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To: steve who wrote (4849)11/8/1997 2:05:00 PM
From: steve  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 26039
 
AOL part one... 5 NOV to 8 NOV

Subject: 2nd quessing?
Date: Wed, Nov 5, 1997 16:27 EST
From: Arevorp
Message-id: <19971105212701.QAA16686@ladder01.news.aol.com>


I have owned IDX for 9+ yrs. They have positive news today replacing AFIS products through NEC ( more likely to happen in the future) . IDX is down and AFIS is up.
What am I missing about IDX? Why are the big boys avoiding this company (which I say has unbelivable potential) ?
Is there other long long long term investors feeling the same way as me. I'm starting to think I'm beating a dead horse with so much competition heating up.
My gut feeling for many years is that biometrics will be a huge pie but will IDX only have a sliver of a piece.

5000 shares and rethinking
AREVORP

Subject: Printrak news
Date: Wed, Nov 5, 1997 17:16 EST
From: Spiritman
Message-id: <19971105221600.RAA21568@ladder02.news.aol.com>

ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 4, 1997--Printrak
International Inc. (NASDAQ:AFIS) presented its strategy and vision
of a worldwide networked law enforcement system to customers at the
19th Annual Users' Conference held in Anaheim earlier this month.
The company is one of the world's leading providers of automated
fingerprint identification systems (AFIS), mugshot systems,
computer-aided dispatch (CAD) systems, and record management systems
(RMS).
The Printrak Users' Group is comprised of hundreds of officials
representing a diverse group of U.S. and international government
agencies which utilize Printrak's leading edge technology and
products. Nearly 300 officials and administrators from around the
world attended the five-day conference, titled "AFIS -- The World
Wide Web."
The event featured over 30 sessions designed to educate and
inform customers on the latest technology solutions offered by
Printrak. Keynote speaker Don Pearson, publisher of Government
Technology, highlighted the explosion of new technology developments
and the growing need to connect systems around the world in order to
leverage these advances to their fullest potential.
According to Users' Group Chairperson Pete Schroedter, "The
real value of the conference is to provide a forum to bring key
members of the global law enforcement community together to exchange
ideas and gain insights into new technologies which allow us to more
effectively serve the public." Schroedter is AFIS manager of the
Harris County Sheriff's Department in Houston.
"We're pleased to see the number of attendees increase each and
every year. More and more agencies around the world are embracing
technology for the betterment of society and this is best
represented by the Printrak Users' Group which continues to grow
stronger each year," said Richard Giles, president and chief
executive officer.
"As demonstrated by the impressive array of new products and
technologies at this year's conference, Printrak is committed to
supporting these users. We're investing heavily in people and ideas
for the continued development of the art and science of digital
justice solutions."
A major focus of the conference was the interactive, hands-on
demonstration of Printrak's unique end-to-end "digital justice
solution," including industry-leading software and hardware which
enable computer-aided dispatch, automated fingerprint
identification, mugshot/photo imaging, records management, document
imaging, computerized criminal history and jail management systems.

Company Information
Printrak International (http://www.printrakinternational.com)
is a leading worldwide supplier of integrated identification and
information systems used primarily in criminal justice and public
safety applications, and with increasing frequency in civil
applications such as welfare and immigration control. The company
provides networked fingerprint, photo imaging, computer-aided
dispatch and automated records management systems. The company's
systems serve approximately 600 national, state, county, and
municipal agencies in 26 countries.
Printrak has sold more AFIS systems than any other company in
the world. The company has been a leading developer of AFIS
technology and delivered the world's first commercially available
AFIS systems to the FBI in 1975. Printrak has since continued its
pace-setting technology development and in 1994 launched the
industry's first real-time AFIS system.
Printrak's core AFIS business was expanded in 1997 with the
acquisitions of TFP Inc. of Greenville, S.C., the industry's leading
supplier of computer-based mugshot systems; a business unit of SCC
Communications of Boulder, Colo., providers of computer-aided
dispatch (CAD) systems and records management systems (RMS) for law
enforcement and emergency services agencies; and SunRise Imaging of
Fremont, Calif., a leading developer and manufacturer of high
performance systems which digitize microfilm and microfiche.
--30--CB/np* KM/np JS/np

Subject: BioMouse
Date: Wed, Nov 5, 1997 20:11 EST
From: CWOCHS
Message-id: <19971106011201.UAA10395@ladder02.news.aol.com>

The Novemeber 3rd issue of Time Digital featured an item on American Biometrics BioMouse.

Looks like am interesting and inexpensive introduction of biometrics to the desktop.

Any thoughts?

Subject: Re: 2nd quessing?
Date: Wed, Nov 5, 1997 22:44 EST
From: JNOWLING
Message-id: <19971106034400.WAA26967@ladder01.news.aol.com>

I have been in this stock for five years, and have seen alot of hype over the last couple of years. It's always coming soon , then comes the let down, then the hype about the next time. The big investors do not like stocks that trade at 200 +- times earnings. How about the guy with all the info all the time who decided to bury his head in the sand for the next three months. I would too if I would of made all those calls, pretty embarrassing.
bailing tomorrow
enough is enough

Subject: Where is the good news
Date: Wed, Nov 5, 1997 22:54 EST
From: Brutusone
Message-id: <19971106035400.WAA28137@ladder02.news.aol.com>

I can see nothing has happened good to IDX since my last visit.. Lots of promises and stories and nothing nothing..Something is wrong.........where are the earnings and the contracts and the movement in the stock price. What is going on here...

Just my opinion, so chill everyone.........

Subject: Re: Where is the good news
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 01:54 EST
From: MarvinS174
Message-id: <19971106065400.BAA14149@ladder01.news.aol.com>

entification System for the State of Indiana

ÿÿÿÿBusiness/Technology Editors

ÿÿÿÿWASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1997--

ÿÿÿÿThe Indiana State Police and The Indiana Department of Corrections
ÿÿÿÿImplement NEC Biometric System to Identify, Apprehend Criminals

ÿÿÿÿNEC Technologies, a pioneer and world leader in the development, marketing and implementation of Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) technology for law enforcement, today announced a $3 million contract with the Indiana State Police and Indiana Department of Corrections (DOC). The NEC AFIS21 system replaces the state's current Printrak International AFIS system in order to provide the most advanced fingerprint technology to
identify and apprehend criminals.
ÿÿÿÿ"NEC is very pleased to be working with the state of Indiana in implementing the latest AFIS technology into their criminal justice system," said Bill Wells, vice president of NEC Technologies' AFIS Division. "With the NEC AFIS21 system, the state of Indiana will have the most accurate and cost-effective AFIS available today to ensure the highest level of criminal identification."
ÿÿÿÿIndiana's NEC AFIS21 system will streamline record keeping, increase efficiency and improve crime fighting by ensuring accurate offender processing to the proper DOC inmate records, identifying subjects referenced in criminal records and comparing crime scene fingerprints of unknown origin with identified fingerprints in file. The system features Automatic Classification and Pre-Selection (AC/PS), the first fully automated workflow process that
executes fingerprint matching and registration without human intervention. AC/PS automatically narrows searches based on distinct demographic and fingerprint characteristics, saving valuable time while increasing identification accuracy.
ÿÿÿÿThe NEC AFIS21 system will include a central database at the Indiana State Police Records Division serving as the central repository for arrest, disposition and custody/supervision data. More than 2 million tenprint and latent fingerprint images will be classified and stored electronically with their associated demographic data, such as crime code and criminal record. The database will be accessed throughout the state from remote sites that
include four latent sites, nine live scan locations and three Department of Corrections mug shot/live scan locations.

NEC Technologies' AFIS and AISG Divisions

ÿÿÿÿNEC is recognized as the industry leader in Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems, latent identifications and large (greater than one million records) networked AFISs. Based in Washington, D.C., NEC Technologies' AFIS Division markets AFIS products for law enforcement and jail management. The AISG Division markets commercial finger imaging products for vertical markets, including healthcare, social welfare services, access control,
immigration and motor. The company installed its first law enforcement AFIS in North America at the San Francisco Police Department in 1983, and its first healthcare HealthID system in LaPorte Hospital, Indiana, in 1995. The more than 50 NEC AFIS systems installed worldwide contain fingerprints on more than 50 million subjects. These systems have solved more crimes using latent prints than all other AFIS systems in the world combined. Information
about NEC's AFIS products can be found on the Web at nec.com or by contacting Chris Warner, director of marketing for NEC AFIS at 888-AFIS-NEC.

NEC Technologies, Inc.

eom.

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Subject: Re: Where is the good news
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 01:58 EST
From: MarvinS174
Message-id: <19971106065801.BAA14380@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Brad Green at SI has confirmed that NEC AFIS is an IDX product. Hey Brute, why torture yourself? Just sell your stock and go off to other threads and be a pain. Marvin

Subject: Re: 2nd quessing?
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 08:48 EST
From: RICK OX
Message-id: <19971106134801.IAA25184@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Must admit that I share your sentiments with the lack of performance over the years. Like you , I've ben in IDX for awhile , 5yrs. I've recently come over from prodigy where there are a few very informed idx'rs , namely kathy k , geroge b & geroge h. They apparently are still bullish as many are here also. However , my patience is wearing thin with this dead money as I see other opportunities passing this money up! Perhaps this reassment means it's
finnaly time for IDX to perform as we have been so patiently waiting for , but then again how many times in the past have we all felt this way. I lurk over on SI , will join soon , and do appreciate their endeavors , however are they not frustrated also? Hope idxforever sends this post over to SI for bg and the rest to expound upon and hopefully to rationalize as to why we should continue to tie up this money.I know , long term investor
etc,etc...but when will this thing happen?????? Guess I'm a tad frustrated today.

Rick in NH

Subject: Re: Where is the good news
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 10:19 EST
From: MAMAS12
Message-id: <19971106151901.KAA01143@ladder01.news.aol.com>

HAVING THE ANWSERS (YOUR STATEMENTS claim0
BETA 8 TO 12 PLUS
little sister can make money in that climate
du try thinking before talk

Subject: Hooray...Hooray
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 10:36 EST
From: Rudybill
Message-id: <19971106153601.KAA02221@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Two Bits
Four Bits
Six Bits
A Dollar
All for Identix stand up and HOLLER!!!

Since there are more cheerleaders and pom-pom girls on this (& SI?) board than analysts I thought I should speak their language. Wake up, the coffee's brewing.
By the way, where is that old IDX seer named OSTRICH770??? Don't say he's moving into a new "computer room" this winter and will return next February. It must be chilly by now in that wilderness pup tent he's waiting in. When/if he returns it might be under screen name 1970GEO.

Subject: Re: BioMouse
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 11:54 EST
From: Cavalas
Message-id: <19971106165500.LAA07916@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Was it a product of IDX? Back about a year ago there was a post that IDX had patented a mouse with fingerprint ID. capabilities. Haven't heard anything since, but read articles occasionally about PC security.
It would be great if they could standardize credit and smart cards soon. Every card now has a pin. I don't call my house often enough to remember my phone number. No chance on the pins. And all we hear is we are the leader in everything in the world. Identix holds the answer. Now if they can convince the world to adopt their system.

ubject: Re: Hooray...Hooray
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 13:39 EST
From: NdTOTO2
Message-id: <19971106183900.NAA15374@ladder02.news.aol.com>

Yeah --He can run but he can't hide! At least not for long.

Subject: Re: Logged off at home only....
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 13:45 EST
From: Rajun R
Message-id: <19971106184501.NAA15773@ladder02.news.aol.com>

I will be checking in from time to time at work when I get a chance.....since I will be here more than usual. Do not think that just because I have signed off at home, that I will not be keeping a eye on the board. I will try to post periodically....if anything important needs to be addressed. I do not plan to let the shorts run wild!
Be wary of those who continue to post news from supposed competitors....new scanners and such....No other company is nipping at IDX's heels......I will be the first one to let you know if this ever happens.
Keep the faith,
I see no Geo's in my future,
Porsche770

Subject: Re: Hooray...Hooray
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 13:34 EST
From: Rajun R
Message-id: <19971106183401.NAA15160@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Hi Rudy,
Fooled ya.....I thought you would be up to your old short tricks....go sell that garbage somewhere else. You are not fooling anyone. You would look good in a Geo. A step up for you...I am sure.
Porsche770

Subject: Re: Where is the good news
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 13:50 EST
From: Rajun R
Message-id: <19971106185000.NAA16381@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Marvin,
I could not have said it better myself.
Et tu Brute?
Porsche770



To: steve who wrote (4849)11/8/1997 2:07:00 PM
From: steve  Read Replies (3) | Respond to of 26039
 
AOL part two

Subject: Dbii news
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 15:53 EST
From: Psam 057
Message-id: <19971106205301.PAA25913@ladder02.news.aol.com>

DBII's news today doesn't sit well with me. NEC and IDX is the team. Must be something rubbing someone wrong for NEC to contract with DBII. This opens up a number of unpleasant possibilities. What ever the rub I hope someone puts some ointment on the pain.

Glad to see DBII getting a contract, like to see all the Biometric outfits getting business. Just not through NEC. Business creates business, and would love to see all of them go.

IDX is dragging, and if it doesn't improve with this quarter, think I will believe the smart money and move on. Love IDX and what it could do, but been around long enough to know never let love get between me and my money. Slightly afraid my love may of kept me here too long now.

Long IDX, crossing fingers.....and toes!!!!!!!!!!!

ubject: Re: Hooray...Hooray per Rajun
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 16:30 EST
From: Rudybill
Message-id: <19971106213001.QAA29300@ladder02.news.aol.com>

Did anyone else notice that Rajun R's posting earlier today directed at me was signed by OSTRICH/PORSCHE/GEO-770? I guess his pup-tent got a little chilly today? A 1970-GEO may be too upscale for this fugitive!!! I guess my challenge drove him out to the open!!!
Hey,Bub, do OSTRICHES like campfire marshmallows??? What a wimp you are!!!
O/P, you and J. Saf & B. Greene and other drummers here and on SI are stock-jobbers you know! Scalawags and Carpetbaggers. The prob is you probably don't have two nickels to rub. I am glad, tho, that AOL& MotFool keep files of mess board postings for a long long time.
Adieu. Sweetest Dreams.....
B

Subject: Re: Where is the good news
Date: Thu, Nov 6, 1997 22:16 EST
From: Mbenz59869
Message-id: <19971107031600.WAA05571@ladder02.news.aol.com>

I am tired of all the BS hype on this and the SI board. The misinformation which comes from these boards is creating a credibility problem for investors. In all reality, you could cover everything that the company has told us in the last six months with twenty posts. If a guy leaves a fingerprint on a beer glass in El Paso, the board posters see a multi-million dollar opportunity in it. GET REAL!
It's about time for IDX to set up a good IR program. People need something to talk about that has substance. The shorts have run IDX's stock for the last year and a half. Until Randy Fowler takes the power back, IDX is dead money IMO.

Subject: Re: Logged off at home only....Porsche770
Date: Fri, Nov 7, 1997 06:04 EST
From: JBaker1636
Message-id: <19971107110401.GAA03591@ladder02.news.aol.com>

Hey Porsche770, you know that you can sign on someone elses account as GUEST in the sign on window and then your posts will come out under your own screen name. Many readers on the board will read Porsche messages but skip many others.
Jim

Subject: Re: Logged off at home only....Porsche770
Date: Fri, Nov 7, 1997 14:22 EST
From: Rajun R
Message-id: <19971107192200.OAA03567@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Thanks Jim.....I will do so next session.
Porsche770

Subject: Re: Logged off at home only....Porsche770
Date: Fri, Nov 7, 1997 14:23 EST
From: Rajun R
Message-id: <19971107192300.OAA03543@ladder02.news.aol.com>

Do not be a chicken little.....the sky is not falling.....IDX or the market.
Porsche770

Subject: Re: Delta's ready when Rudy is.......
Date: Fri, Nov 7, 1997 14:20 EST
From: Rajun R
Message-id: <19971107192000.OAA03437@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Rudy,
You sound pretty tough.......anytime you would like to meet in person and discuss your shortcomings (pun intended)......I will be happy to comply.
Delta's ready when you are...I 'll pay for the flight.....lets see how tough you are with no keyboard to hide behind.
Porsche770

Subject: Re: Delta's ready when Rudy is.......
Date: Fri, Nov 7, 1997 16:48 EST
From: Psam 057
Message-id: <19971107214800.QAA16039@ladder02.news.aol.com>

Hey fellows, you make me think of a school yard. It's natural to hype a stock you like. If you don't like the stock, then move on. This bit of meeting behind the outhouse is demeaning to you, this board, and IDX. Enough said.

I've enjoyed reading all the post, good or bad, hype or slam. The market has the bears in control, if it be but a day, a week, or a month. Bulls win in the long run. Nothing goes straight up, but the market does rise over time.

Still worried about that DBII thing until more information is forthcoming.

Long IDX but fingers and toes crossed.

Subject: Bring it on your short slugs! We are ready!
Date: Fri, Nov 7, 1997 21:00 EST
From: IDX4EVER
Message-id: <19971108020000.VAA10756@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Rudybill, Brutusone, MBenz59867, Ndtoto2 -

I will agree with you that IDX has been dead money for quite a while and you shorts have had their time in the sunlight for far too long. I am sure Mr. Kessler would rather have picked Identix for his 1998 pick of the year instead of 1997. Randy has concentrated on building a biometric ID juggernaut at the expense of short-term profits. Identix has had growing pains while moving from a Blue Sky company to a money maker. Some of the guys on the NRID
thread at SI still think that NRID is better than IDX because IDX's P/E is so high. (BTW the trailing P/E is now 150ish, not 200.) IMHO most, if not all, of the pieces are finally in place and Identix can finally settle down and send the increasing revenues to the bottom line as they take advantage of the expanding biometric market.

It may seem that Porsche770, Brad Greene and my self are IDX cheerleaders, but we back up our opinions with solid facts and links to websites supporting our opinion. Everytime things slow down you guys crawl out from under a rock and start asking "what have you done for me today?" Is it a coincidence that all you slugs crawled out and posted on the same day? What is your basis
for claiming that IDX is in trouble, other than the stagnant stock price and lack of information on the Sylvan deal? You can complain that IDX is not disclosing company trade secrets or blow things like the lawsuit out of proportion, but you can't change the fact that IDX's competitiors are going broke and IDX is increasing revenues at a healthy pace.

Lay out your case, not your opinion, and let's get it on! No cheering just toe to toe fisticuffs.

Subject: TAX LOSS SELLING OF IDX?
Date: Fri, Nov 7, 1997 21:48 EST
From: Brutusone
Message-id: <19971108024800.VAA15320@ladder01.news.aol.com>

OH yes, anything thats not up this year is a candidate..........get ready......

Subject: Re: Bring it on your short slugs! We are ready!
Date: Sat, Nov 8, 1997 00:48 EST
From: Mbenz59869
Message-id: <19971108054800.AAA02988@ladder02.news.aol.com>

IDX orwhatever
Sure, I have a problem with the way these boards are hyping IDX and I am a short slug. I don't know Brutusone or any of the other people on this board. I wish that I would have been short IDX over the last year and a half as I would have been much more wealthy right now.
Speaking of shorts, I am becoming somewhat suspicious of the SI group who post all day long. Do you guys work like the rest of us? What is your motivation for spending your whole day doing this? Where do you and the rest of your group get your so called information? I don't have a problem with links that you post. I do have a problem with claims of 1.00/share earnings (this year?) and 100 to 200 dollar stock prices - or the technical
experts on the board who call for the stock to be X dollars by Friday etc. This type of behavior is hype - period.
As far as going toe to toe with you, don't think so. But your offer does tell the rest of us something about you. As I recall, you were the person who offended the aliens on the SI board not long ago. That told me a great deal about you.
Stop hyping the stock and I'll go back to lurking. Otherwise, you're going to get to know me even better. I have friends who have bought into your hype and have been financially hurt. IDX's stock has been far from a glory story over the last year or two considering the lawsuits and the shortsellers constant action. IDX has great potential, but people do need to hear the other side of the story - not just your views.

Subject: mbenz, other story???
Date: Sat, Nov 8, 1997 08:28 EST
From: MD1554
Message-id: <19971108132801.IAA21641@ladder01.news.aol.com>

<<<...IDX's stock has been far from a glory story over the last year or two considering the lawsuits and the shortsellers constant action. IDX has great potential, but people do need to hear the other side of the story - not just your views.>>>
mbenz,

I am heavily invested in IDX and very objective. Iwould appreciate you explaining to me what the other side of the story is? Is IDX's products and software slipping? Is their salesforce slipping? Is their revenue not growing at 50% per qtr for the last 2 years? Wasn't IDX close to the top on the list of fastest growing technology companies in the world?

Do you remember Oracle in the early 90's almost bankrup?

Time is a funny thing, wouldn't you agree? Holding onto any stock is an impossible task for most people....and shorts know this. I for one have no problem holding a stock. I am 40 and have been investing since mid 20's, and I know first hand that holding onto companies you believe in is crucial. I missed out on some great growth because of my lack of patience. I am not a hypster but, IMO, Identix is without a doubt in the next wave of technology
companies to emerge and investors will have to hold onto their stock through some VERY tuff times to see the rewards.

I agree there is a lot of hype...especially by Brad Green on the SI board, but that will happen when people get excited about their investments. I for one take that hype with a grain of salt.

I would really like to know why you think IDX is not a sound company with some critical technology that companies like NEC, LM and ORCL need (and are using) today.

Thanks in advance.
MD1554

Subject: help needed
Date: Sat, Nov 8, 1997 09:07 EST
From: MAMAS12
Message-id: <19971108140701.JAA23815@ladder01.news.aol.com>

knowledge-wasted on this board needs to be useful
example idx 1986-shares bought & sold
1987 to 1991-bought
1992-bought&sold
have sold & bought from $4.00 to $16.00
declared dividend selling & buying from minus 8 to plus 12, past two years
double numbers%
retained 75% of core holding from maximum
300% plus gain
1987 strongly beleived IDX, would explode,1998,99,90,91
LIGHT AT THE END OF TUNNEL,
not intended to claim to fame,example of being lucky
convinced more profits,because of weak competion,and expanding markets

NON-BELIEVERS have growth stocks, WOULD YOU PLEASE SHARE
thanks,
othee

Subject: Re: mbenz, other story???
Date: Sat, Nov 8, 1997 10:11 EST
From: Mbenz59869
Message-id: <19971108151100.KAA28397@ladder01.news.aol.com>

MD

I do think that IDX is a good company with a great future IF the company is able to execute viable business plans. As far as the stockholders are concerned, we are not IMO going to do well if the company does not do a better job of communicating with the investor. The lack of communication sets up a situation where hypsters can trash the stock with misinformation. There are people out there that are making HUGE money month after month selling
calls. They appear to be very accomplished in doing this. IMO, Westergaard and A&C are not cutting the mustard with regard to IR, but then, are they receiving any information from IDX? IDX could start by finishing their website and spiffin' up their image a bit.

IF IDX has communication problems with the investor, do they also have communication problems with their clients? This inquiring mind wants to know.

Subject: IDX TA Nov 7
Date: Sat, Nov 8, 1997 11:44 EST
From: Ztrade
Message-id: <19971108164400.LAA06714@ladder01.news.aol.com>

IDX marketplace assessment 11/07/97
( last TA post Oct 31 )

near-term rank = average

max/min trading channel trendlines
+ 2wk + 4wk + 6wk
13.1 13.5 13.8 [ potential price highs ]
10.5 10.8 11.1 [ potential price lows ]

closing price 9.69
resistance level 10.3
note:recovery to 10.3 area likely

buying pressure = average
selling pressure = above average
investors = undecided
traders = undecided
intra-day market mood neutral

Some trader profit taking and some nervous investors but
the near-term technical picture remains positive, at least for now.
For risk tolerant traders, this may be a good speculative buy point.

V.R. , Z source: Share Smart

Only read further if you wish to better understand this TA

Statement of fact

Every stock price changes over time, but never in a straight line.
Therefore, TA predicts where price is likely to move with trendlines.

Near-term price trend

Near-term price behavior is predicted by a near-term trend

If this trend is bearish, the associated trendline has negative slope
and projects a line for potential highs, each lower than the last.
This trendline predicts a time-dependent resistance area (significant).

If this trend is bullish, the associated trendline has positive slope
and projects a line for potential lows, each higher than the last.
This trendline predicts a time-dependent support area (significant).

Intermediate price trend

As price moves within a near-term trading channel, there will many
intermediate rallys and declines superimposed on this movement.

Each intermediate move is described with it's own trendline.

If this trendline is negative (decline),
it represents an intermediate resistance level.

If it is positive (rally),
it represents an intermediate support level.

Support and resistance levels are considered weaker, shorter-lived and
less dependable than support and resistance areas.

Intermediate price swings are better suited to nimble traders than investors
for trading purposes. However, sometimes an intermediate move develops
strength and the TA may detect and signal a near-term bottom or top has
formed. When this happens, a new price behavior prediction (trading channel)
is generated indicating a new near-term trading pattern has developed.

Trading channel

Price never moves in a straight line. Significant rallys and declines
which we call price swings occur. Therefore, near-term price behavior
is predicted by a trading channel defined by upper and lower trendlines.

Upper and lower trendlines represent indicate where resistance/support
areas are predicted to exist.

If the trading channel is bearish (declining highs), the upper trendline is
the most significant indicator of potential resistance to higher prices.
The lower trendline shows where some resistance to declining
prices may be expected to develop (bargain hunting/bottom fishing).

If the trading channel is bullish (rising lows), the lower trendline is
the most significant indicator of potential resistance to lower prices.
The upper trendline shows where some resistance to rising prices may
be expected to develop (profit taking/consolidation).

While the actual price may stay well within the near-term trading channel,
the spread or width of this channel gives you an indication of the potential
for price swings, or in other words volatility, over the near-term.

Remember, these are trendlines, not brick walls. Price will sometimes rise
above the the upper or fall below the lower. This is often means that the
stock is either temporarilly overvalued or undervalued in the marketplace.

However, if a breakout to the upside or a breakdown to the low side is detected, predicted near-term price behavior and trading channel will change accordingly.
You will see an abrupt change in the TA. This is the first indication that the stock
has made a either a top or a bottom and you can change investment strategy accordingly.

The above is a condensed explanation of info contained in these TA posts.
Hope it helps you interpret and understand the data better.

v.r., Z

Subject: Re: mbenz, other story???
Date: Sat, Nov 8, 1997 11:48 EST
From: Dawala
Message-id: <19971108164901.LAA06909@ladder02.news.aol.com>

Mbenz59869,

What do you mean IDX should finish their website. What's wrong with it...explain please.

It is finished and has been for quite awhile. Identix Incorporated

DAWALA

Subject: Re: Bring it on your short slugs! We are ready!
Date: Sat, Nov 8, 1997 12:14 EST
From: NdTOTO2
Message-id: <19971108171401.MAA09487@ladder01.news.aol.com>

Oh yeah, it's a conspiracy! We all E-mail around to say "Lets Get 'Em".
Sorry but I don't know these people & don't care to. I'm just an investor who is sick of your hype.
Also I've noticed that you have recently only crawled out to attack the concerned, disgruntled, & questioning posters. You didn't seem too concerned about challenging the incorrect posts that have been on the board recently. Such as the fellow who thought that the class action suit had been thrown as frivolous. Wrong! In fact from what I've read on that, IDX had better be able to prove that Mark Furman planted all the evidence!
Or the people who believed that the NEC Indiana deal was IDX's, not DBI's. And if memory serves, I remember there was a former poster who was driven off the board as a liar when he said that IDX did not have an exclusive agreement with NEC. Well, given recent events, who has been shown to be the liar? (Although, I think probably an unwitting one).
It would be nice if this board was more balanced. But the hypsters want it as theirs alone. Reality checkers please don't go away.
I wish that when someone has a question or concern, it would be answered truthfully regardless of whether the answer is positive or negative. By those who have that information.
Believe me, your silence on my lawsuit question spoke volumes. I for one will not be buying more IDX until these matters are resolved.