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Going, going, gone

Article Abstract:

Business-Auctions is one of a number of Internet auction sites which operate in the UK and the US. The site sells second-hand computers and office equipment from bankrupt companies. Other sites include ITSeller, Yahoo! Auctions, and QXL.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Innovations, Internet, Internet services, Auctions

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No such thing as a free surf?

Article Abstract:

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority is concerned about the number of complaints from the public about Internet service providers who advertise free services, even though consumers have to pay for some element of the package.

Practice, Advertising, United Kingdom. Advertising Standards Authority

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Services explained

Article Abstract:

The range of services offered by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is considered. Many ISPs offer Web hosting services, while all basic dial-up access packages have some type of electronic mail service.

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