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TotalRecall
06-18-2001, 03:22 PM
Taken from The Register (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/19760.html):

Talks between AOL-Time Warner and Microsoft to extend their technology sharing/distribution agreement have collapsed, the two companies said today.

Microsoft will no longer bundle AOL access with its Windows operating system, following AOL's refusal to support the Windows Media Player on its Web sites. AOL is a proponent of rival technology from Real Media.

Oh well. Two of the most hated companies by the people now hate each other, but I could see it coming. Read more here (http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/6/19760.html).