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Politics : Ask Michael Burke -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: michael c. peterson who wrote (29925)	7/17/1998 1:45:00 AM
From: Thomas M.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

I overheard two geeks raving about their G3s at Borders the other day, but I don't know their names. And don't come near me with that CPQ crap. <g> Tom

To: michael c. peterson who wrote (29925)	7/17/1998 11:12:00 AM
From: Knighty Tin	Respond to of 132070

Mike, Steve Jobs. <G> Though the term "bought" may be suspect. And you have to dispose of your own Compaq trash. CNBS showed a "computer shredder" on television a couple of days back, and I found that intriguing. I agree with your sentiment. Apple says that they are 15% of CompUsa's sales. When I visit there, I never see anyone even looking at $2000 Macs when the generic down the next aisle is selling for $599. Though I have no proof, my guess is that this profit has more to do with the writing off of inventory than it does with any comeback. MB