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To: Lex who wrote (4460)	1/27/1998 10:25:00 PM
From: A. Reader	Respond to of 9798

Hi Gerald, I've heard that one before. Last time about a year and half ago I think. If it's true, I sure hope MC can get more than $2 or $3 a share for it. Regards, Kurt P.

To: Lex who wrote (4460)	1/27/1998 10:35:00 PM
From: A. Reader	Respond to of 9798

Gerald, Just throwing this in...Compaq's a bigger competitor for IBM than it used to be. This article looks like just part of a reformulated strategy for IBM. IBM fine-tunes distribution Posted at 5:44 PM PT, Jan 27, 1998 IBM is making more changes in its distribution model and changing the way it offers price protection to resellers in an effort to reduce costs and compete with Compaq and the direct-sales market, a representative said. infoworld.com

To: Lex who wrote (4460)	1/27/1998 10:39:00 PM
From: Vanni Resta	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9798

OK, Gerald. You are right. But I did provide a fresh earnings revision, which does not look too good. Anyway, just spread the word, anyone posting in Yahoo! as me is not me, because I do not have access there, nor do I plan to sign up. Happy Investing! Vanni

To: Lex who wrote (4460)	1/27/1998 11:30:00 PM
From: A. Reader	Respond to of 9798

Hi Gerald, For what it's worth: Remember this? Kind of out of nowhere at the time, mysterious and then... nothing more. ÿ"We believe recognition of intellectual property rights as they apply to both hardware and software products is significant, as IBM seeks to protect its patented inventions and receive consideration when others use them," said Marshall Phelps, Jr., IBM vice president of intellectual property and licensing. "IBM invests significant amounts of its time and resources in the research and development of new software inventions. While we believe it is advantageous to the industry and our customers for IBM to make these inventions available through license agreements, we also have a responsibility to protect our investment by enforcing our patents." businesswire.com Follow the yellow brick road. Regards, Kurt P.