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To: Leo Mitkievicz who wrote (112)	5/27/1998 10:49:00 PM
From: A. Reader	Respond to of 116

Hi Leo, From another of the "Ahab Club" McNealy: Java Is The Future "This is how [networked computers] are going to happen," he said. "And, this is technology that is available today. No new technology is required with Java architecture." techweb.com

To: Leo Mitkievicz who wrote (112)	6/23/1998 9:50:00 PM
From: Leo Mitkievicz	Respond to of 116

NT terminals cost too much By John Cox Network World, 6/22/98 ................snip... "We could multiply by 10 times the number of [Windows-based terminals] we sell if we were at the right price point," Botti said. ===========================snip It's going to be a very tough market to crack without a distinct price advantage," said Keith Gray, senior geophysical consultant with Amoco Corp.'s exploration and product technology group. "I'm going to be buying PCs unless there is a compelling price differential." ===========================snip It's unclear how long the vendors will be able to maintain their current prices, especially as two major companies, Motorola in the U.S. and Acorn Group in Britain, have announced Windows-based terminal reference designs that would cost between $70 and $110 for manufacturers to build. nwfusion.com