"Analysts note that with Internet Explorer's nearly 90 percent penetration, consumer behavior is not expected to change — especially if users would be required open their pocketbooks in order to make a switch."

From: Computer News: Microsoft: AOL 'Completely Mismanaged' Netscape

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