Print edition for journal on Internet; Microsoft's venture begins with glitches

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Microsoft will publish a paper version of Slate, a cultural and political magazine that the company first introduced as an electronic journal. The electronic version's first edition appeared on Jun 24, 1996, receiving praise for its content but complaints about its technical implementation. Users said that they could not get access to the electronic publication, and others complained that it took 30 seconds or longer to move between each page of the 30-page publication. Publisher John B. Williams attributes many of the problems to an unexpected degree of interest and says that Microsoft rapidly added more servers to meet the demand. Microsoft's decision to sell Slate on Paper, as the hard-copy version is known, seems to reflect the company's realization that not all homes have computers, and many of those with computers do not have access to the Web. The electronic version of Slate is free until Nov 1, 1995, after which it will cost $19.95 annually. Slate on Paper is $29 per year, or $2.95 per issue at Starbucks coffee shops.

On-Line Information Services, Database Vendors, Information retrieval services, Publishing industry, Planning, Database industry, Microsoft Corp., Marketing, MSFT, Company marketing practices, Information services industry, Company business planning

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AT&T says it will offer Internet access service

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AT&T announces its entry into the Internet access arena. The company plans three groups to support its offering. AT&T Worldnet Services will offer Internet access to both residential and business customers. The Hosting and Transactions Services will aid businesses in developing an electronic presence on the Internet, and a third group will create content for the Worldnet service. AT&T has not released any details on pricing or when the product will be available. AT&T plans technical trials to assure the quality of the service before offering it widely. The company has licensed Netscape Communications' browser software, along with other technology that will allow them to place tools, such as intelligent agents, in the AT&T network itself. Analysts believe that despite AT&T's relatively late entry into the Internet market, it will become a major provider, thanks in part to its large customer base and established billing structure.

All Other Information Services, Business services, not elsewhere classified, Info Services ex Database, Services, Telecommunications services industry, Internet service providers, Telecommunications industry, AT&T Corp., T, Internet service provider, Company service introduction, Service introduction, Internet access, Company Business And Marketing

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