We've discussed AOL's core browser before -- and the question is often
asked "why doesn't AOL drop IE at the core engine" -- it never had an
answer, and still doesn't. But it looks like plans are in the works to
allow for a change....

http://news.cnet.com/news/0-1005-200-5729530.html

"AOL Time Warner is quietly testing software that could end exclusive
support for Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser in future versions
of its online services, signaling a growing fissure in an already
strained relationship.

The software, code-named Komodo, would allow AOL Time Warner's America
Online and CompuServe services to support multiple Web browsers,
including AOL Time Warner's Netscape products, according to information
first obtained by Betanews, a Web site that tracks new software
releases. Two sources within AOL confirmed the document's authenticity
to CNET News.com.

"Komodo will reduce AOL's dependence on any single provider of browser
technology," the document reads. "

...

"According to the document, an unreleased version of CompuServe has
already incorporated Komodo, using Netscape's Gecko technology as its
default browser. The document adds that Komodo could be ready for
widespread release as early as August but does not indicate that AOL
plans to end support for IE at that time."


- Joe
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