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To: Andrew Vance who wrote (12431)	2/26/1998 11:11:00 PM
From: SE	Respond to of 17305

RAIN - @ $15.625, I have a $15.5 stop loss on it which will be raise 1/4 point for every 1/4 rise in the stock. I want out, for the moment but am experimenting at letting the profits run. Scott and I have done well here but This is not my sector and profit percents have been just barely reached. Yes, but in only 8 weeks! What on earth do I have to do for you??? <<gg>> I suppose you want your profit targets in just one week! Well, I am working on it! I knew this one would run after the fall. The companies that have good fundamentals always product at least 20% after a major decline. Another one of these is PHL, which I did not mention, but damn, it ran very well. I almost bought it at just below $8 and anyone could have bought it at $8 1/4 as it sat there for several days and then boom.....$10. -Scott PS - If CIEN is as good a company as you state, you will get your 20% in 6 to 8 weeks. Probably more than 20%. Guaranteed! (no, not really, but it felt like that was a good place to say that!)

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (12431)	2/27/1998 12:06:00 AM
From: Trader X	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 17305

IDTI update: chart4.bigcharts.com:80/chart?time=7&freq=1&uf=32&lf=16&type=4&style=3&size=3&maval=10&state=0&compidx=aaaaa&symb=idti&ma=3&comp=&trans=0&r=chart&sid=2561&sec=c&xyz=229021218&s=7319 IDTI held support on a pullback to 15 the past few days, and now I expect it to continue on a good long run to the mid 20s, even 30. This is a BUY now that it's held support, for anyone who hasn't done so yet. -kh

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (12431)	2/27/1998 5:27:00 AM
From: Patrick Slevin	Respond to of 17305

Just a thought that has worked for me. Unfortunately, as I never did sell out of some stock I bought years ago as they did not violate the rule behind the scheme for extremely long periods of time. But on RAIN and ASMLF. Well, I can understand being nervous about a sharp decline that creates a spike-down leaving one unable to get out. To tell the truth, I only did this with Blue Chips; like XON, GE, AHP, etc. Anyway, the logic is to follow the higher-high/higher-low scheme. I modified the rule for my own use, but the classic scheme is to move up your stop to the last "higher-low" each time the stock makes a new "higher-high". My modification is to use the "higher-low" offset by one. I think this smoothes out the jags a bit, particularly in the higher priced stocks. Just a thought. Not a trading mentality, but your concern is centered around letting profits run. In any event, that 25 cent stop on RAIN seems extremely tight but of course it's your money. BTW, I do not have any charts up and running so I have no idea what RAIN and ASMLF are doing. It's just a general scheme, that's all.

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (12431)	2/27/1998 9:44:00 AM
From: Patrick Slevin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17305

Andrew's PSA It appears the news that AV is still holding NCDI has given the issue a positive spin today. Up 7/8s.

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (12431)	2/27/1998 10:12:00 AM
From: Trader X	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17305

ASYT finding support at $28 this morning. daily: ff7.quote.com 5 minute: ff7.quote.com I think this may be the bottom of the retracement. -kh

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (12431)	2/27/1998 11:56:00 AM
From: Tech Master	Respond to of 17305

AV- ALYD NEWS: Friday February 27, 11:19 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Alydaar Software Corporation Alydaar Hires Director Of Business Development And Alliances For The Americas CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Alydaar Software Corporation (Nasdaq: ALYD - news) has hired Chuck Boris to be its Director of Business Development and Alliances for the Americas. Chuck Boris has over 20 years of IS experience in Sales and Marketing in the computer industry. In his most recent position before joining Alydaar Software, he was Director of Channel Sales for MatriDigm Corporation. Zitel Corporation (Nasdaq: ZITL - news) owns approximately 30% of MatriDigm. He sold their first business to the Federal Government, Department of Defense, the United States Army for Year 2000 renovation of COBOL code. In the past, he has had Management and Sales positions with Amdahl Corporation and Stratus Computers. Robert Gruder, Alydaar's CEO, stated, ''I am pleased to have Chuck join the Alydaar team. Alydaar has seen a significant demand for its services through channel partners and we wanted to have an experienced Year 2000 professional to lead the team. Chuck's experience will be a significant contribution to Alydaar's long range marketing plans.'' Alydaar Software Corporation is a software reengineering company, specializing in providing services to resolve the Year 2000 problem, as well as computer language translation and systems migration services. Using SmartCode(R), their core reengineering technology, Alydaar has already automatically corrected millions of lines of code for its clients and who have put it back into production. Alydaar has offices throughout North America and Europe. SOURCE: Alydaar Software Corporation

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (12431)	2/27/1998 2:24:00 PM
From: Andrew Vance	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17305

AV -- Monday Morning Quarterbacking CFMT I was informed that I did not include CFMT on the PSA (boy do I feel silly about PSA. I though it was an airline). CFMT reported a loss yesterday as it presented its quarterly results. Had I included it, I would have said I was holding and will continue to hold until it performs. Its time is about to come and any dips into the 17s should be used as an opportunity to accumulate. this last item is too late to act on, hence Monday Morning Quarterbacking by myself. Key point is that CFMT will perform this year and has not been forsaken by me. Andrew BTW-I will only mention this once, I hope. ISNR (intelligent Sensor Technology) filed SEC documents last week for an upcoming offering between $7.50 and $8.50. Do a little research on this company at your leisure. It is a sensor company that will use MEMS technology to manufacture industrial and commercial sensors. One such sensor might be tire pressure sensors for the automotive industry. MEMS is a fledging technology just cracking out of the shell. We know it best in the form of the accelerometers that are incorporated into the car airbag systems. the most sophisticated of these are made by ADI. Also, I still am not very motivated by the DD sector but I cannot deny the exuberance I feel for the Quinta article I read. they are a wholly owned subsidiary of SEG. If SEG were to raise money by taking the company public (Quinta), I think it would be a worthwhile activity. Barring that event, I have to admit SEG should be looked at closer. It is the #1 disk drive supplier I am told and this high density Optically Assisted Winchester Technology is a step function improvement.

To: Andrew Vance who wrote (12431)	2/28/1998 11:37:00 AM
From: Tech Master	Respond to of 17305

Tech Master's High Risk/High Return Update: Irvine Sensors (IRSN) Summary of the shareholder meeting from yesterday: A post from Yahoo.... From Yahoo board: Subj: shareholders meeting By: hohobo Date: Feb 27 1998 5:36 P.M PST Reply To: Msg. 132 by hohobo Well I just returned and,as promised,will give you a quick update.The room was SRO.Mood was good.Most of these investors have been thru the ringer w/this stock and were ready to hear some good news....And they did.efilm could be on store shelves by year end,if many things fall together.Small contract to be announced next week.But big things could be starting w/Locheed.Conference call tues.And I hope they can convey their enthusiasm on a phone.Their tone was very upbeat,but at the same time they conveyed the risks involved.I walked away saying "I won't be wealthy come Monday morning,but by end of 98 I will be shopping for luxury items".This can only be a short note,I'm going out for coctails.I cannot talk the tech,but can convey the mood,and I am increasing my stake in IRSN