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To: joe who wrote (21516)	9/15/1998 5:15:00 PM
From: W.F.Rakecky	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 45548

Joe ok,ok! Stretch. COMS/CPQ post <<<<<<<<<3Com's Best Selling Network Interface Card Now an Available Option in New Compaq Desktop Line SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 1998-- 3Com(r) Fast EtherLink(r) XL PCI 10/100 Network Interface Card Becomes Offering For Compaq's Deskpro Line Providing PC OEM partners the most comprehensive connectivity solutions for the network and Internet, 3Com Corporation (NASDAQ:COMS) today announced that its best selling Fast EtherLink(r) XL PCI 10/100 Network Interface Card (NIC) is an available option on Compaq's new award-winning Deskpro EN Series and Deskpro EP Series Models. "3Com and Compaq are both perceived by customers as having leading edge, high-value, high-performance products," said Doug Spreng, executive vice president of 3Com's Client Access Business Unit. "The 3Com Fast EtherLink XL NIC brings pre-installed 3Com networking to next generation PCs through a host of value-added features such as Parallel Tasking(r) II for increased performance and DynamicAccess(r) software designed for easy network management." Selected by Compaq for its standard-based management capabilities, the Fast EtherLink XL NIC allows network administrators to remotely perform time intensive chores such as updating desktop software, repairing software configurations and getting damaged computers back on-line. All of these capabilities significantly lower the total cost of ownership (TCO) traditionally associated with PC upkeep by eliminating user downtime and enabling downloads and application updates without going desktop-to-desktop. "Compaq is committed to offering our customers the latest technologies as soon as they are available," said Ed Ellett, Director, Desktop Products and SMB, Compaq Computer Corporation. "Choosing 3Com, as an option for the Deskpro product family, helps us to deliver the types of products that take advantage of new network standards for improved efficiency while controlling total cost ownership." As the strategic network interface connection of choice for desktop and portable computers, 3Com represents nearly 50% of all connections currently being sold today. One of the reasons for this preference is DynamicAccess(r) software which makes the network, and the computers connected to the network, run faster giving businesses ways to customize and monitor their networks. DynamicAccess software leverages emerging and existing network standards, allowing it to work in multivendor environments and is a value-added feature 3Com(r) NICs. Since its introduction in January 1998, the Fast EtherLink XL PCI 10/100 NIC has been integrated into desktop and portable models from many of the world's leading PC manufacturers. About 3Com 3Com Corporation enables individuals and organizations worldwide to stay more connected by communicating and sharing information and resources anytime, anywhere. As one of the world's preeminent suppliers of data, voice and video communications technology, 3Com has delivered networking solutions to nearly 200 million customers worldwide. The company provides large enterprise, small and medium enterprise, carriers and network service providers, and consumers comprehensive, innovative information access products and system solutions for building intelligent, reliable and high performance local and wide area networks. For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at 3com.com or the press site at 3com.com. 3Com, EtherLink, and DynamicAccess are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. CONTACT: 3Com Public Relations Cindy Cooper, 408/326-1742 cindy_cooper@3com.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA BW0124 SEP 08,1998 5:47 PACIFIC 08:47 EASTERN