JTK wrote:
> > When AOL ships the next versions of their product, why would they agree to
> > use Microsoft IE products as the default product for AOL instead of
> > imbedding Mozilla?
> Try a nightly.
BZZZZZT! Wrong answer. It's to keep them on the Windows XP desktop. And
currently that's not enough for MS, so AOL has walked away from the table for
now...
> > Is it that important to AOL to be on the Windows XP
> > desktop?
> Yes.
Depends. Their carpet-bombing of AOL CDs HAS to be SOMEWHAT effective to keep
doing it.
> > Does this mean that they will eventually fold up Netscape into
> > their AOL proprietary interfaces?
> I don't understand the question. AOL will do whatever results in the
> most US$ lining Steve Case's pockets.
Actually, now it's they do what lines the Shareholder's pockets. Steve Case will
get the can as soon as they're unhappy.
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