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To: Dale Baker who wrote (14807)	1/20/2000 3:07:00 AM
From: GeoDude	Respond to of 118717

Great day yesterday on the Canadian front (NII, SW, RIM) and the US front with biotechs (GLIA, NPSP, ARDM), others (FFTI) and the micro-caps (HWYM [big load here, looks great], CTII) etc... And let me not forget KOPN wich after my extended DD of last week (Friday?) and purchase at $53 has now hit $76. Did anybody listen? Compared to peers, this is a $6B company so there is room to move but mostly before the next earning report ... IMHO Bought ARBA yesterday, and almost bought more CNQR. Still I will take a hit with CNQR today. Tons of good releases but no bottom line impact. What gives? Vaporware? Portfolio up 20% so far this year. The higher I am, the more bearable the next downturn will be. Fairways and greens, LIA

To: Dale Baker who wrote (14807)	1/20/2000 7:26:00 AM
From: IEarnedIt	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 118717

Morning Dale. Thanks and I'll raise my coffee cup also to the most incredibly diligent team of investors that I have ever seen. The Ediggers!! :-) Now a few things to keep in mind here. First on the Nasdaq issue. It will be a re=listing as EDIG was formerly Norris and was listed as such before. They will be applying for relisting in the beginning of February. All requirements have been met to do that. The very last requirement was the price. Small cap requires 30 days at $4. Large cap requires 30 days at $5. Us Ediggers would like to see Large cap but will take small:-) Once the application is in, it is totally up to the Nas on how long they take to do the processing. We are being told that more Licensing/Contract announcements will be forthcoming soon. Keep in mind also the Lanier contract and the partnerships with INTC and IBM. We are also now having allot of fun speculating on the possible relationship between edig and transmeta. However you look at it, it is a very exciting stock to own<vbg> :-) JD

To: Dale Baker who wrote (14807)	1/20/2000 8:11:00 AM
From: Norm Demers	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 118717

RSAS, excellent interview with the CFO. almost 7 mon. of streaming media. biz.yahoo.com they are comfortable with earning estimates. Numbers after the close today. Also RSAS upgraded by First Analysis Sec to Acc from hold. biz.yahoo.com

To: Dale Baker who wrote (14807)	1/20/2000 11:21:00 AM
From: Steve Smith	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 118717

Dale, If you like LINK, you should also look into LTNX. Here's why I bought it today. biz.yahoo.com Digital Signatures to Dominate Business-to-Business Electronic Commerce IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 5, 2000--Forecasting the future of Internet security, Litronic Inc. (Nasdaq:LTNX - news), a leading provider of data security solutions, Wednesday predicted that digital signatures will become the prominent mode for identification and authentication in business-to-business electronic communications and transactions in the next 3 years. According to Forrester Research, business-to-business electronic commerce is projected to jump to $1 trillion by 2003, up from $43 billion in 1998 -- validating the need for more secure electronic communications. The technology behind digital signatures is public key infrastructure (PKI), an advanced form of cryptography that ensures the integrity and privacy of electronic transmission of information. ''Several events occurred last year that are driving the integration and use of digital signatures in business applications where secure access and confirmation are required,'' said Kris Shah, president and CEO of Litronic Inc. ''Litronic has worked closely with strategic industry partners, such as Microsoft, to provide solutions that accelerate adoption and seamless deployment of digital signatures and PKI technology in corporate environments.'' Dynamics affecting PKI technology and the electronic security market include Microsoft's technology support, government legislation, and Litronic's product innovation designed to intercept market needs. Additionally, businesses' IT resources released from Y2K preparation are expected to transition significantly to implementation of security infrastructures. Microsoft Technology Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq:MSFT - news) has made significant contributions to Internet security, advancing the technology in a familiar and easy-to-use operating system with the soon-to-be-released Windows 2000 and Windows Powered Smart Cards. Windows 2000 has integrated security features such as digital signature and certificate access that can be used with Windows Powered Smart Cards for the most secure, yet mobile access. Litronic has been an active contributor to Microsoft technology as announced in previous releases. ''Litronic's relationship with Microsoft has been mutually beneficial for the e-commerce industry,'' said Shah. ''Their commitment to Windows Powered Smart Cards is driving the growth of this market, making Internet security technology accessible for business-to-business e-commerce applications.'' Government Legislation In recent months, the U.S. government has passed legislation supporting digital signatures and easing export limits on encryption technology. A Senate bill, the Third Millennium Electronic Commerce Act, allows a digital signature to be as binding as a written signature in contracts. The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, a complementary bill from the House of Representatives, extends the Senate bill to other types of records including transactions and other communications among firms and consumers. Additionally, the government eased restriction on encryption strengths in exports. U.S. companies are now able to provide the same encryption strength used in the United States to overseas companies, enabling international e-trade to flourish. Again validating the expected move to electronic communication in commercial applications, the government passed an Act that enforces digital signatures in government transactions. The Paperwork Elimination Act will make it mandatory for all agencies to offer to the public federal documents electronically -- including the use of digital signature systems by October 2003. Litronic's Open Technology Acknowledging the security industry's need for interoperability, Litronic develops technology that uniquely supports open standards. Litronic provides products and technology based on PKI and open-architecture, open-platform, open-token and algorithm-independent technologies. Among Litronic's product portfolio is ProFile Manager(TM), a management tool for deploying digital certificates, digital signatures, tokens and PKI technology. A digital certificate is a specially prepared software file that functions as an electronic credential identifying the owner of the certificate and authenticating the owner's ability to engage in transactions. Litronic's products are compatible with several certificate authorities, including VeriSign (Nasdaq:VRSN - news) and GTE CyberTrust (NYSE:GTE - news). ProFile Manager manages the implementation and maintenance of these items for enterprise environments by providing a central point of data management, and controlling issuance, application and content for every user. It streamlines policy profiling for certificates, credentials, personal identification number rules, key generation and key backup and recovery, and allows customization by offering printing and magnetic striping with each card. The company's NetSign(TM) is a comprehensive software package that brings the power and simplicity of smart cards to every Web-based transaction. NetSign smart card-enables leading Web browser applications and enhances security by integrating standards-based digital certificates with smart cards for secure Web access, secure email and form/object signing. NetSign enables current users of Windows 95, 98 and NT to add smart card capabilities similar to those that will be offered in Windows 2000. This enables corporations to take advantage of smart card-based security while gradual upgrades are made to Windows 2000. About Litronic Litronic provides professional Internet data security services and develops and markets software and microprocessor-based products needed to secure electronic commerce business transactions and communications over the Internet and other communications networks based on Internet protocols. Litronic's data security products use an advanced form of computer security technology referred to as public key infrastructure (PKI). Litronic's Internet security products can be used with World Wide Web browsers, including Netscape Communicator and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Additional information on Litronic is available on the company's Web site at litronic.com. steve

To: Dale Baker who wrote (14807)	1/20/2000 11:50:00 AM
From: Norm Demers	Respond to of 118717

VVUS, this could be good. 1/20/00 - VIVUS Announces Higher Than Expected Fourth Quarter Earnings Per Share; Company Expects To Report Between $0.40 an -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan 20, 2000 (BW HealthWire) -- VIVUS, Inc. (Nasdaq:VVUS) today announced that the Company expects to report earnings per share ("EPS") between $0.40 and $0.42 for its fourth quarter of 1999. The increase in EPS is primarily due to additional revenues recorded as part of the resolution of financial obligations related to the return to VIVUS of marketing and distribution rights for MUSE(R) (alprostadil) from AstraZeneca. Complete details of the Company's quarterly and year end financial results will be available in a press release to be issued on January 26, 2000 at the close of market. VIVUS invites shareholders and the financial community to participate in its conference call which will be held at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on January 26, 2000. The call can be accessed via a live webcast on the Internet at www.vcall.com or www.streetfusion.com. VIVUS, Inc. is the developer and manufacturer of MUSE and ACTIS(R), two innovations in the treatment of men with erectile dysfunction ("ED"), also known as impotence. The Company's objective is to become a global leader in the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for the treatment of sexual dysfunction and urologic disorders in men and women. VIVUS has ongoing research and development programs in female sexual dysfunction and male premature ejaculation. The company recently filed a New Drug Application with the FDA for ALIBRA(R), its second-generation male ED treatment. Note to Editors: Additional written materials, recent releases and Company information are available through a variety of sources, including the VIVUS home page (www.vivus.com) and the VIVUS Fax-On-Demand Service (1-888-329-5719). Copyright (C) 2000 Business Wire. All rights reserved. Distributed via COMTEX. -0- CONTACT: VIVUS, Inc. Barbara Clark, 650/934-5200 Manager, Investor Relations ir@vivus.com WEB PAGE: businesswire.com GEOGRAPHY: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY CODE: MEDICAL PHARMACEUTICAL EARNINGS Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page