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To: rudedog who wrote (83147)	7/1/2000 3:58:50 PM
From: Captain Jack	Respond to of 97611

<<" Lane is certainly a big hitter. It would be nice... ">> If Lane was going to have MC as a subordinate again now... but cpq ONLY lost 8% THIS week..

To: rudedog who wrote (83147)	7/1/2000 8:44:59 PM
From: profile_14	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 97611

Board, regarding Oracle's Lane Do you think that someone as successful as he has been over the last 8 or so years and after having made the money he has during that time would be satisfied in being someone's subordinate, irrespective of the company? All the big roles at Compaq are taken. I personally think he will try to look for an opportunity where the top guy is missing, or possibly even try to work on a fancy and promising start up opportunity. His core competency spans his industry (software) and he is a hands-on kind of guy. Therefore, my guess is he will go to another software company with a bright future. I don't think the issue is as much money as it is ego. Moreover, I do not think he is going to do it in less than a couple of months anyway, and more than likely 4-6 months at least, if he decides to re-enter the work force, unless the offer that is made is irresistable.

To: rudedog who wrote (83147)	7/2/2000 1:40:56 PM
From: paul	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 97611

rudedog - Capellas may have worked for Lane but not directly. Lane was rumoured to be the CEO of ATT before he took the Oracle Job and he wouldnt settle for anything less now. Everyone knows that he is the reason why Oracle is where it is today not Larry E. Lane wouldn't work for Capellas in a million years - personality wise they are night and day as well. My guess is that T is the top contender - or possibly IBM. If Lane does go to CPQ which is mildly possible, it would be in Capellas' role - they may drop Capellas back to COO saying that he was an interim CEO and everyone can save face - all just my opinion.