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PeoplePC Enhances Standard Service with Pop-up Blocker

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 27 2004 - PeoplePC, a leading provider of high-quality, value-priced Internet service and a subsidiary of EarthLink (NASDAQ: ELNK), today raised the stakes among major value Internet service providers (ISP) by now offering tools to stop both unwanted pop-up ads and block Internet viruses and worms as part of its standard service.

The newly launched Pop-up Blocker is the latest addition to a growing list of features that PeoplePC offers its members. As part of its robust service, PeoplePC Online includes Virus Blocker, proprietary Smart Dialer technology, a customizable personal start page and more than 9,000 local dial-up numbers.

"Our decision to offer Pop-up Blocker and Virus Blocker as part of our standard service further demonstrates PeoplePC's commitment to being a leader in the value ISP market," said Julian King, vice president of marketing and products, PeoplePC. "Today's value Internet users want more than great connections, they want compelling features. PeoplePC Online delivers both."

Pop-Up Blocker is part of PeoplePC's new PeoplePal Toolbar which gives members and non-members free, easy, one-click access to essential online needs that include:

- Web search powered by Google^TM
- Stock quotes search powered by CBS MarketWatch
- Email, PeoplePC News and Weather Channels

About PeoplePC
PeoplePC, an EarthLink company (NASDAQ: ELNK), is a leading provider of high-quality, value-priced Internet service through its PeoplePC Online brand. We are committed to making it easy and affordable for consumers to get online. The PeoplePC platform ensures quality connections and fewer busy signals though the use of proprietary Smart Dialer technology. Visit us at www.peoplepc.com for more information and to sign up for PeoplePC Online, which includes Pop-up Blocker and Virus Blocker.