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To: freeus who wrote (132763)	6/15/1999 10:22:00 AM
From: Esway	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

Company Press Release Dell Redefines the Low-Cost Consumer PC Market New Dimension L Series Provides Complete Systems and Innovative Internet Services at $27 a Month ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 15, 1999--Responding to the growing demand for complete, low-cost PCs without sacrifices to services and features, Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL - news), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today introduced the Dimension® L series desktop PC with prices starting at $899, as low as $27 a month for a 48-month purchase(a). As Dell's first Dimension desktop PC designed specifically to sell below $1,000, the Dimension L series offers complete systems with color monitors, software, a three-year limited warranty(b) and Dell's famous, toll-free service and support. The Dimension L series also serves as a low-cost entry to a family of products and Internet services that is as unique to the industry as the direct business model was to PCs 15 years ago. ''While most of our customers continue to buy performance-class PCs with Pentium III processors, others want a second, low-cost PC with the service and support Dell is known for,'' said Paul Bell, senior vice president, Americas Home and Small Business Group. ''The Dimension L series enables us to meet those needs without sacrificing the customer experience.'' For $899, the Dimension L400 includes with a 400MHz Intel Celeron processor, 32MB of SDRAM memory, 4.3GB(c) hard drive, 15-inch (13.78 vis) color monitor, 40X(d) CD-ROM, 56K(e) modem, sound, video, speakers, Microsoft Windows 98 and MS Works Suite 99 productivity applications. Dimension L series also comes with a new chassis that is small, expandable and provides easy access to internal components. First introduced in 1992, Dimension is sold in more than 24 countries to home and small business customers. Dimension has won more awards than any other PC for quality and performance since 1996(f). Services Beyond the Hardware The Dimension L series is Dell's latest and most affordable introduction to a family of Internet products and services that reach beyond the initial purchase. Services such as personalized Internet pages, Internet-based service and support tools, and easy access to the Internet are increasingly factored into the overall buying decision. ''The price of a PC should include more than hardware,'' Bell said. ''It has to include services the company is willing and able to consistently provide to their customers.'' Dell is known worldwide for its service and support, which has won awards such as: -- The "Readers' Choice" award for Personal Service and Reliability in the Fortune Technology Buyer's Guide; -- Readers' Choice awards for Service and Reliability for both desktops and notebooks from PC Magazine; -- PC World's Reliability and Service award for work PCs, home PCs and notebooks; -- No. 1 ranking in Web-based support by ComputerWorld. Dell has reinforced its service capabilities with a number of important online service and support programs, such as ''Ask Dudley,'' an online natural language support tool that provides answers to customers' technical questions in understandable terms. Dell also offers File Watch, an online subscription service that notifies customers of file updates for their PCs, and e-mail support with a 24-hour response time. Other online services include: -- System documentation dating back to the days of the 8088 processor -- Y2K information checks and software updates -- Windows 2000 readiness advice -- Office 2000 upgrade support -- Dell Talk - A moderated but not edited public tech discussion forum Prices and Availability Dell is taking orders today for the new Dimension L series, which includes 400MHz, 433MHz and 466MHz Intel Celeron processors. Dell expects to ship the new L series by late July/early August. Sample prices and configurations of the new Dimension L series are:

To: freeus who wrote (132763)	6/15/1999 11:05:00 AM
From: OLDTRADER	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

RE:Freeus=you are my kind of person-I believe in taking nothing but fresh air and orange juice=believe many doctors are the drug peddler we fear.My own son took a flu shot when he was 4 and went stone blind-got sight back in one eye-still only one-I should have sued but grew up not believing poeple who did that were low-budget -I was naive and overburdened with survival at the time.Take your medicine but -shun drugs of any kind if possible.wbm

To: freeus who wrote (132763)	6/15/1999 11:14:00 AM
From: Keo	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

OT: Freeus - >Ankylosing Spondolytis< probably similar to the condition that jhg in kc mentions. Your description sounded like that - - and it can only be diagnosed with blood test. Even if it feels better now. I described it a bit more in the note to you on sunday. Wondering whether your physician as already ruled this out? Or has thought of it? NSAI (non-steroidal anti inflamatories) have side effects when taken over time. When prescribed as an on-going remedy, patient (should) have blood tests every few months to monitor liver functions. jhg and wbm etc.. all have good thoughts on the excercise/diet etc... and of course my pet concern that no matter what caused this, computer time causes additional stress on joints, nerves, etc... good luck!

To: freeus who wrote (132763)	6/15/1999 11:44:00 AM
From: Jill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

Lynn, OT I hate drugs myself and almost never take 'em and sympathize, but in your case, whatever you've got, they could actually heal you. Don't be scared of a few weeks of anti-inflammatories and painkillers, you might also try a muscle relaxant at the same time. The reason is that once the nerve/muscle gets in a chronic pain situation, it creates a vicious feedback loop, where inflammation causes pain, which causes inflammation--the biochemistry of the body is such that it keeps releasing inflammatory chemicals in response to the pain, which then causes pain...and so on. By breaking the cycle with the right drugs you can allow the area to quiet down and it will start to heal. In that case, several weeks of daily drugs is actually necessary, because if you go off them too soon (when you start to feel better) the body won't actually have had a chance to repair the damage done by the inflammation. Also, if you're feeling better on the drugs, still be very careful, don't "overdo" it. Just rest and be quiet. Whatever you've got, sometimes a combination of stress and a virus (which can settle in muscle/nerve--that's what happens when people get shingles, for instance) can set something off like this...I'm sure you'll get over it fast, probably recover before the market does! Jill

To: freeus who wrote (132763)	6/15/1999 11:59:00 AM
From: Woz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

OTOT The usual side effects. Aleve is naproxen. The link will tell you all you want to know!!! rxlist.com