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To: TigerPaw who wrote (68913)	10/3/1998 12:04:00 AM
From: kemble s. matter	Respond to of 176387

Tiger Paw, Hi!!! RE:revious \| Next \| Respond \| DELL Clubhouse \| To: Eddie Kim (68911 ) From: TigerPaw Friday, Oct 2 1998 10:16PM ET Reply # of 68932 Simply, Dell is growing, but not at Compaq's expense. Correct. A few years ago Dell was reactive to Compaq's every move in a way that suggested jealousy as much as strategy. I believe Dell has entered a new phase where the goal is to be computer supplier to the world. It's not just to get by Compaq anymore, it hasn't been for maybe the last two years. I don't think Michael Dell will be satisfied until you can walk down a gravel street in Bali and see Dell computers in the shops and homes. It's not that Compaq doesn't matter anymore. It's just that competing with them is a means to an end and not the goal anymore. It is more likely that Michael Dell will build the company until it is worth more than Microsoft is to Gates. (Or at least try). TP And, may I add....that determination and focus on the future is what impresses me the most about Dell.... Best, Kemble

To: TigerPaw who wrote (68913)	10/3/1998 12:18:00 AM
From: Ken Beal	Respond to of 176387

Hi Tiger, Re: It's not that Compaq doesn't matter anymore. It's just that competing with them is a means to an end and not the goal anymore. That's the best goal to have -- being driven internally. If their goal was to beat Compaq, then what is their goal once they get there? Do they just stop then? (I'm being facetious, but I hope you understand the logic.) It is more likely that Michael Dell will build the company until it is worth more than Microsoft is to Gates. (Or at least try). I'm not sure Dell will be able to grow the company that fast in the next 12 years. That's all the time he has -- after that, money won't matter. He will probably still have his likeness all over the globe at that point, as I'm sure he will have facilitated it to a large extent. But those days are ahead of us. For those who are confused, I'm talking about nanotechnology; see my profile for links (and previous posts). Cheers, KenB