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Paul Allen's Attempted AOL Takeover
- Microsoft's Paul Allen attempted to acquire AOL.
- AOL had to use a poison pill strategy to prevent the takeover.
Bill Gates's AOL Overture
- Bill Gates considered buying or burying AOL.
- AOL saw it as a threat and chose to remain independent.
AOL's Independence
- AOL's independence provided a counterbalance to Microsoft's growing power.
- This was crucial for the early internet era.