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Our premium dial-up and broadband Internet access offerings include TotalAccess, our Internet access software. This software provides
tools and email features to enhance customers’ Internet experiences. Key features include the following applications and services at no
additional charge:
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and rich media (Macromedia Flash) ads.
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spamBlocker . spamBlocker is software that enables subscribers to eliminate virtually all junk email by invoking a ‘permission-based’
auto-response to spam and unrecognized email addresses.
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Spyware Blocker . Spyware installs on a computer without the user’s knowledge or permission and can corrupt the user’s hard drive,
track online activities, steal personal information or allow strangers to access a user’
s computer. EarthLink Spyware Blocker is software
that disables all common forms of spyware found on a user’s computer and blocks new spyware before it installs.
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ScamBlocker . ScamBlocker is a consumer protection application designed to help protect Internet users from “phisher” site scams.
Phisher scams trick consumers into giving personal information by mimicking legitimate corporate web sites.
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EarthLink Accelerator . EarthLink Accelerator enables faster surfing speeds by utilizing a web acceleration technology that reduces
the size of web pages and page elements sent to customers’ browsers.
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Virus Blocker . Email is the most common way that computer viruses and other malicious software can infect a user’s computer.
EarthLink Virus Blocker scans incoming email messages and attachments for viruses and other malicious code and removes them
before they can cause infection.
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Parental Controls . EarthLink Parental Controls let parents choose how long, when and with whom their kids play on the Internet.
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Protection Control Center
. EarthLink Protection Control Center is an integrated suite of protection and security features that provides
a central location for customers to easily manage EarthLink AntiVirus, Spyware Blocker and EarthLink Firewall protection tools.
Other features of Total Access include a task panel that provides one-
click access to the Internet, email and personal web space; automatic
notification when newer versions of relevant software are available; improved email features; and enhanced search features powered by
Google.
PeoplePC Online
PeoplePC’s access software is distinct from TotalAccess. The PeoplePC software has fewer features and applications than TotalAccess
and uses Smart Dialer technology that allows customers to access a fast and reliable connection. PeoplePC’s access software also includes web
accelerator technology, Internet call waiting, virus protection, a pop-up blocker and spam filtering controls to enhance customers’ Internet
experiences, all of which are similar to the functionality included in TotalAccess.
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