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To: Robert A. Sutherland who wrote (1958)	12/8/1997 6:07:00 PM
From: David	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 3506

Robert, I was just trying to appreciate the irony of Trimble's stumbling breaking the china in someone else's shop. If TRMB's competitors found it too difficult to raise venture capital because, among other things, Trimble management could have done a better job, look who wins -- the stumbling management! Silver lining time. By now it should be harder than ever for a competitor to have an IPO, as Trimble finally strengthens into a series of actual (not just perceived) markets. I guess Magellan would have the best chance, if it finds its footing. These circumstances would seem to slightly increase the chance of a buyout of Trimble down the road. . . something I'd rather not see. Meanwhile, TRMB is doing pretty well on not really heavy volume. Skip, Rubble, any thoughts?