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To: Dealer who wrote (17902)	5/9/2000 9:03:00 PM
From: Mannie	Respond to of 35685

To: Ruffian who wrote (9836) From: LBstocks Tuesday, May 9, 2000 10:27 AM ET Reply # of 9863 CDMA Subscriber Numbers Double in One Year Reaching More Than 57 Million Mobile Users Worldwide; Global CDMA Wireless Consumers Enjoy Wireless Internet and Information Services Today COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 9, 2000--During a live, interactive Web cast today, the CDMA Development Group (CDG) announced that CDMA technology, in keeping with its history of rapid growth, has more than doubled its subscriber base within a 12-month period. CDMA now reaches more than 57 million users worldwide, solidifying the technology's position as one of the top two wireless standards. The CDG expects the continued demand for wireless Internet and information services, and soon the delivery of third-generation services (3G), will further increase CDMA technology's global presence in the near term. Today's announcement was made during a Web cast hosted by the CDG with leading wireless analysts Mark Lowenstein, executive vice president for wireless strategies at the Yankee Group, and Ken Hyers, wireless analyst for Cahners In-stat discussing "Wireless Internet -- Information Anytime, Anywhere." The Web cast can be viewed at www.digevent.com. From March 1999 to March 2000, CDMA subscribers increased 101 percent with North America reaching nearly 19 million and the Asia Pacific region holding its dominant position with 32 million. Now totaling more than 6.5 million, Latin America experienced the strongest growth increasing 321 percent. "The proliferation of wireless Internet and information services has made it an exciting time for the global wireless community, especially for CDMA operators and manufacturers," said Perry LaForge, executive director of the CDG. "With the upcoming rollout of 3G networks, CDMA will only continue to set record-breaking growth patterns." LaForge added, "CDMA technology's growth is really just now starting to begin. With China preparing for commercial rollout, and the continued success in both North and South America, CDMA operators and manufacturers are at a distinct advantage in that they have the opportunity to be first to market advanced services such as full multimedia capabilities." CDMA has achieved numerous milestones within record-breaking time. CDMA provides mobile operators and manufacturers the ability to offer a variety of value-added services today, such as wireless Internet and information services. In addition, CDMA technology benefits wireless consumers with industry-leading in-building penetration, longer battery talk and standby time, increased privacy and better security. The CDMA Development Group is a non-profit trade association formed to foster the worldwide development, implementation and use of cdmaOne. The 115 member companies of the CDG include many of the world's largest wireless operators and equipment manufacturers. The primary activities of the CDG include development of cdmaOne features and services, public relations, education and seminars, regulatory affairs and international support. Currently, there are more than 500 individuals working within various CDG subcommittees on cdmaOne-related matters. For more information about the CDG, contact Christine Bock of the CDG News Bureau at 714/540-1030, ext. 11, e-mail chrisbock@bockpr.com, or visit the CDG Web site at cdg.org. (a) Editor's Note: CDMA Growth Charts Are Available By Contacting Christine Bock or Valerie Christopherson at 714/540-1030 CONTACT: CDG News Bureau Valerie Christopherson or Christine Bock, 714/540-1030 fax 714/540-1060 vchristopherson@bockpr.com

To: Dealer who wrote (17902)	5/10/2000 1:23:00 AM
From: LBstocks	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 35685

Echelon's Pact With Italy's Enel For Network Tech Dow Jones News Service ~ May 10, 2000 ~ 12:09 am EST By Don Clark Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal Echelon Corp. said Italian utility Enel SpA has tentatively agreed to a far- reaching deal that could place Echelon's networking technology in every home and business in Italy. Under a memorandum of understanding, Echelon said, Enel would pay $300 million over three years to deploy Echelon's technology, which allows remote meter- reading and a range of other communications functions over electrical lines. The Italian utility also would buy three million newly issued shares of Echelon's stock, or about 9% of its shares outstanding, for more than $100 million. Assuming the parties reach a definitive agreement, the deal would more than double the annual revenue of Echelon, a long-struggling company that has never turned a profit in 12 years of operation. Even more important, however, is the possibility that Enel's move will accelerate the use of technology that ties all manner of appliances and business machines to each other and the Internet. "I have always said that there is going to be an earthquake along the way that is going to change the whole landscape," said Kenneth Oshman, Echelon's chief executive officer. "I believe this is that earthquake." Echelon plans to formally announce the tentative agreement today. In 4 p.m. trading yesterday on the Nasdaq Stock Market, Echelon fell $2.125, or 6.4%, to $ 31. Echelon was founded in 1988 by A.C. Markkula, a co-founder and former chairman of Apple Computer Inc. He envisioned tiny, inexpensive control chips that spoke a kind of common language, allowing office machines, factory equipment and home appliances to interact with one another. The company successfully developed the underlying communications technology, which it calls LonWorks. But Echelon ran into resistance from old-line companies that had their own technical standards, as well as competition from companies targeting specific industry segments, such as home automation. Enel is Europe's largest publicly traded power utility, though the Italian government still holds a controlling stake. The companies expect the Echelon technology to reach more than 27 million Italian households. (END) DOW JONES NEWS 05-10-00 12:09 AM

To: Dealer who wrote (17902)	5/10/2000 1:41:00 AM
From: puzzlecraft	Read Replies (5) \| Respond to of 35685

Hi, I've been reading up on Covered Calls as mentioned in the "Voltaire's Covered Call Strategy 101" post #9490 you cited. From there I read about Volt helping an elderly lady by buying ELON on margin and writing April 95's. ELON is now in the 30's... how did most handle this, is the lady OK? John

To: Dealer who wrote (17902)	5/16/2000 11:29:00 PM
From: elpolvo	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 35685

AFTERHOURS QUOTES Voltaire's Porch Basket of Stocks These Stocks Have Not Been Picked By Any One Individual GORILLA--A company that controls it's market because it has a discontinuous innovation, one that is not compatible with existing systems. The market is in a hyper growth stage, and they control the architecture. There is a high switching cost to using some other company's product. KING--The Market leader, properly with a two-times lead or better over its closest competitor. If the lead shrinks too far, the king becomes a prince, and we have a kingless market. Because they lack architectural control, and because switching costs are low, they cannot force competitors onto the defensive the way Microsoft, Intel, or Cisco can. Compaq is a king. Seagate is a king of hard drives. A lot of study has been done on these stocks by the Gorilla and Kings thread. These are the stocks that are discussed most often on the porch and one or more are in most porcher's portfolios. The following Stocks are on the Gorilla and King Index QCOM CLOSE 108 11/16 AFTERHOURS 109 29/32 (Last trade on The Island ECN) GMST CLOSE 51 3/16 AFTERHOURS 52 (Last trade on The Island ECN) JDSU CLOSE 94 1/4 AFTERHOURS 93 1/2 (Last trade on The Island ECN) SEBL CLOSE 140 13/16 AFTERHOURS 139 3/4 (Last trade on The Island ECN) NTAP CLOSE 72 3/4 AFTERHOURS 71 1/2 (Last trade on The Island ECN) The following Stocks are on the Gorilla and King Watchlist BRCM CLOSE 166 5/8 AFTERHOURS 165 1/2 (Last trade on The Island ECN) CREE CLOSE 134 11/16 AFTERHOURS 132 1/2 (Last trade on The Island ECN) ELON CLOSE 69 1/4 AFTERHOURS 71 1/8 (Last trade on The Island ECN) RNWK CLOSE 36 1/16 AFTERHOURS 36 3/16 (Last trade on The Island ECN) WIND CLOSE 39 9/16 AFTERHOURS 39 9/16 (Last trade on The Island ECN) The Island ECN Inc. Java Island BookViewer: island.com For "Voltaire's Covered Call Strategy 101" see Post # 9490 Hurry back dealie!!! love, -polvie