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AOL to Launch Discount "Netscape" Internet Service

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the nothing-left-but-brand-recognition dept.

BigJimSlade writes "AOL is planning to launch a discounted internet service. The service will have less of the 'extras' that AOL users are used to, but will only cost $9.95 a month. In a move to cash-in on name recognition, AOL will be naming this service 'Netscape'."

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  1. Discount AOL? by wo1verin3 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Busy signals? No problem, I'm not alone, there are 10 Million other people also waiting to log on.

    1. Re:Discount AOL? by grasshoppa · · Score: 2, Funny

      Busy signals? No problem, I'm not alone, there are 10 Million other people also waiting to log on.

      You know, I'd imagine that's a failed advertising slogan waiting to happen.

      "Can't get online? Don't worry! You aren't alone!"

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  2. Cash in on name recognition? by ERJ · · Score: 5, Funny

    More like confuse the hell out of the average person...

    Customer Support: Our web site supports IE4+ and Netscape 6+
    Customer: You need a specific ISP?
    Customer Support: Huh?

  3. Re:Get on the Netscape by pvt_medic · · Score: 2, Funny

    well wont that be one for the tech support to have fun over. Just wait and microsoft will come out with a cheaper version with out all the features, which they will call Internet Explorer.

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  4. "Less features" for AOL means... by leftie · · Score: 5, Funny

    They have taken away internet access and they just show you all the AOL advertising

  5. Re:But... by 1010011010 · · Score: 2, Funny


    I'm wondering if the browser includedd in the "Netscape" client software will be "Internet Explorer." That would be a tragedy.

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  6. Re:Good move. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    It's "teh intarweb", please use correct terminology.

  7. Re:"smaller software download"? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    "Why does AOL STILL require custom software when all necessary parts of a PPP connection come with any system?"
    The software protects your computer from:

    Bears

    UFOs

    Evil InterWeb Pixies

    Not being advertised at

  8. The Three Rings of Cluebie Hell by Greyfox · · Score: 4, Funny
    Back in the day there were 3 rings of the cluebie hell. The first ring was CompuServe. These were the people who were almost bright enough to get a flat-rate PPP provider. Some of them atoned for their sins and moved to the Internet.

    The second ring of Cluebie Hell is AOL. Pretty much the same demographic that made FOX the network it is today. 'Nuff said. Some of them atoned for their sins and moved to CompuServe.

    The third ring was were the truly damned were kept. It was called Prodigy. Words can not describe this horrific place, you had to experience it for yourself. Fortunately Prodigy has departed this world as have all of its users. You see, a secret government program was started when it was found that we could raise the collective IQ of the entire race by 10 points by eliminating the Prodigy users. They were all quietly taken out and shot and the service was closed down. Know any ex-Prodigy users? No? That's not a coincidence.

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  9. Re:Good move. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    who the hell IS Ma & Pa Kettle anway, and why don't we educate this annoying couple?!?!