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To: David Lawrence who wrote (15954)	6/9/1998 11:45:00 AM
From: Scrapps	Read Replies (7) \| Respond to of 22053

Okay I fuss up...I posted a 3Com-LU release on the Aware thread and not here...didn't want to cramp Moony too much. NOW where is Sandra Bullock??

To: David Lawrence who wrote (15954)	6/9/1998 12:17:00 PM
From: Moonray	Respond to of 22053

3Com Brings Networking Home; Introduction of OfficeConnect Networking Kit; Extends Company's Line of Home Solutions 08:13 a.m. Jun 09, 1998 Eastern SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 1998--Responding to the growing number of consumers who require a way to easily and cost effectively join multiple PCs together, 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) today introduced its latest OfficeConnect(R) networking kit. Offering a low cost, easy-to-use, all-in-one-box solution, the 3Com OfficeConnect Networking Kit (4-port) provides the components needed to easily build a home or small office network. This consumer-oriented offering is ideal for connecting two or more PCs in the home, allowing families and PC enthusiasts to share files, share peripherals such as a printer, access the Internet, or enjoy interactive gaming. "3Com has a strong consumer presence in the retail channel with the U.S. Robotics(R) brand of modems, the world's no. 1 selling brand of modems, as well as the Palm Computing(R) line of connected organizers," said Rakefet Kasdin, vice president and general manager of 3Com's Ethernet Products Division. "Leveraging this strength, 3Com is now delivering a networking kit to meet the consumer demand for a low cost, easy to install and use communication product, making networking accessible to the over fifteen million multiple PC households in the U.S." 3Com offers a wide variety of home and home office networking products, including modems, hubs and network interface cards. The new 3Com OfficeConnect Networking Kit (4-port) joins the existing 8-port version, which is serving the needs of growing businesses installing their first network. 3Com's OfficeConnect networking kits are compatible with most leading network operating systems and are expandable as networking needs increase. Consumers have specific home connectivity requirements and 3Com has created home networking solutions to suit a variety of needs for the: -- telecommuter - home connectivity means easier access to the corporate intranet and crucial business information; -- multiple PC household - home connectivity allows the entire family to share Internet access and peripherals such as a printer and CD-ROM drive; -- PC enthusiast - home connectivity allows each PC to leverage the latest technologies and enables entertainment applications such as head-to-head gaming. Complete Network In A Box With its latest OfficeConnect networking kit, 3Com brings its trusted quality and expertise to provide a simple, easy-to-use solution, helping the consumer seamlessly bring networking into the home. The OfficeConnect networking kit bundles together 3Com's award-winning network interface cards (NICs) and a 4-port hub for connecting two or more PCs together for a complete network solution. The networking kit includes: -- Two EtherLink(R) III ISA NICs -- One OfficeConnect hub TP4 (4-port hub) -- Two 25-foot Category 5 UTP cables -- Installation Wizard software -- User Guide including Quick Steps to Networking with Windows '95 Set-Up is a Snap The company's new Installation Wizard software makes small network set-up easy the first time. For Windows '95 users, 3Com's Installation Wizard software guides customers through the connection process, confirming successful installation and aiding in troubleshooting should problems arise. The 3Com OfficeConnect Networking Kit (4-port) also includes a step-by-step user guide with detailed installation instructions. 3Com Networking Goes Retail -- "Bring the Benefits Home" In conjunction with the release of the latest OfficeConnect networking kit into the retail channel, 3Com will launch a merchandising program specifically designed to educate consumers on the benefits of home networking. The campaign, entitled "Bring The Benefits Home", has been created as a tool to help consumers simplify their selection of home networking equipment. At the retail location, consumers can answer a few simple questions using a specially designed interactive CD-ROM that will generate a personalized shopping list detailing the equipment needed to begin their home networking experience. Offered at an estimated U.S. street price of $119, the 3Com OfficeConnect Networking Kit (4-port) version is available nationwide at office and computer superstores, as well as regional electronics stores and outlets. The 3Com OfficeConnect Networking Kit (4-port) comes with unlimited free telephone technical support for consumers in the U.S. and is backed by a lifetime limited warranty. About 3Com 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to communicate and share information and resources at anytime from anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to more than 100 million customers worldwide. For more information on 3Com home networking solutions, consumers can contact their local computer retailer or visit 3Com's World Wide Website at 3com.com . o~~~ O