TECHNOLOGY - Feb. 12, 2000

AltaVista Co. said it plans to net about $258.5 million from its initial stock offering. The Internet search company, majority owned by CMGI Inc., said it plans to sell 14.8 million shares of common stock in a projected price range of $18 to $20 per share, according to an amended prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CMGI will hold a 73.8% stake after the offering, while Compaq Computer Corp. will hold a 16.2% stake, according to the filing.