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To: BSD who wrote (42116)	12/9/1999 2:07:00 PM
From: marquis103	Respond to of 108040

OLB's having a great quarter. Robbie Stephens raises estimate on AMTD. Russ Thursday December 9, 11:23 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Record Industry Trading Volumes Continue, Robertson Stephens Raises Estimates on Buy Rated AMTD SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 9, 1999--Robertson Stephens Senior eFinance Analyst Scott W. Appleby today provided insight into trends in the eBrokerage industry, siting recent-record-trading days on the NASDAQ. ``We believe the strong trends in trading-volume levels are continuing through the fourth quarter,' said Appleby. ``According to Factset, nine out of the top ten record-setting-volume days have occurred since November 1, breaking all previously set records. In addition, 20 of the last 24 trading days have hit record volumes for the NASDAQ top 25 list, blowing away remnants of the records set back in April.' ``Following conversations with industry sources, we believe Ameritrade Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:AMTD - news) daily transactions are reaching record volumes this quarter,' said Appleby. ``To address this surge in recent activity, we are raising our earnings-per-share estimates from a loss of ($0.17) to a loss of ($0.13.)' ``Despite the obvious volume gains in the marketplace, we do not believe investors are adjusting expectations to reflect the operating leverage in the eBrokerage model,' said Appleby. ``We do however, expect that over the course of the next six weeks, as evidence mounts of an all time record quarter, the Robertson Stephens eBrokerage Index will rise as will the eBrokerage leaders.' ``Furthermore, we believe that Schwab will report its November trading volumes Monday, December 13,' said Appleby. ``We expect results that reflect sequential-volume growths of 30 percent to 40 percent, which we expect to be a catalyst for the eBrokerage group.'

To: BSD who wrote (42116)	12/9/1999 2:08:00 PM
From: Ed Swanson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 108040

LOFT - Only software to allow Linux users online photo sharing . CAMPBELL, Calif, Dec 9, 1999 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- PhotoLoft.com (OTC Bulletin Board: LOFT), the premier photo sharing and e-commerce Internet site, and Photodex announced today that they have developed the technology to allow Linux desktop users to enjoy photo sharing in the same easy manner of customers using other operating systems. The new interface, available through CompuPic, provides Linux users a client side application to transfer their photos from the Linux desktop to the PhotoLoft.com online photo sharing platform. "Virtually millions of people using the Linux Desktop had no photo sharing option until now," said PhotoLoft.com CEO Jack Marshall. "I am very proud that CompuPic and PhotoLoft.com are able to add value to the Linux desktop through these innovative means." "Sharing photos under Linux has been too difficult and confusing," said Photodex CEO Paul Schmidt. "Using CompuPic for Linux, even novice Linux users can quickly and easily share photos through PhotoLoft.com, and for free." CompuPic is currently available for Linux, Windows and Macintosh. Macintosh support for PhotoLoft.com is in beta, and will be released in Q1'2000. About PhotoLoft.com Based in Campbell, CA, PhotoLoft.com (http://www.photoloft.com) is one of the fastest growing photo sharing and e-commerce communities on the Internet. The website offers advanced viewing technology that allows users to zoom and pan images, making PhotoLoft.com particularly popular with users of auction services. In addition, users can print photo-finish quality prints in standard photographic sizes directly from their browsers with no special plug ins or add ons. PhotoLoft.com also offers for purchase unique photo-personalized gift items and one-of-a-kind photo-personalized and customized greeting cards that can be mailed or sent via U.S. mail. After introducing its web site in late February 1999, PhotoLoft.com began trading publicly on the Over-the-Counter Bulleting Board on March 1, 1999 under the symbol "loft." PhotoLoft.com recently filed a Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, a critical first step in moving on to the NASDAQ SmallCap. About Photodex Founded in 1987 and based in Austin, TX, Photodex Corporation develops innovative imaging applications helping people organize and use their photo, clip art, font, video and sound files effectively and creatively. Photodex was a pioneer of the online distribution model, initially selling software via Prodigy, AOL and CompuServe prior to the World Wide Web. Photodex products are also licensed to leading software publishers, including IBM, Broderbund, Maxis, T/Maker, Red Hat, SuSE, TurboLinux, Caldera, Linux-Mandrake and SlackWare. Photodex is well known for its CompuPic product line which brings speed, power and ease-of-use to people using digital images. Photodex and CompuPic are registered trademarks of Photodex Corporation. LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds.