1999 Non-officer Stock Option/Stock Issuance Plan

Exhibit 99.2


ABOUT.COM, INC.
1999 NON-OFFICER STOCK OPTION/STOCK ISSUANCE PLAN
NOTICE OF GRANT OF STOCK OPTION


Notice is hereby given of the following option grant (the "Option") to purchase shares of the Common Stock of About.com, Inc. (the "Corporation"):


OPTIONEE:
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GRANT DATE:
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VESTING COMMENCEMENT DATE:


EXERCISE PRICE: $ per share
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NUMBER OF OPTION SHARES: shares
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EXPIRATION DATE:
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TYPE OF OPTION: Non-Statutory Stock Option


EXERCISE SCHEDULE: The Option shall become exercisable with
respect to twenty five percent (25%) of the Option Shares upon
Optionee's completion of one (1) year of Service measured from
the Vesting Commencement Date a ...