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To: bob who wrote (7392)	8/22/1999 5:47:00 PM
From: Starlight	Respond to of 18366

bob - >>>Intel has several flash memory managers available for different purposes. Flash Data Integrator (FDI) is designed specifically to be the software solution for code+data storage in real-time systems. What Is FDI FDI is an Intel® Flash media manager.<<<< It's NOT MicroOS. On another note - I heard last week that the CEO of MP3 will be interviewed on CNBC this Tuesday. I don't see it on their website as yet, but it will probably be posted tomorrow.

To: bob who wrote (7392)	8/23/1999 4:21:00 AM
From: Walter Morton	Respond to of 18366

Now I see why EDIG lists Intel as a competitor. If EDIG could explain MicroOS as well as Intel explained FDI, I believe EDIG would have twice as many shareholders.

To: bob who wrote (7392)	8/23/1999 10:36:00 PM
From: Walter Morton	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 18366

-----Original Message----- From: Blum, Kirk <kirk.blum@intel.com> Date: Monday, August 23, 1999 9:53 PM Subject: RE: FDI Mr. Morton, Intel(R) FDI requires a real-time operating system (with full multi-tasking capability) for it to operate. It is not designed to be a stand alone product. We found that most embedded O/S' (like most RTOS') out there have no idea how to implement an appropriately featured flash-based data/file manager. O/S developers tend to create only the most rudimentary flash capabilities (if any at all) and we found they needed to be supplemented. That is why we created FDI and our other flash software. Another difference is that Intel(R) FDI is also designed to work with non-removable linear flash, such as Intel's NOR flash offerings, and not ATA/IDE based flash as the web site indicates for e.Digital's MicroOS* products. These are quite different in operation. Intel is very careful about intellectual Property (IP), and we have our own extensive portfolio of flash (including software) patents that date back quite a few years. If you have any additional questions, I believe the Intel Investor Relations group (off of the www.intel.com site), or the Intel legal group may be able to help more. Kirk Blum ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Kirk Blum - Sr. Technical Marketing Engineer - Flash Software Marketing Intel Corp - Flash Products Division / Computer Enhancement Group 1900 Prairie City Rd. MS: FM3-123 Folsom, CA 95630-9501 kirk.blum@intel.com -or- kblum@inside.intel.com voice=916-356-4577 FAX=916-356-2703 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * Other brands and names are property of their respective owners -----Original Message----- Sent: Monday, August 23, 1999 1:01 AM To: kirk.blum@intel.com Subject: FDI In this "Tech Talk" developer.intel.com you stated that "FDI is an Intel© Flash media manager... is continuously evolving and in the future will gain even more functionality, including file handling features, code update capability, and support for future Intel Flash architectures." Does Intel plan to incorporate e.Digital Corp's MicroOS into the FDI to achieve "more functionality?" If no, how will FDI perform better than MicroOS and not infringe upon e.Digital's patents. How is FDI superior to MicroOS? How will FDI become superior to MicroOS (http://www.edig.com/profile.htm )? Thank you, Walter Morton

To: bob who wrote (7392)	8/24/1999 2:18:00 PM
From: InOverMyHead	Respond to of 18366

Received a response from Wendy asking about the LU/EDIG partnership & Lanier shipments. Unfortunately, there is nothing new stated here. IOMH Thank you for writing. e.Digital and Lucent are co-marketing the portable, secure Internet music players design --including all its options-- to potential licensees and negotiations are under way. We cannot disclose the details of negotiations, but will release news as details become publicly available. Shipments to Lanier began in mid June 1999. This began fulfillment of Lanier's initial purchase order, and shipments are continuing based on the initial order. Lanier's initial purchase order of over $3 million is expected to cover their first five months of needs based on their sales forecasts. As we near completion of the initial order, we would expect to receive rolling sales forecasts and, presumably, additional orders from Lanier. I hope this information is helpful to you. Best regards, Wendy Ravenel