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To: john924444 who wrote (3828)	4/21/2008 5:40:36 PM
From: The Ox	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4590

First off, if you are a "first time investor" you should be using money that you can "afford" to lose. Also, if you are investing, you should not be worried about every upgrade or downgrade. Why did you choose SPSN? With thousands of stocks available, why choose a company that's been losing money hand over fist? Please understand that I'm not trying to insult or cause injury. These are serious questions that you should consider. If you can't afford to lose, then you should not be investing that much money. Start out smaller and use profits to invest in more speculative issues. Trying to choose turnaround plays as a starting point for investing is not what I would suggest for a beginner. I would pick stronger, more established companies that are making money, not losing money. Lastly, consider advice from stock boards with a large dose of skepticism. The people replying behind the keyboard do not know you, your risk tolerance, your financial status and a number of other issues that would be needed to get "good financial advice". Best of luck with your investments! jmo TO

To: john924444 who wrote (3828)	4/23/2008 9:35:56 AM
From: The Ox	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 4590

Rambus Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Spansion Last update: 4/23/2008 8:00:13 AM Companies Collaborate On Next-Generation Flash Memory Solutions LOS ALTOS, Calif., Apr 23, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rambus Inc. (RMBS), one of the world's premier technology licensing companies specializing in high-speed memory architectures, today announced that it has signed an agreement for DDR engineering services and a memorandum of understanding for future development of MirrorBit(R) Flash memory solutions with Spansion(R) Inc. (SPSN), the world's largest pure-play provider of Flash memory solutions. Initially, Rambus will provide Spansion with DDR engineering services in support of accelerating time-to-market for robust, high-volume Spansion products. Services include signal integrity simulations, system and package design, and precision in-system voltage and timing margining. "Flash memory content in electronic devices continues to grow, enabling increasingly innovative and differentiated consumer electronics products," said Ali Pourkeramati, executive vice president, Applications and Platform Engineering, at Spansion. "Our deep Flash memory expertise coupled with Rambus' signal integrity and memory interface experience will provide an enhanced opportunity to create the next generation of advanced MirrorBit Flash memory solutions." "With its preeminent expertise in Flash memory, Spansion is ideally positioned to deliver the breakthrough solutions needed by future consumer electronics products," said Martin Scott, senior vice president of Engineering at Rambus Inc. "Together, we look forward to making significant advancements in the capabilities of Flash memory systems." Rambus and Spansion signed a patent license agreement in early 2007. With a primary focus on the integrated Flash memory market, Spansion solutions are incorporated into electronic products from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), including the world's top ten handset, consumer electronics and automotive OEMs