They have become the standard by which all subsequent Presidential debates have been judged. ABC provides news and program information on America Online. It has two Web sites, one for information on its prime-time TV programs, and another for its radio network. The radio site allows people to listen to hourly newscasts as well as local news from its affiliates in New York, Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angeles. ABCradionet requires registration for access to its beta test version.
Registration is free so far.
Listeners will need to download Progressive Networks Real Audio. ABCradionet give you an opportunity to download a player and configure your browser for both Macs and Windows platforms. Network has done some online promotions in the past with Prodigy. It also has a Web site with some video and audio material that can be downloaded. The first national TV broadcast launched simultaneously with an Internet information service.