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To: Dolfan who wrote (6622)	8/27/1999 10:32:00 AM
From: JakeStraw	Respond to of 8358

Cabletron Systems Selected for EarthLink's Production Network Smart Network Solution Supports More Than 1.3 Million EarthLink Members ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 1999--Cabletron Systems (NYSE:CS - news) today announced that EarthLink (NASDAQ:ELNK - news), one of the world's leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs), has selected Cabletron Systems as the company's standard for Gigabit Ethernet network switching, providing high-speed Internet services for business and residential clients. ''Cabletron's SmartSwitch Router provides reliable, scalable, application-aware routing for the LAN and WAN,'' said Romulus Pereira, chief operating officer at Cabletron Systems. ''Leading ISPs like EarthLink are able to grow their member base and deploy new service offerings, without compromising performance and security.'' EarthLink selected the Cabletron solution after extensively testing products from seven different Gigabit Ethernet vendors. The solution includes Cabletron's award-winning SmartSwitch Router (SSR) 8000/8600, SmartSwitch 9000 and SPECTRUM Enterprise Manager. EarthLink recently upgraded Cabletron MMAC+ FDDI hubs to new SSR Gigabit Ethernet switches which provide increased carrying capacity for core services such as email, USENet News, the EarthLink Personal Start Page, and a variety of Web services, including EarthLink's domain farm and e-commerce solutions. In addition, the switches help support 350,000 free 6 MB Web sites, available to all EarthLink members as part of the standard service. ''Cabletron had the best products, at the right price and the right form factor for us, and they are very responsive to our service needs,'' said Steve Dougherty, director of technology acquisition at EarthLink. ''We will continue to work with Cabletron as EarthLink grows from more than 1.3 million members to supporting millions more in the future.'' About EarthLink EarthLink is one of the world's leading Internet service providers. Through its unified EarthLink Sprint Internet access service, the company makes the Internet relevant and productive to more than 1.3 million individuals and businesses every day. Headquartered in Pasadena, EarthLink provides a full range of innovative access, hosting and e-commerce solutions to thousands of communities internationally from more than 2,300 points of presence. EarthLink and Sprint Corporation (NYSE:FON - news) have formed a broad business relationship to create an Internet service with the potential to reach millions of new customers. Sprint is a global communications company and one of the world's largest carriers of Internet traffic. Information about EarthLink and EarthLink Sprint services is available by calling 800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net. About Cabletron Systems Cabletron Systems, a premier provider of world-class networking solutions, delivers reliable network access and communications to millions of people worldwide. With scaleable products designed for Global 1000 enterprise networks, service providers and small businesses, Cabletron is the e-business communications specialist in the Internet economy. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange for more that a decade under the symbol of CS, Cabletron is an S&P 500 index company. Cabletron's web site can be reached on the Internet at cabletron.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Contact: Cabletron Systems Drew Miale, (603) 337-0265 dmiale@ctron.com