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To: Steve Smith who wrote (216)	7/16/1999 10:59:00 PM
From: Frederick Langford	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 674

Steve, You are in good company: Liquid Audio Liquid Audio, Inc. common stock is traded publicly on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol "LQID." Investors Hummer Winblad Venture Partners Intel Corporation Itochu MediaOne Interactive Services, Inc. Metromedia Company Paul Allen's Vulcan Ventures Phoenix Partners Platinum Ventures Presidio Venture Partners Sumitomo TransCosmos International I believe I read that Intel owns 18% and Paul Allen owns 17% Fred

To: Steve Smith who wrote (216)	7/17/1999 9:35:00 AM
From: John F Beule	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 674

Well, I do hope you hold long term because if you are looking for them to be the "de-facto standard", you will have to wait about 10 years. LQID is part of an extremely early revolution. This space will probably morph many times before a clear direction arises. Right now it's a crapshoot, but I'm willing to play the game, so I've placed my money on LQID and RNWK. Hope this helps John

To: Steve Smith who wrote (216)	7/17/1999 5:50:00 PM
From: John F Beule	Respond to of 674

From Bloomberg: AS REALNETWORKS AND MICROSOFT DOMINATE the Streaming Media Highway, Other Players Push Their Way Into the Traffic; Broadband Build-out Also Underway Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 15, 1999--As demand for faster Internet access is supplied for both corporate and home-based users, the adjacent market for streaming media promises to grow in parallel. While RealNetworks and Microsoft are at the forefront of the Internet streaming media rush hour, other competitors are also moving into position. Not to be outdone, the Hollywood music recording industry is also pushing its way in, by insisting on a secure MP3-type compression standard for digital music. Despite the recent frenzy over broadband Web access, high-speed access will eventually become common for most users, and the Internet marketing war will shift from compelling speed to compelling content. An overview of competitors' strategies is the focus of IP Video and Streaming Media -- Servers and Services Market Overview and Forecast 1999-2001, a new report by MRG. Many companies profiled in this report have placed streaming media in their core strategies, hoping to leverage their unique hardware and software strengths. Product-centric developers Microsoft and RealNetworks are profiled, along with Apple, Cisco, and IBM. Server companies Compaq, Sun, HP, Inktomi, IVT, Oracle, and others are also profiled. The report also includes a market forecast for media servers. Major service-provider profiles include AOL, Concentric, Excite@Home, GTE, Road Runner and Yahoo/Broadcast.com. "We expect a marketing war to emerge between the mega-portals, all of which use streaming media as part of their central attraction," stated Gary Schultz, CEO of MRG. "We also think digital satellite to the home will play a big role in the future of emerging high speed services." Content-centric profiles include CNN, CNBC, Bloomberg, WWF, BMC Software, and ZDNet. The report includes a glimpse at the massive work-in-progress of the U.S. broadband buildout, and refinement of content tools that shape streaming media for both Internet and intranet use. The biggest barriers for cable MSOs, ILECs (Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers), and CLECs (Competitive Local Exchange Carriers) are also discussed. IP Video and Streaming Media -- Servers and Services Market Overview and Forecast 1999-2001 is available for $2,995.00. To order or request information, contact 408/524-9767 or info@mrgco.com.