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To: stribe30 who wrote (131256)	2/1/2001 9:36:38 AM
From: richard surckla	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577825

TheCoveredCall.com: Samsung develops more affordable Rambus memory FEB 1, 2001, M2 Communications - South Korean memory maker Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Wednesday said it has developed a more affordable Rambus (NASDAQ: RMBS) DRAM (RDRAM) chip that has a simplified architecture similar to mainstream synchronous DRAMs and a die size that is 5 percent smaller than other RDRAMs. According to Samsung the new Rambus DRAM is configured as a 4-bank memory rather than 32-bank memories in conventional RDRAM devices and the 256-Mbit Rambus chip is ready for production using a 0.17-micron design rule process. In the past Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) complained publicly that delays in delivering its next generation Pentium 4 was due in part to the complexity and scarcity of Rambus RDRAM memory. Mass production of the "affordable" RDRAM is set to begin in the second half of 2001 with the memory being aimed at mid-priced and low-end PC systems, Samsung said. Samsung claims it captured at least 50 percent of the worldwide RDRAM shipments in 2000. Samsung says the new design will reduce production costs by at least 20 percent. The company predicted that between 250 million and 300 million RDRAM chips will be shipped in 2001. Samsung estimates current Rambus chips are priced two to three times higher than SDRAM chips. The price RDRAM memory has been a thorn in Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) side. INTC stated that it would develop its new Pentium 4 computer to work with cheaper SDRAM memory and Double Data Rate (DDR) chips which are a potential competitor to RDRAM's speed. But the new chip may sway INTC back to a RDRAM only architecture. By doing so, INTC can save on development costs and increase the time to market on the mid-priced PC systems. It should be noted that Rambus does not manufacture any of the technology themselves but license the technology to other companies. Thus Samsung can adjust the Rambus design any way it likes so long as they pay a royalty on the chip sales. Rambus recently reported its Q1 results and said fiscal first-quarter profit rose more than fivefold and revenue almost tripled as more companies agreed to pay royalties to use its technology. Currently six of the 10 largest memory-chip makers pay Rambus royalties for a wide range of chip designs for use in computers, telecommunications gear, high-definition televisions and Sony's PlayStation2 video game consoles. Other companies are contesting Rambus's patents. Micron Technology (NYSE: MU), Infineon Technologies and Hyundai Electronics are suing Rambus or being sued by Rambus--or both--over legal rights to computer-chip technology. Learn how to profit from this news at thecoveredcall.com. Also, take the Investor Stock Poll and tell us what you think! ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. Further information on M2 PressWIRE can be obtained at presswire.net on the world wide web. Inquiries to info@m2.com)). (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

To: stribe30 who wrote (131256)	2/1/2001 9:37:49 AM
From: Joe NYC	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577825

Interesting article: 'Communitarian' vs. libertarian leanings of Bush's policies and appointees washingtonpost.com

To: stribe30 who wrote (131256)	2/1/2001 9:53:56 AM
From: richard surckla	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1577825

stribe... "my lectures at following procedures and such didn't go over too well." I thought your posts were good. They were right and to the point. I think everybody else thinks the same as well but would never admit it. People should look at the meat of your post and forget about me or Mani. If there are guidelines, then follow them. Otherwise why have guidelines at all? It is obvious to all that when something goes against Mani's grain he wields a heavy hand. Again, forget me, because it's not about me. I just happen to be the one to get smacked around a bit. Wrong choice. Go back and read some of Mani's posts. The intent and "sound" of his heavy hand is apparent. According to his rules that he established for this board, I should have the right at this time to post on the Moderated thread. It took 3 votes to lift the ban. This criteria has been met. The question then becomes, "Why can't I post?"

To: stribe30 who wrote (131256)	2/1/2001 2:09:25 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1577825

I'll be surprised if I dont get a few votes for suspension for being so persistent about it... doesnt help me much in the way of arguing with you about the need and necessity for a moderated thread... I still think there is one.. Scott, the mod thread may have been appropriate and even good had its creation been done in public. It was not....and when something is done in secrecy, I always question the creators' motives. I just think the whole Richard thing got badly mishandled.. and the thread decided that the bypassing of the current rules there were ok by him as long as they got him off the thread for 2 weeks. My whole point was that if they had followed their procedure.. I wouldnt even be harping about it. Can you give me the number for your post...I haven't read the mod thread in months and don't want to wade thru a lot of posts. Thanks. ted