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Yahoo takes a page from Microsoft

vincent   on 24 October 2001 - 12:01 · no comments & 1354 views

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As AOL Time Warner and Microsoft duke it out over control of the Internet, Yahoo has sneaked into the ring.

The Web portal on Tuesday announced a new service dubbed "Yahoo Essentials" that will piggyback off Microsoft's highest-profile software--its Windows operating system and its Internet Explorer Web browser. Yahoo also struck a deal with PC maker Compaq Computer to distribute Yahoo Essentials on its new Presario desktops and laptops.

People who sign up for Yahoo Essentials will get a collection of services set as their default on Windows. The bundle includes instant messaging, e-mail, a browser toolbar, photos and file storage, many of which will become default services on the Windows XP Start menu.

News source: ZDnet Australia

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