To: The Prophet who wrote (76583 ) 8/3/2001 1:05:14 AM From: richard surckla Respond to of 93625 Post from croaker frog on the New Yahoo Board... Hager Story croaker_frog 8/2/01 10:46 pm Several weeks ago, I called Jim Rockwell and we discussed a number of things concerning the recently issued patents and there have been a number of them lately. We discussed the trial and speculated about what was going through Payne's mind and what might be the outcome. It was apparent in my chat that Jim was working on something that really excited him. He gave me some vague hints about the possibility of a big new market. I thought he was talking about a DDR improvement or related issue as that was in my mind from another source I have been in contact with. Anyway, some time went on, and I didn't hear from Jim for a while. I knew that meant he was very involved in something. With his article posted today, and a very fine report coming from Bill Teel, it looks like the Hager guys are on the right track. Spending three weeks with someone, you get an idea about people; and I will guarantee you folks this: that if Jim wrote it, and Hager put it out mid-week, there are some very strong peices of evidence that go along with it. I recall during the trial Jim finding out that there were other Rambus patents could sue IFX on if the patents in suit were tossed or we lost. I beleive Jim did his homework then, and continues to do it now. Bill's story was equally as strong and was reported today by Magee. While Jim's story is speculative in nature, as there are no confirming sources, my friends, I would go to the bank on the merits of his research, and the thoroughness of his efforts. Bill Teel is also of equal quality.