MINDSPRING OFFERS DIRECT ACCESS TO AMERICA ONLINE'S CONTENT.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 10, 1997--Subscribers who are looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. more reliable alternatives to commercial on-line services such as America Online See AOL. are finding solutions at MindSpring (Nasdaq/NM:MSPG MSPG Mor Strioch Pian Gar (gaming) MSPG Middle School Parents Group MSPG Material/Military Support Planning Guidance ), a national 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. recently named a "Best Buy" by PC World magazine. America Online users frustrated by busy signals are turning to MindSpring for e-mail, chat and access to the wealth of content available on the World Wide Web. Many subscribers who enjoy AOL's proprietary content are finding they can access it through an ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. like MindSpring. Subscribers who connect via an ISP pay America Online only $9.95 a month for unlimited access to the on-line service's content. To connect to America Online through an ISP like MindSpring, open your Internet Connection. MindSpring Users launch the MindSpring Pipeline Plus software, then click the "Connect" button. Then, launch the 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. software, but do not sign on. Instead, click on "Set Up." In the Set up menu, you will see that AOLNet or SprintNet is chosen if you've been dialing AOL directly. Change that to TCP (1) (Transmission Control Protocol) The reliable transport protocol within the TCP/IP protocol suite. TCP ensures that all data arrive accurately and 100% intact at the other end. . Now, you're ready for a direct connection via the Internet. "The number of new subscribers we added in January represented a dramatic increase versus the last few months," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Mike McQuary, president and COO of MindSpring. "There are a number of factors contributing to that increase, including the great reviews in national magazines we have received lately, but users seeking alternatives to the commercial on-line providers are certainly a key factor." McQuary pointed out that "many people are finding that much of the content that draws people to on-line services, such as news, shopping, entertainment, business, e-mail and chat, are available on the Internet. We offer fast and reliable access to that content." MindSpring is a leading Internet service provider focusing on delivering outstanding service and support to its customers. By following its core values and beliefs (www.mindspring.com/aboutms/co re.html), MindSpring is committed to doing an exceptional job of serving its customers, its employees, its owners and its community. PC World magazine awarded MindSpring a prestigious "Best Buy" ranking in its February, 1997 issue and PC Magazine recently awarded MindSpring "excellent" ratings in the categories of setup/orientation, software and technical support. MindSpring ranked first in InfoWorld's poll of end users. MindSpring subscribers can browse the World Wide Web, send electronic mail, participate in informative on-line chats and access over 26,000 newsgroups This is a list of newsgroups that are significant for their popularity or their position in Usenet history. As of October 2002, there are about 100,000 Usenet newsgroups, of which approximately a fifth are active. . MindSpring offers local Internet service in more than 200 locations throughout the United States. MindSpring is one of the nation's largest providers of Web Hosting services. To learn more about MindSpring and its services, visit the web site at www.mindspring.com or call (800) 719-4332. CONTACT: MindSpring Enterprises, Atlanta John Adcox, 404/815-0770 ext. 2386 or jadcox@mindspring.com |
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