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Internet Daily for Thursday, July 26, 2001 by Frank Barnako CBS MarketWatch.com ----------------------------------------------------------------- AOL offers bounty on subscribers AOL Time Warner is reportedly offering computer makers $35 for each of their customers who sign up for the America Online service. AOL is working to have manufacturers build into their PC systems not only on-screen icons for signups, but also pop-up notices and other messages, according to the Washington Post. "AOL's actions are unprecedented and completely anti-consumer," Microsoft spokesman Vivek Varma told the Post. "AOL is paying [computer makers] to eliminate consumer choice, forcing people to select the most expensive service in the industry." AOL's goal is greater visibility for its online and instant messaging services and Netscape browser. "This is a forthright step into being able to market to consumers in ways that, because of Microsoft's monopoly, AOL has not been able to market previously," AOL Vice President John Buckley told the Post. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Domains on sale WebMagic is cutting prices for 300 domain names it owns. They include News.org and Vacation.net. Founder Greg McLemore said the sale is being conducted for both business and humanitarian reasons. "This presents the best opportunity for entrepreneurs to acquire key Internet real estate since the beginning of the great Internet land rush," he said. He registered many of the names, thinking they could be used to start businesses. "Selling them now makes it easier for us to focus our energies on our core projects," which include several gaming sites, he said. Prices for the domains range from $5,000 for adjustments.com to $100,000 for trials.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Reality confronts labels' download plans Brutal honesty was front and center as teenagers gave their views about the future of online music at an industry conference. "I don't download anymore," a 17-year-old Long Island, N.Y., rock fan said. "I've already got 'em all." His favorite download site used to be Napster, but he's moved on to peer-to-peer services such as Bearshare Limewire, Newsbytes said in its report on the panel at Jupiter Media Metrix's Plug.In meeting. "I don't think the current pay system for Internet stuff with a credit card is going to work because not very many people our age have them," the fan added. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hispanics are enthusiastic Net users Half of Hispanic adults use the Internet and e-mail, according to a survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. The online Hispanic population grew 25% over a period of 12 months, as young people, women and those from modest income households flocked online, said the project's director, Lee Rainie. Some 78% of Hispanics say they go online three to five times a week and 61% log on daily. ----------------------------------------------------------------- For late-breaking market news you can't afford to miss, go to http://CBS.MarketWatch.com/ ################################################################# Log in using the links below to: Access your account: https://investing.schwab.com/trading/start?SANC=CCBodyi&NeedCASelValue=Y View your Email Alert customization options: https://investing.schwab.com/trading/start?SANC=EAMyAlerts Perform research or request a market quote: https://investing.schwab.com/trading/start?SANC=Quotes Place a trade order: https://investing.schwab.com/trading/start?SANC=TradeStock To visit Schwab's home page, use this link: http://www.schwab.com/ ----------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe or modify your Email Alert customization options, log in using the link below or copy and paste it into your browser's address window: https://investing.schwab.com/trading/start?SANC=EAMyAlerts Now you can receive graphics Email Alerts in HTML format, using helpful, full-color graphics and active Web links that connect you directly to information you want. Use the link below to log in and change your email format preference: https://investing.schwab.com/trading/start?SANC=EAEditEmailAddr ---------------------------------------------------------------- Notice: All email sent to or from the Charles Schwab corporate email system may be retained, monitored and/or reviewed by Schwab personnel. (1000-8752) Copyright 2001 CBS MarketWatch. All rights reserved. Commercial use or redistribution in any form, printed or electronic, is prohibited. Distribution by Quris, Inc.
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