CompuServe is gearing up to launch "C," its Web-based online subscription service, by year's end. A beta version of C already is posted on the Web. A spokesman said reactions to the beta version have been "extremely positive." After a trial membership, the company will charge a monthly fee of less than $10 for full C membership, which includes a personal mailbox and full access to forums, among other features.
Short Take: CompuServe's "C" in beta
CompuServe is gearing up to launch "C," its Web-based online subscription service, by year's end. A beta version of C already is posted on the Web. A spokesman said reactions to the beta version have been "extremely positive." After a trial membership, the company will charge a monthly fee of less than $10 for full C membership, which includes a personal mailbox and full access to forums, among other features.
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