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To: Jim McMannis who wrote (29928)	4/3/2000 2:58:00 PM
From: JDN	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 64865

To all: So, what do you think of this press release? JDN Sun Unveils Unique Dual Interface Networking Card Sun Delivers Industry's First Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop Adapter PALO ALTO, Calif., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Microsystems, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW) today announced a new network interface card that conserves valuable server slot space and reduces costs by 32 percent. The new card is the first in the industry to combine -- on one PCI adapter -- both Gigabit Ethernet and Fibre Channel-Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL) capabilities. Together, the Gigabit Ethernet and the FC-AL provide the performance, bandwidth and high-dependability connections crucial in today's demanding network infrastructure. The Gigabit Ethernet portion of the combination card gives users the same reliable performance as the standalone card, providing support for full and half-duplex interface connections. The FC-AL portion of the combination card offers high bandwidth storage connectivity to scalable high-capacity storage arrays such as the Sun StorEdge(TM) A5000. Additional Combination Card Features and Benefits Additional features of the new combination card include: -- Easy integration with existing network infrastructure. -- Full compliance with IEEE standards and FC-AL specifications for interoperability among vendors. "The Sun (TM) Gigabit Ethernet FC-AL/P Combination Adapter is an ideal choice for organizations in need of reliable performance, low cost of ownership, adaptable capabilities and overall flexibility in network systems," said Christopher A. Lawrence, group marketing manager, Network Products, Sun Microsystems. "The compactness of the card and its low cost provide a leading-edge technological advancement in today's network server market. Combination Card Pricing and Availability The Sun Gigabit Ethernet FC-AL/P Combination Adapter, available immediately, is priced at $2,995. Customers who do not require the combination card may continue to buy the Sun Gigabit Ethernet 2.0 PCI (X1141A) Adapter priced at $2,095 and the Sun FC-AL PCI (X6729A) Adapter priced at $2,300. About Sun Microsystems

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (29928)	4/3/2000 3:05:00 PM
From: JC Jaros	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 64865

Yes, Jim. I think you nailed it. Because Sun couldn't INNOVATE anything, they lobbied the federal government to pass this Sherman Act thing. Now the cat's out of the bag. There may be no end to this 'enforcing the laws' thing. You're up in Idaho are you? -JCJ

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (29928)	4/3/2000 3:43:00 PM
From: Charles Tutt	Respond to of 64865

I think it's more like Microsoft sprayed the crowd with bullets. I'm now the proud owner of some more SUNW, bought at 89. THANK YOU, MICROSOFT! JMHO.

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (29928)	4/3/2000 3:59:00 PM
From: tiquer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 64865

Sorry Charlie.. 'Twas Microsoft that fired the shot, Sun was one of many witnesses... I consider myself ahead of the game when Sun or any of my stocks are beating the averages.. I try to keep the number of stocks I own down to just a hand full. If one has more than 10 or so stocks their portfolio becomes like a mutual fund, follows the average.. Sun almost always trades the same direction as the NASDAQ.. As long as it is doing better than the average I'm happy. In the end it is a game against the averages. Twit predicted the washout of some of the Dot.com's (re peapod, drkoop..etc.)... Was bound to happen.. The question is, will it effect Suns revenues or are there other startups to fill the void????? Cheers, Rgoer R