The firm says it has deals in place with PCmakers and Internet access firms to load the new software, still in testing, onto 1 million computers by next June.

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The firm says it has deals in place with PC makers and Internet access firms to load the new software, still in testing, onto a million computers by next June.

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During a closed beta phase, invited early adopters help to stir interests and create wants for the product, in addition to populating the network with contents, setting tone for the budding community, providing functionality feedback, and load testing infrastructure.

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