Huge Microsoft photo file is part of a bigger picture

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Microsoft introduces an on-line database called Terra Server (www.terraserver.microsoft.com). The announcement comes in the week of Jun 22, 1998. Terra Server includes aerial and satellite pictures of almost half the United States and some foreign locations. The aerial pictures, which can be downloaded free, come from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The satellite pictures come from a branch of the Russian Space Agency and are distributed by Aerial Images. Pricing for Aerial's photos ranges from $7.95 to $24.95. Microsoft wants to enter the database business and is using Terra Server as an interest-generating start. With Terra Server, Microsoft hopes to show that its software and operating system are adequate for dealing with massive databases.

Computer Software, Software Publishers, On-Line Information Services, Database Vendors, Information retrieval services, Software, Database industry, Internet, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Online services, Internet services, Online information services, Information services, Company service introduction, Service introduction, Geographic information systems, Geography, World Wide Web, Photography, Databases, Online information service, Aerial photographs, Aerial Images Inc., Geographic information system, Photography in geography

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Slimmer version of browser is rolled out by Microsoft; new feature offered for Internet sites

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Microsoft Corp. introduced Internet Explorer 5.0, a downsized version of its 4.0 Web browser. The new version features 11 menu buttons instead of 13 and uses 6.5 megabytes rather than 14 on version 4.0. The software was designed in response to consumers desiring a simpler browser, but according to market analysts the trend in browser design is leaning toward strategic positioning and distribution deals. Customers wanting multimedia and non-text information retrieval capabilities on Explorer 5.0 can download the additional features. Another feature of Microsoft's new browser allows Internet sites to brand it with their own logos.

Product introduction, Product Announcement, Internet software, Internet/Web database software, Internet database software, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 (Web browser)

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America Online challenges Microsoft's WebTV

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America Online Inc. has announced its intention to build a Web-based telelvison product to compete with Microsoft Corp.'s WebTV. The plan is to develop the product around four partnerships with Hughs Electronics Corp., General Motors, Royal Philips Electronics, and National Semiconductor Corp. Additionally, AOL will be working with Network Computer Inc. to develop an operating system for AOL TV.

Product development, Planning, Product information, America Online Inc., AOL, Market share, Internet access software, Company product planning, Cooperative agreement for product development, Alliances and partnerships, WebTV Networks WebTV (Set-top Internet box), WebTV

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