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To: Captain Jack who wrote (89460)	2/2/2001 12:50:12 AM
From: Andreas	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 97611

Captain Jack; It would seem then that the next questions to ask are, (1) how many employees does the U.S. postal service employ (apparently about 800,000) and (2) how many employees at the U.S. Postal Service are in the market for a new computer? It would seem that the actual sales generated from this deal could be anywhere from $800 million (assuming $1000/computer) to next to nothing. I wonder what percentage is reasonably likely. Any ideas anyone based on experiences in other similar programs? At 10% revenues = $80 million At 20% revenues = $160 million At 40% revenues = $320 million At 60% revenues = $480 million At 80% revenues = $640 million This deal, while better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick, doesn't appear to equal billions even if those who elect to buy, buy two computers apiece. What am I missing?