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To: Mkilloran who wrote (9810)	12/18/2000 11:58:45 AM
From: Link Lady	Respond to of 12823

Plaintree Systems Signs VAR Agreement with CDS/Prometheus 11:47 EST Monday, December 18, 2000 OTTAWA, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ - Plaintree Systems Inc. (Plaintree), a leading manufacturer of optical wireless products and network switches, today announced it has signed a VAR (Value Added Reseller) agreement with CDS/Prometheus for domestic and international sales. CDS/Prometheus (www.cdsp.net) is an Ottawa-based supplier of high-speed communications for networks and ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and is a subsidiary of International Datacasting Corporation (TSE:IDC). International Datacasting Corporation (IDC) (http://www.intldata.ca)) provides advanced systems and services for the broadband satellite distribution of digital data in a variety of point-to-multipoint applications with an existing base in 35 countries worldwide. Plaintree develops and manufactures optical wireless links using robust and reliable LED technology. These links, which are part of Plaintree's new WAVEBRIDGE series, provide high-speed network connections, bypassing the need for expensive cable installation and frequency licensing for Internet Service Providers. "We are always looking for new and exciting ways to deliver a last-mile solution," stated Barry Williams, President and CEO of CDS/Prometheus. "Now, with the addition of wireless LED, we can offer an even wider choice of services to our clients. We are pleased to be partnering with the very best in this field." "CDS/Prometheus will be including LED wireless in its national and international offering," said David Watson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Plaintree. "We think our products are a perfect fit with the network infrastructure that CDS/Prometheus provides." About CDS/Prometheus -------------------- CDS/Prometheus (CDSP) is a company devoted to information sharing and is the result of the merging of CDS Data Systems and PROMETHEUS Information Services, both founded in 1996. CDSP was formed in November 1999 as a merging of the teams of talented people from both companies with backgrounds in computers, networking, Intranet, Internet and high-speed communications. CDSP works with ISPs, architects, builders, property management companies, business, and communities to provide high-speed Internet solutions. The solutions that are provided are in the 2Mb to 100Mb range and use the latest in wireless technology. In September 2000, International Datacasting Corporation of Ottawa (TSE: IDC) acquired CDS/Prometheus. Visit CDSP at www.cdsp.net About Plaintree Systems ----------------------- Founded in 1988, Plaintree Systems Inc. is a leading manufacturer of optical wireless links, network switches, and LAN and telecommunications products. Using infrared (LED) technology, Plaintree's high-quality products offer high-speed data and voice transmission without any licensing requirements. These links are easy to install. Once installed the links are safe, secure, reliable, and robust, so avoid costly network downtime. Unlike other network solutions, these links can be densely co-located to provide big bandwidth connectivity without the frequency problems associated with crowded airwaves. The technology is a cost-efficient alternative to the expense of laying cable to connect the 'last mile'. Internet service providers and cellular operators are some of the potential markets for Plaintree's systems. Another high-potential market is the avionics industry, where radio frequencies are tightly regulated. Plaintree Systems headquartered in the Ottawa region, operates manufacturing facilities for switches and wireless products in Arnprior, Ontario. Plaintree is publicly traded in Canada on the Toronto Stock Exchange and in the U.S. on the Nasdaq Bulletin Board, with 86,059,869 shares outstanding. Plaintree maintains a world-wide web site at plaintree.com..

To: Mkilloran who wrote (9810)	12/18/2000 12:01:48 PM
From: MikeM54321	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 12823

Mkilloran- Again, I think you and I agree on the cable plant's ultimate value, but I think we differ GREATLY on the time frame for new services to roll out. It's going to be a very long process. It has to be because it's pay as you go. MSOs always climb uphill(understatement) in financing. Interactive services in 2001? Again, I don't know of any specific stats indicating these have rolled out in any quantity this year or will next. I think the number is close to neglible so I think there are only 'tests' today. Putting the 'capability' in a STB is far different from turning the system on. Can you find a real deployment of iTV today? I know there are some tests going on in the UK. If you have a url to the actual test results detailing how it works, it would be appreciated. As you may also know, the FTC threw another monkey wrench in iTV world. If I'm reading them correctly, they want 'open access' on iTV!? What a disaster that would be. Thanks. -MikeM(From Florida)