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To: JRobinson who wrote (5569)	10/21/1997 5:20:00 PM
From: D.J.Smyth	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25960

Mr JRobinson, what concerned me was the statement that the report was on Bloomberg, which it is not. checked all bloomberg files today, and nothing posted by SmithBarney relative to Cymer either in Sept. or October. as suggested it may have come from Japan, but, the report was extremely biased which is unusual for an official report.

To: JRobinson who wrote (5569)	10/21/1997 6:26:00 PM
From: PAinvestor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 25960

JRobinson & GriffinMRX, Many thanks for attempting to provide a differing view and what is obviously an important topic that needs to be objectively discussed. I was originally attracted by this site due to the professionality and technical knowledge of the "techies" I just hope they haven't been scared off...... Nikon has obviously told Mr Goto that they intend to procure Komatsu lasers in 1QCY98. Fine, they may or they may not. We don't know yet. Here is what I think is important in the note: 1) Nikon is going to undershoot their forecasts this year due to problems relating to the production of excimer steppers and ASMLF is breathing down their necks with what appears to be a superior product. 2)Komatsu's lasers specs far exceed Cymers - at least in testing. They could operate comfortably at up to five billion shots or more. Double that of Cymer's. Plus they have superior beam stability. Can someone with technical knowledge please provide an insight on the above statements? As GriffinMrX originally requested "validate, elaborate or estimate the impact." Many thanks.......PAinvestor