Internet Explorer has to be the default browser, ... To the extent that we can promote Netscape within the AOL environment, it has to be in a low-profile area.

We were deathly concerned about Microsoft getting into the Internet, ... We were working with Netscape to get some advantage so we could compete on at least close to equal terms.

From providing any significant promotion or distribution of Netscape 's Navigator browser.

Did Case say anywhere that it was a close call?

That would be correct.

No, ... But the way I looked at it was that it was a close call with the technology, but it was distribution that put (IE) over the top.

You have to remember I work with Case, ... And he says Microsoft may win, which is hardly a ringing endorsement.

There was no cash payment.

Its market position in operating systems to gain an unfair advantage in the online services business.