New Suite Binds Next-Gen AOL Software

Iria · Aug 19, 2005, 01:27 PM

America Online's "Copland" initiative to bring together the company's applications into a single package has been given a name: AOL Suite. Integrating AOL Explorer, Mail and AIM Triton, AOL Suite will serve as the company's next-generation software for subscribers, and could eventually replace AOL's aging client.

Copland was the code-name for AOL's Open Client Platform, which was designed to create a unified code base for AOL applications. The idea was to build software that is more in tune with current consumer behavior -- from broadband to multi-tasking -- while moving away from an all-in-one client experience.

Now, AOL Suite, which entered beta testing this week, bares the fruits of that strategy. Because each application is designed around the same core interface, AOL can keep memory usage low and integration high. At the same time, the suite gives AOL subscribers the ability to launch an application only when it is needed.
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Aug 19, 2005, 01:27 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	New Suite Binds Next-Gen AOL Software America Online's "Copland" initiative to bring together the company's applications into a single package has been given a name: AOL Suite. Integrating AOL Explorer, Mail and AIM Triton, AOL Suite will serve as the company's next-generation software for subscribers, and could eventually replace AOL's aging client. Copland was the code-name for AOL's Open Client Platform, which was designed to create a unified code base for AOL applications. The idea was to build software that is more in tune with current consumer behavior -- from broadband to multi-tasking -- while moving away from an all-in-one client experience. Now, AOL Suite, which entered beta testing this week, bares the fruits of that strategy. Because each application is designed around the same core interface, AOL can keep memory usage low and integration high. At the same time, the suite gives AOL subscribers the ability to launch an application only when it is needed. __________ Read More / Source: BetaNews