AOL opens its doors on e-mail

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AOL this week is expected to announce a new feature that will let subscribers access their e-mail through third-party applications such as Eudora and Microsoft's Outlook.

The new feature could also mark a new direction in the company's strategy. For most of its lifespan, AOL has prided itself on its exclusive content and services. But with the recent rebound in online advertising and the surge in paid search, the company has become more willing to push its propriety content and services outside its walls.

Source: News.com