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To: Captain Jack who wrote (64212)	6/28/1999 12:01:00 AM
From: Jim McMannis	Respond to of 97611

RE:"Shiela,, CPQ gets the shares and if lucky enough to dump that many before the price drops gets the gain == cash to pay bills. If they had done the IPO on AV they would have recd cash for the shares sold (much more cash) and retained the majority of shares therefore still retained control."... Further evidence that Compaq is run by MORONS!.

To: Captain Jack who wrote (64212)	6/28/1999 6:25:00 AM
From: 2MAR$	Respond to of 97611

(COMTEX) B: COMPAQ CHOOSES VIGNETTE SOLUTIONS TO RE-LAUNCH ONLINE BUS B: COMPAQ CHOOSES VIGNETTE SOLUTIONS TO RE-LAUNCH ONLINE BUSINESS COMPAQ.COM BUILT USING AWARD-WINNING INTERNET RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT Platform AUSTIN, Texas, Jun 28, 1999 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Vignette Corporation (Nasdaq: VIGN), a leading provider of Internet Relationship Management (IRM) solutions, today announced that Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) has deployed Vignette StoryServer(TM) 4 software to build its nextgeneration online business, Compaq.com. Compaq, the world leader in high-performance, high-availability computing solutions, selected Vignette solutions primarily because of Vignette's vision for IRM and StoryServer's open, scalable architecture and high performance on Microsoft Windows NT. Launched last week, Compaq.com is a fully branded site offering an online store, the ability to locate resellers, access to services and corporate information. "Compaq.com is a very large and busy site. It is also a cornerstone of Compaq's Internet strategy and a mission critical resource to many of our customers. It is therefore imperative that we implement technologies thatare proven, scaleable and work seamlessly with the technologies we've invested in, including NT," said Seth Romanow, director of marketing and communications, Compaq.com. "We chose Vignette StoryServer because it is the best choice in meeting these key requirements. Ease of implementation and ease of use have enabled us to quickly deploy StoryServer enterprise-wide." "Vignette is pleased to add Compaq, a technology leader, to the roster of Fortune 100 companies that are our customers," said Greg Peters, president and CEO of Vignette. "As our business has grown, we have seen more and more of our customers turning to Compaq as the mission critical platform for Windows NT-based solutions. The fact that Compaq has chosen StoryServer for their own online business further validates our market position." Increasingly, customers ranging from the smallest Internet start-ups to Fortune 500 companies are running their web businesses on Vignette and Compaq solutions, including NASD, The MONY Group, Crosswalk.com, the leading Web portal for the online Christian community, and FamilyEducationCompany. "Our Web site is our business, so selecting technology that is both innovative and reliable is critical to the success of FamilyEducationCompany," said Eric Kemp, vice president of technology at FamilyEducationCompany. "We've found the combination of StoryServer and Windows NT with Compaq hardware to be a stable, high-performance platform." COMPAQ Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking and communication products, commercial desktop and portable products, and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at compaq.com or by