FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -------------------------- Of interest to editors/authors covering: Computing/Internet, Technology, Business/Finance, Regional (Georgia) Joi Internet Unveils A New Solution To Eliminate Spam - A 'Spam Killer' ATLANTA, GA - May 28, 2003 /PRnetwire.com/ -- Joi Internet, (pronounced "Joy"), unveils a new solution to eliminate spam. The new anti-spam technology -- called "Friends & Foes" -- eliminates almost 100 percent of all junk e-mail and lets Joi users choose from whom they would agree to receive mail. Joi Internet's "Friends & Foes" turns the spammer's top weapon against it. Here's how it works: Spam mailers use automated software to send millions of e-mails. Joi Internet "Friends & Foes" mail system sends an automated reply asking the mailer to confirm that the sender is legitimate. To get the e-mail through, the mailer has to respond to the system simply by hitting the reply button. Since "spam" messages do not have a valid return email address, their annoying and often pornographic content will never be delivered. Once a sender is verified by Joi's "Friends and Foes" system, the sender's email address is placed in the user's "Friends" list, mail from that person zips to the in-box without going through the confirmation system ever again. A unique feature of Joi's "Friends & Foes," a user can place an approved "Friend" on the "Foe" list and stop all future e-mails from the sender, until the user places the sender back on the "Friends" list. The e-mail filtering system is Web-based, so it will work with any type of computer and you can manage the "Friends & Foes" filter from anywhere. Joi "Friends & Foes" will add strength to the fight against spammers and unwanted forced advertising. Joi is committed to providing its customers, "Absolutely, The Best Possible Internet Service for The Best Possible Price, Always," said David Norman, Joi Internet Vice President of Marketing. Joi Internet (http://www.JoiInternet.com) offers nationwide unlimited Internet access for $6.95 a month. With over 4000 dial-up access numbers, Joi Internet provides dial up access to 85% of the United States with forecasted delivery of 92% by fourth quarter 2003. Joi Internet has maintained its growth and profitability by providing great service backed by 24/7 free telephone support. Founded in 1999, Joi Internet is simply the most cost effective yet technology rich Internet Service Provider in the country. To sign up for Joi Internet, visit http://www.JoiInternet.com or call 866-Go-To-Joi. Media Contact: David Norman Joi Internet 770-349-3425 David@hawkaccess.com # # # --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Important Note: to reach the person sending the news release contact: David@hawkaccess.com If used for publication, please send specimen copy. [ source of news = Joi Internet ] ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2003/pr_03_0528-joi.txt --------------------------------------------------------------------------- s2p-2/4c/ga