Apple and America Online to Collaborate on Instant Messaging.CUPERTINO, Calif. and DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 29, 1999-- Apple and America Online See AOL. today announced an agreement to create 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 products for Mac users that will allow seamless communication between Mac users and the AOL Instant Messenger See AIM. (AIM) service. This collaboration will allow Mac users to exchange messages online in real-time with friends, family and colleagues, as well as with 40 million AIM users. "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. has built the biggest and best instant messaging service in the world," said Steve Jobs Steve Jobs - Stephen Jobs , Apple's interim CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We're partnering with AOL to create instant messaging products that will further enhance the Internet experience for Macintosh customers." Bob Pittman, President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of America Online, said: "Our collaboration with Apple will allow Mac users to communicate instantly with the largest instant messaging service in the world. We are thrilled to add Apple to our growing list of AIM partners, and look forward to working with them to ensure the smooth and efficient integration of their customers into the global instant messaging community in a seamless and secure way." In the past six months, the AIM service has more than doubled registrations to 25 million members as users continue to make it a key part of their interactive experience. Today, there are more than 40 million registered users of America Online's Buddy List and AIM services, who send more than 430 million messages a day. About Apple Computer Apple Computer, Inc. ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II, and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Apple is now recommitted to its original mission -- to bring the best personal computing products and support to students, educators, designers, scientists, engineers, businesspersons and consumers in over 140 countries around the world. About America Online, Inc. Founded in 1985, America Online, Inc., based in Dulles, Virginia, is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies, and e-commerce services. America Online, Inc. operates: two worldwide Internet services, America Online, with more than 17 million members, and CompuServe, with approximately 2 million members; several leading Internet brands including 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. , AOL Instant Messenger and Digital City, Inc.; the Netscape Netcenter and AOL.COM portals; the Netscape Navigator and Communicator browsers; AOL MovieFone, the nation's No. 1 movie listing guide and ticketing service; and Spinner Networks and NullSoft, Inc., leaders in Internet music. Through its strategic alliance with Sun Microsystems, the Company develops and offers easy-to-deploy, end-to-end e-commerce and enterprise solutions for companies operating in the Net Economy. |
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