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To: Tony Viola who wrote (96894)	1/20/2000 7:02:00 PM
From: dmf	Respond to of 186894

Tony, Re John Hull has the ability, IMO, to convey nice info for stockholders to have, without stepping over the lines of imprudent disclosures, or touting, or anything close to either. Thanks, John. I made a remark meaning that maybe I'd fit in better in Israel than on this thread. OT, maybe, maybe not. There are places where questions are valued and places where they are ignored or stifled or given an answer that can only be characterized as avoiding or rephrasing the original question If you remember the article recently posted, I was especially taken by the explanation of "Israeliness" : One of the issues Intel Israel had to face on the way was the "gap" between Israeli and American business methods. "There is a huge difference in culture," says Eden, who runs cross-cultural workshops for company employees. "In Hebrew you can say 'You are wrong.' You can't say that in American." Ironing out the differences has reduced friction, he believes. However, Intel's Israeli employees have by no means entirely cast off their "Israeliness," and this is part of Intel Israel's success, says Eden. "What characterizes us, the way we are brought up and educated and the army, etc., makes people very, very innovative. People challenge everything, even the obvious. We don't have a concept that is part of American culture: Following the rules. If you say to an Israeli, 'Do this,' he will say, 'Why?'" I've long thought we could improve American schools by teaching students to ask good questions, and looking for answers, rather than coming up with the expected "right" answers. I remember when my son found factual information that was incorrect but was being presented before an important test. Although the teacher acknowledged that this time, the student was right, my son was asked to learn the INCORRECT information and provide the INCORRECT answers to get the "right" answers to the questions. Needless to say, school can be difficult under these circumstances! Later, when I worried about him during his first year of his undergraduate studies, and asked how he was doing and if he had any regrets about missing out on his senior year of high school, he said he just wished he had found this place (MIT) sooner. So, when I found myself asking questions about Intel's datacenter at Santa Clara I couldn't hide my disappointment in John Hull's answer, as hard as he might have tried. I, too, value John Hull's input on this thread. As you suggested, I asked about his monitoring/posting responsibilities but have not (yet) received a response. In contrast, I think Process Boy does a good job of responding to posts and making it clear when his NDA doesn't allow further conversation. John Hull appears now and then and makes statements rather than entering into any of the discussions. Today, I thought he tried to change my question and I tried to clarify and reiterate my question. I even asked another. I tried to be direct and understanding, stating I would understand if Intel did not want to make the information I was requesting public and stating that Intel's accurate guidance and clear information is one reason I am willing to invest in INTC. Anyway, the harder I try... Further OT Good luck with your lantana! The wind here has been wicked and I'm a bit worried about all my plants, especially the new camelias. I'm certainly not upset by any of this. Just frustrated and I don't have the good sense to be quiet. Always did get in trouble for that! Regards, dmf