With top worldwide market share in PCs and tight relationships with on-line service providers like AOL, Compaq can claim to control most of the pieces of the Internet pipeline.

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ConnecTV is the biggest social network designed specifically for TV fans-a "second screen" companion entertainment experience that complements the video programming delivered from Cable, Satellite, Telecom, Over-the-Air or On-Line Service providers.

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