Warner Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : AOL), and the Cisneros Group of Companies. Banco Itau, a leading Brazilian bank, is also a minority stockholder of AOL Latin America. The Company combines the technology, brand name, infrastructure and relationships of AOL, the world's leader in branded interactive services, with the relationships, regional experience and extensive media assets of the Cisneros Group of Companies, one of the leading media groups in the Americas. The Company currently operates services in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina and serves (from the U.S.) members of the AOL-branded service in Puerto Rico. It also operates a regional portal accessible at www.aola.com. AOL's 34 million members worldwide can access content and offerings from AOL Latin America through the International Channels on their local AOL services. |
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