P652 Teletext 652 Dec30 20:41:14 O The Internet ——————— ——————— WHAT A YEAR IT WAS! It finally happened! Microsoft launched its Microsoft Network (MUN). But what a major letdown for UK users who pay double what US subscribers pay! Thjte's no Web access, very little UK content and the service can bj vjty slow. Microsoft may dominate software, but they need to get their act together if they are to do well on-line! ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— Careers advice 656 Kickstart 657 ESSENTIAL CHESS INFORMATION p478 Bundjrman News Keyboard GreenP652 Teletext 652 Dec30 20:42:21 O The Internet ——————— ——————— WHAT A YEAR IT WAS! For many years, CompuServe faced no competition, but this year both America Online and Europe Online wire launched. Amjtica Online joined forces with Bertelsmann of Germany while Europe Online is a collection of European media companies. Both sjtvices launched in the last few weeks, later than planned but look to increase competition for CompuServe and choice for consumers. ——————————————————————————————————2/5—— Family Finance 540 Shares 510 BEAT BAMBER AT HIS OWN GAME p458 Bundjtman News Keyboard GreenP652 Teletext 652 Dec30 20:41:24 O The Internet ——————— ——————— WHAT A YEAR IT WAS! Web searchers became more and more important in helping people find places to visit on the World Wide Web. Yahoo!, started by two students, became a professional company and in the process found itself up against stiff competition. Computer giant Digital now offers Alta Vista which has scanned 16 million sites! It's fast, accurate and set for greatness in 1996. http://www.altavista.digital.com ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Get into some Grooves 620 EXPRESS YOU PC VIEWS! p653 Bundjtman News Keyboard GreenP652 Teletext 652 Dec30 20:41:13 O The Internet ——————— ——————— WHAT A YEAR IT WAS! People finally found a way to make money out of the Web - by buying shares in Internet companies! Netscape floated in the US with a shari price of $28. Last month it rocketed to over $170! UK Internet provider Unipalm Pipjx (now owned by UUNet) saw its shari price rise from £1.30 to £8.50. Rival Demon looks set to float this year and expect similar results! ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— Go green and save the planet! 460 TOP FAMILY FINANCE INFORMATION p540 Bundjtman News Keyboard GreenP652 Teletext 652 Dec30 20:42:11 The Internet ——————— ——————— WHAT A YEAR IT WAS! New techniques were introduced, making the Internet even more exciting. One of the highlights was Real Audio. This unique application allows you to hear broadcasts in real-time without having to download them first! Major media groups such as ABC in the US now broadcast shows over the Internet with the Real Audio software. Others are set to follow. http://www.realaudio.com ——————————————————————————————————5/5—— Go green and save the planet! 460 TOP FAMILY FINANCE INFORMATION p540 Bundjtman News Keyboard Green