With more than 17 million subscribers America Online (AOL) the world's #1 provider of online services. AOL's 1998 acquisition of CompuServe , which has 2 million subscribers, boosted AOL's market share to 60%. AOL's purchase of Netscape in 1999 has brought the browser and NetCenter Portal into AOL's dominence.This selection makes a wonderful gift for the AOL lover, and if past market appreciation of this stock continues makes a great investment also.