TIME WARNER, AOL TO MERGE

Boards of both companies unanimously approve deal announced today. – Variety 01/10/00

  • Deal creates new $350 billion company Wired 01/10/00

  • More business details – and here it’s $250 billion. – DowJones.com 01/10/00

  • OPEN ACCESS? AOL was a leader in the fight to force cable companies to permit open access for internet providers to cable systems. But now AOL will be a cable system activists are howling. – Variety 01/11/00 

    • Hollywood reaction: Big sigh – “It changes the landscape of all our businesses.” – Washington Post 01/11/00