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Jan 3, 2002 · AOL was leery of the potential relationship, although it too hoped that a Netscape partnership might defeat Microsoft, the evidence said.
Nov 24, 1998 · America Online said Tuesday it will acquire Netscape Communications, a leading Internet browser company, in a $4.2 billion deal that sets the stage for a competitive tug-of-war with software...
Nov 23, 1998 · NEW YORK (CNNfn) - Internet giants America Online Inc. and Netscape Communications Corp., which Monday announced they were in talks about a possible merger, are in many ways pioneers on the World...
Oct 26, 1998 · WASHINGTON (CNN) -- As the Microsoft trial entered its second week, America Online CEO Steve Case said Monday that AOL chose Microsoft's Internet browser over Netscape's because Microsoft...
Jul 4, 2001 · Most agree the 1996 Microsoft-AOL partnership was a win-win for the two companies. In 1996, AOL claimed nearly 7 million members, compared to Microsoft Network’s 1.5 million. Meanwhile, Netscape claimed more than two-thirds of the browser market.
Nov 24, 2023 · AOL announces it will buy Netscape Communications in a stock-for-stock deal worth approximately $4.2 billion. At the time it was considered a move by AOL and Netscape to merge forces to better compete with Microsoft in the browser and Internet provider markets.
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Nov 23, 1998 · REDMOND, Wash., November 23, 1998 — Speaking here today on the steps of the Federal Courthouse, Microsoft General Counsel William H. Neukom commented on the rumors of a deal between America Online, Netscape Communications and Sun Microsystems. The following is a transcript of his remarks.