Mr. Emanuel and his partners also began the process of trying to unwind some of the business deals they had inherited from Mr. Wiatt, including the office lease.

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The deal made a big splash in Hollywood, especially after Mr. Emanuel and his partners wrested control of the new company from its chairman, Jim Wiatt, just weeks after the merger was done.

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America Online, which Webcast Monday's East Palo Alto technology forum, has promised 100, 000 free accounts for those who use the Power Up centers, while the Wiatt Family Foundation will provide 50, 000 new Gateway computers.

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