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To: tejek who wrote (111626)	5/20/2000 7:21:00 AM
From: Bert Herman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1572782

Ted, Re:PC makers face disappointing sales In general, I think this article is correct, PC sales are not what they should be here. However, I don't buy the reasons they give. For me, the main reason for it, are shortages. Starting last Christmas season, we have seen nothing but shortages. First it was CD-RW, then CPU and MB, now it's DVD and high end Intel CPU. Not to speak about the problems with transitioning from socket to flip-chip. This leads to a lot of logistic problems, but also to a lack of advertising and promotion. Nobody is starting an expensive campaign, when he is not sure he can deliver. This goes for a small fish like me, but also for the big ones. The last months, it's improving, but this is traditionaly a slower season. Bert P.S. Before you start an aid campaign for me, I'm also selling electronic components and test equipment and things are going pretty well for me.