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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF IXL ENTERPRISES INC. FOR THE
NINE MONTH PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2000 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY
REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-2000
<PERIOD-END> SEP-30-2000
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7,000
0
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<INCOME-TAX> (600)
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<EPS-BASIC> (1.85)
<EPS-DILUTED> (1.85)
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