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`DoDots Technology Embraced by ABC Television Network and ABC.com to Deliver
`Innovative ABC Dots on the Internet
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`kBC 1)ot provide viewers with an enriched online experience on their deskil(ops
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`SUNNYVALE, Calif. — October 2, 2000 - DoDots, Inc., a digital infrastructure company, today
`announced that the ABC Television Network and ABC.com are using DoDots technology to launch ABC
`Dots, an exciting and innovative way to allow viewers to interact with their favorite ABC shows and
`characters via the Internet. In addition to using ABC Dots to provide its viewers with a direct online
`connection to its fall line-up and stars, ABC Dots will give ABC a persistent branded presence on their
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`viewers' desktops.
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`"In our continuing effort to find new ways to connect with our audience, the ABC Dot truly
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`stands out as a revolutionary new communication device," said Alan Cohen, executive vice president,
`marketing, advertising & promotion, ABC Entertainment Television Group. "The ABC Dots will allow
`people to experience the stars, the shows, and everything ABC has to offer in a whole new way."
`Michael Benson, senior vice president, advertising & promotion, ABC Entertainment added, "In addition
`to being an innovative marketing and branding tool, the ABC Dot will give our viewers a chance to use
`their computer desktops in ways they never imagined.
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`The ABC Dot provides immediate access to ABC's programming schedule and talent
`information, fun and informative games and puzzles, and other applications. Little Dot, the classic Harvey
`comic book character, will greet users when the ABC Dot is accessed and will guide them through the
`Dot features. Initially, ABC Dots will provide users with direct access to ABC's complete fall line up,
`including "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," "Dharma & Greg," "Norm," "The Drew Carey Show,"
`"NYPD Blue," "Once and Again," "The Practice," and more. Additional ABC Dots and features are
`being developed and will be added as they become available.
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