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To: T L Comiskey who wrote (53353)	7/23/1998 2:06:00 AM
From: Rahul Desai	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 176387

What does this thread think about a HWP and DELL merger within 2 to 3 years??? These two companies would have the best cross pollination of products of any computer company. Both companies have established strong relationships with Intel and Microsoft. Non of the two companies have entered/ recognized the sub 1000 PC market or use NON-Intel Processors. They already have agreements where Dell sells HP printers and Network management software. With HP, the proposed merger would get High End Computing, Chip Technology (Merced), Computer Accessories (printers, scanners) With DELL,the new company would get the DIRECT CHANNEL INFRASTRUCTURE and also the number one PC company (soon) in the world. Anyway it was late night, couldn't sleep and my mind started wondering. Any comments, opinions welcome. Regards, Rahul P.S. This merger also makes sense when you look at Dell's PE and Market Cap. Dell needs alternative products and revenue stream for the future.

To: T L Comiskey who wrote (53353)	7/23/1998 6:35:00 AM
From: JPR	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

TLC: Ken...i still use a 12-15 yr old phone....cant say the same for my computer..........somehow this argument seems like apples (please excuse this ) and oranges to me........tim I still have and use 2-line, 6 button, pick-up and hold, lighted push- button, black rotary dial phone in my office for the past 24 years. Keeps on going, going and going. The local telephone company is after me to change to the modern units. Why change or fix when it ain't broken. You are right about the computers. Obsolescence is the middle name of the computers. JPR