Microsoft is set to detail plan for foray into the Internet
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Microsoft's plans to dominate the Internet include providing Internet access, communications software and an Internet infrastructure. The company's Microsoft Network (MSN) quickly assumed the third position in the Internet access market, despite poor initial planning, staffing problems, billing problems and service outages during its first year. Microsoft is expected to announce a complete revamp of MSN on Oct 10, 1996. A new pricing structure will provide unlimited Internet access for $19.95 per month. Microsoft's new version of its Internet Explorer Web search software is expected to increase the pressure on market leader Netscape. Microsoft has persuaded almost all of the top online services and Internet access providers to use Internet Explorer as their primary Web browser. Microsoft is also developing Internet content, including news, music and shopping services as well as online computer games.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1996
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Microsoft joins Compuserve to battle leaders on Internet
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Microsoft and CompuServe announce an expanded distribution alliance, under which CompuServe will become the first significant user of Microsoft's new line of commercial Internet software and services, code-named Normandy. The agreement also calls for CompuServe to make Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser the primary browser it delivers to its 4.9 million subscribers. In return, Microsoft will add buttons to Windows 95 that give access to two of CompuServe's on-line services. Microsoft says that its new software will be able to manage tens of thousands of Internet connections at the same time and permit millions of users to set up customized, interactive services each day. The software will not be ready for commercial release until late 1996. CompuServe believes Normandy gives it an edge in its competition against America Online and plans to make Normandy the basis for all its services.
Publication Name: The New York Times
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0362-4331
Year: 1996
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