MindSpring To Distribute Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 1997--MindSpring Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq/NM: MSPG MSPG Mor Strioch Pian Gar (gaming) MSPG Middle School Parents Group MSPG Material/Military Support Planning Guidance ) today announced it will distribute Microsoft(R) Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. 4.0 as a component of its innovative new software suite for Windows 95. MindSpring version 3.0 for Windows 95 introduces an innovative new "starting point Noun 1. starting point - earliest limiting point terminus a quo commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, starting time, beginning, start, kickoff, first - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the " interface, the MindSpring Desktop, which appears as the subscriber's computer desktop. "The MindSpring Desktop will complement Internet Explorer 4.0 and its capabilities," said Mike McQuary Mike McQuary is an American entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Brash Music and is a Partner in Ellis, McQuary & Stanley, a merchant bank, both based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He is the former President of EarthLink & MindSpring. , 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 MindSpring. "MindSpring is dedicated to delivering the best and easiest Internet experience to our subscribers, and the two products combined will make surfing the Internet even more rewarding for our customers." With MindSpring version 3.0 for Windows 95, subscribers can configure the MindSpring Desktop to automatically receive their choice of international, national, sports, and technology news, and local weather headlines. MindSpring will also create an Active Channel version of the MindSpring home page. "We're delighted that MindSpring has chosen Internet Explorer 4.0 for its customers and built a channel using Internet Explorer 4.0 technologies," said Yusuf Mehdi, Director of Marketing, application and Internet client group at Microsoft. "Microsoft has worked continually with MindSpring to ensure the products will work together seamlessly and we have seen how MindSpring is driven to delight its customers." Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. 4.0 is the premier Internet client that brings users "the Web the way you want it." Internet Explorer 4.0 provides users an unparalleled Web experience by combining an advanced Internet browser, complete communication tools, innovative Active Channel content, and true Web integration. Internet Explorer 4.0 also ensures users can view the widest array of Internet content by offering support for the broadest range of Internet standards, including HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. 4.0, Dynamic HTML, Java, ActiveX, and more. In addition to Internet Explorer 4.0, MindSpring's best-of-class application suite will also include buddy list and web-based Java chat clients. Future software upgrades will be handled automatically utilizing electronic software distribution technology. MindSpring has subjected version 3.0 for Windows 95 to extensive usability testing, to ensure an easy transition for both novice and experienced subscribers. MindSpring expects to release version 3.0, including Internet Explorer 4.0, during the fourth quarter of 1997 MindSpring is a leading 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. focusing on delivering outstanding service and support to its customers. PC World magazine awarded MindSpring a prestigious "Best Buy" ranking in its February 1997 issue. 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 more than 27,000 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 and is also a leading provider of Web Hosting services. To learn more about MindSpring and its business services, visit the web site (http://www.mindspring.com) or call (888) 932-1997. CONTACT: MindSpring Enterprises Inc., Atlanta Ed Hansen, 404/287-0893 or edhansen@mindspring.com |
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