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To: Paul Hofmann who wrote (23047)	12/12/1997 10:36:00 AM
From: Citidude	Respond to of 41046

Paul, thanks so much, feel free to post those other 10 any time. Chris (eom)

To: Paul Hofmann who wrote (23047)	12/12/1997 11:15:00 AM
From: elk	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41046

Paul, Thanks for that post. This quote should remind people of the focus of this company and what it has always been. <<We are now poised to take FNet to the public so we can make our dreams (and 5 years of planning!) come true.>> President's Message When I first heard this discussed 2 years ago, it was, to me, a pipedream, a fantasy. Internet Telephony was not a industry, it too was a drawing board dream. We stand on the threshhold of seeing this dream realized and people are focused on the backburner issues. It seems incredulous to me that the focus is not FNET. That is what Frank is obviously focused on. If you feel that he is wrongly concentrating on a plan 5 YEARS in the making, perhaps those people have fcoused their investments unwisely. FNET was and is the goal. All the rest were ideas that came along the way and possibilities that opened up. stt, Citidude, and Judith, your post focus on the negative aspects of some of the ideas that have sprung up along the way; without mentioning the successes. How about this one POP-in-a-Box. An idea that literally came from nowhere(though some of us know who the true credit for this one goes.) and ATT and others bought them. If and when the FNET IPO goes through, those other deals may start realizing their potential or they may not. However, if those deals do not realize their potential, at that point, the stock will be over $20 anyway and I don't think that you will feel so badly for the loss of these opportunities. Paul, sorry this started as a short thank you, but it kind of grew to mostly not focus on your post, but your post was concise and summarized a lot of things I've been feeling. Evan

To: Paul Hofmann who wrote (23047)	12/12/1997 11:36:00 AM
From: Ward W. Ward	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 41046

Paul, Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. I needed to here what you said. I share your feelings regarding the long term outlook for Franklin and therefore should take RB's advice and turn my computer off and return in the Spring. There is much to feel good about, although when we read all that is happening with other companies debuting telephony products and aligning with major companies, it is that much harder to wait for Frank's announcement of "large carrier" contracts. Also, what happened the Chief Editor of Computer Telephony Magazine and his planned review of the best DVGs on the market (including the Tempest)? Has anyone seen the December issue? I know the Tempest is good, I just want the world to know it also. Patiently waiting for that great day. Bill Ward

To: Paul Hofmann who wrote (23047)	12/12/1997 12:34:00 PM
From: rd greer	Respond to of 41046

Nice recap, Paul. Thanks for the unimpassioned review. It never hurts to revist the FACTS as well as the speculation and reasoned possibilities in light of the evidence. Seth, unless things change, I likely won't make it to Westlake in January. If things change, I'll notify you and 'snake' and perhaps he and I can meet in ATL for the long trip west. So much to do, so little time. rd