[pct-l] AOL is now free

[Lonetrail at aol.com]

Dear AOL Member,

I want to let you know about some exciting changes  happening at AOL. Our 
service has always provided both a way to connect to the  Web and an entertaining 
online destination once you're connected.

Today  we are announcing that AOL's software, email, and many compelling AOL 
features  -- including your Address Book, Screen Name, the Buddy List® feature 
and more --  will be free to everyone with an Internet connection.

What Does  This Mean for You?

Nothing about your service arrangement with  us will change unless you want 
it to. Your current plan, which includes 24/7  customer support, unlimited 
email storage, your email addresses and all the AOL  content and services you rely 
on, will still be there for you.

Even if  you choose a different high-speed provider from the one you use to 
connect to  the Internet today:  
    *   You can keep your AOL Screen Name and email address for as long as 
you  want to use it, completely free;  
    *   You can continue to use your AOL software, and you can still get all 
your  favorite features and content, completely free;  
    *   You will still get the most comprehensive free set of safety and 
security  tools available, plus world-class, high-speed content like video, music 
and  more. 
All of this is free, no matter who provides your  Internet connection.

Why Is AOL Doing This?

We're  simply changing with the times. There are many options for Internet 
access,  whether it's dial-up or broadband. At the same time, a lot of online 
content and  services are now available on the Web free of charge because they 
are supported  by advertising. So, while your Internet connectivity needs may 
change over time,  what you love about the Web does not. We are now able to 
ensure that the  familiar AOL experience, your Screen Name, your Address Book, 
your Buddy List,  your Favorite Places, and other content and features you 
enjoy, will always be  available to you for free.

In September, you will be hearing about more  changes and other new features 
at AOL. Until then, you can visit AOL  Keyword: _New AOL_ 
(http://dc.aol.com/cgi-bin25/DM/y/jn3j0ysHrp0I6J0KQV0EF)  for  more information and to sign up for 
informative email  alerts.

Sincerely,

Jon Miller
Chairman and CEO
AOL LLC