Tapping the growing enthusiasm of online purchases, AOL conducted its Shopping survey, in a continuing trend from last year, and noted that three out of four Internet users will log onto the web this holiday season.%%Amongst those who were positively hooked on, 74% were sure to do at least some shopping online, while 26% were definite to spend half of their holiday gift budget online. According to AOL General Manager Robert Hayes, "The poll findings are a clear indication that consumers, on tighter budgets this holiday season, recognize the many benefits of shopping online, including the ability to save time and money. Online comparison shopping will continue to grow as an essential element of any holiday shopping plan."