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To: Buckwheat who wrote (27224)	12/28/1997 7:23:00 PM
From: Paul Engel	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1574098

Buckwheat - Re: " I don't see a great departure in "business" America (or the world for that matter) from the emerging consumer "econo" market." You are clearly unaware of the business market. Your assumptions are just that - assumptions. Have you seen Compaq's TV commercials over the past two months - HEAVILY emphasizing the Pentium II? Have you read Compaq's quarterly reports? Have you spoken to Compaq's Investor Relations people? Get some facts - they work better than assumptions. Paul

To: Buckwheat who wrote (27224)	12/28/1997 8:19:00 PM
From: Joey Smith	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1574098

Buckweat, re:I personally see "business" America as a huge market in the next two years; however, unlike retail consumers who buy "all" that they want, most businesses buy "only" what they need. I don't see a great departure in "business" America (or the world for that matter) from the emerging consumer "econo" market. WRONG! A top issue with corporate IT is to ensure that the equipment they buy will have a lifetime of at least 2-3 years (so this doesn't interfere with business plans), and that is why most IT depts. are not and will not be interested in the low-end. Most IT planners said they will continue to spend at least the same amount for their average PC purchases, knowing that will get a lot more performance with the same amount of dollars. joey