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No, it isn't the same thing, and you took it out of context to make it seem it is: "BowieNet also operated as a full internet service provider (ISP) in the US
by soneca 11y ago
No, it isn't the same thing, and you took it out of context to make it seem it is:
"BowieNet also operated as a full internet service provider (ISP) in the US and UK, competing with AOL, Claranet and others.
For a monthly fee, members got an @davidbowie.com-ending email address and exclusive access to audio recordings, music videos and chat rooms, which the singer participated in himself."
- soneil 11y agoI found these, which give a better idea what the service actually promised: BowieNet VPN Account: For $19.95/month subscribers can obtain full Internet Service Access via a Virtual Private Network (VPN) arrangement with Concentric Networks. Instead of dialing into AOL or your local ISP, you dial a Concentric Networks number and gain full Internet access (web browsing, email, chat, news, FTP) on the back of Concentric's worldwide network. $19.95/month accounts also get an exclusive BowieNet CD-ROM which includes all the software necessary to get you on the Internet together with two video tracks and a newly recorded audio track called Fun. Premium Content: For $5.95/month subscribers who want to retain their current Internet provider can sign up to obtain a username and password to access the premium content of BowieNet. That includes everything on the web as in the BowieNet VPN account, but doesn't include the CD-ROM with the exclusive tracks. From a contemporary review: http://www.teenagewildlife.com/Othermedia/BowieNet/review.html http://www.teenagewildlife.com/Othermedia/BowieNet/review.ht...
- V-2 11y agoHow does this change anything? I just meant the manner of using one's name for businesses, services etc. Also note the mysterious ";)" at the end of my comment. It indicates I wasn't being serious