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To: Barry A. Watzman who wrote (45156)	1/13/1998 4:38:00 PM
From: Ibexx	Respond to of 186894

Barry, Re. Gross margin Andy Grove had repeatedly said that the percentage number is not important; what is important is the absolute numbers. Ibexx

To: Barry A. Watzman who wrote (45156)	1/13/1998 4:40:00 PM
From: Intel Trader	Respond to of 186894

Barry, re: Before we all get too carried away, gross margin % for 1998 expected to be 55%... GM used to be at 63% some time around April last year. The market is looking toward future earnings. IMHO with flat expected revs, we'll be in a trading range as soon as things settle down over next couple of weeks. CC to tell quite a bit. it (still holding quite a bit).

To: Barry A. Watzman who wrote (45156)	1/13/1998 4:47:00 PM
From: Tony Viola	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 186894

Barry, yes I saw that about gross margins expected to be lower in 1998, and we should stay sober. However, Intel always says they are more interested in gross profits than gross margins. Hopefully they make it up in expense control and gross revenues. Tony