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To: Ken Beal who wrote (59289)	8/18/1998 10:02:00 PM
From: Dr. D	Respond to of 176387

We should do the "earnings guessing game" again next quarter, but this time, everyone lowball their estimates. I have a feeling the 52c figure "originated" here. Thoughts? I have been giving this subject some thought since the discussion started last night. I personally think we DO contribute to the raised whisper number. I suggest we chance the way we do it. Why not do it like this. Post all estimates private to Patrick. Patrick keeps the estimates private, and posts them at the close of trading after earnings are reported. This way we still can play the game, without showing our hand. C'mon guy's you don't show your card's before you lay down you bets. (I love poker, but Dell is a better Game.) Any other thoughts of comments. Best wishes Donald ..." 90% of the game is « mental". Yogi Berra..

To: Ken Beal who wrote (59289)	8/19/1998 12:05:00 AM
From: Don Martini	Respond to of 176387

Ken: My estimate for 99Q3: 37 cents. You've got the right idea! Don

To: Ken Beal who wrote (59289)	8/19/1998 12:07:00 AM
From: Craig Lieberman	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

Ken and all, Consider a new earnings game.. Ask the question in the following way... What number would DELL have to report for me to be disappointed. This is the number which should tank a stock, not some over inflated wish-for number. That is why I posted 48 cents this time. If they came in under 48 cents I would be concerned. I didn't even "expect" a split. Now I am elated. How do the 56 cent guessers feel? We should continue the game but consider the "disappointment number for your bid rather than your wish-for number. IMHO Craig