AOL Hooks 'Em While They're Young
from the AOL-in-schools dept
AOL is announcing a new plan to offer internet access to schools free of charge. They claim that this isn't for any business purpose, but to be helpful. There will be some ads, but only in areas that teachers and administrators can access. While they say there's no business reason for doing it, you have to think this is a "hook 'em while they're young" strategy. Kids who get used to AOL at school will probably try to bring it home as well.
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