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To: mg1041@aol.com who wrote (824)	11/16/1998 8:33:00 PM
From: P.M.Freedman	Respond to of 3187

What's the biggest problem that CompUSA is facing? You may say that is the competitions from the direct sales of those PC makers. Is this true? Yes, it's partially true. Those direct sales draw those big buyers, mostly those small to middle sized companies, away from those store sellers, such as CompUSA. That's why ComputerCity had to close their doors. Will those competitions from the direct sales of PC makers continue? Yes, it will. However, I believe that PC is becoming a must-have for every family who used to buy electronics from a store in town. This will bring CompUSA $$$. As soon as PC-DTV becomes available, the profitability of CompUSA will improve. Do you think a company is willing to buy a PC-DTV for each employee? No, of course not! Do you think your parents are willing to pay $2000 for a new PC-DTV. Yes, it might happen if your neighbor bought one already. news.com

To: mg1041@aol.com who wrote (824)	11/16/1998 10:08:00 PM
From: James Yu	Respond to of 3187

Can CompUSA's competitors (retailers) do this? How many schools do you think we have? Clayton County Public Schools Welcomes CompUSA, Inc. as Partner in Education PR Newswire - November 16, 1998 11:21 JONESBORO, Ga., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Clayton County Public Schools officials have formally signed an at-large Partner in Education agreement with CompUSA, Inc. (NYSE: CPU), a national computer reseller and technology store. The agreement joins one of the nation's largest technology and computer outlets with Clayton County Public Schools, which has initiated a comprehensive training program for teachers and administrators to integrate technology into classroom teaching. "We are privileged to have CompUSA as an at-large Partner in Education," said Superintendent Dr. Joe Hairston. "Their commitment to making technology available to our community is a perfect match with our school system's commitment to promote academic achievement and use technology to improve our instructional programs," Dr. Hairston said. "CompUSA is committed to helping our nation's schools and students advance in their use and understanding of technology applications," said Linda Edmundson, CompUSA Director of Education. "CompUSA is pleased to partner with Clayton County Public Schools, an outstanding and forward-thinking educational system." As a result of the formal signing, Clayton County students and employees will have access to special offers for computer leasing and purchase. In addition, CompUSA will offer technical assistance for computer repair and service to the district as needed and donate computer equipment that can be repaired and used by schools. Another aspect of the partnership includes opportunities for the company to provide computer hardware to schools. Students in the district's PC/Systems computer repair training classes will also be able to gain practical work experience in CompUSA's technology service program. The district will also benefit from the partnership, according to Dr. Hairston, due to the dedication CompUSA brings to support the use of technology in schools and homes. According to Jake Oglesby, Direct Sales Manager of the CompUSA on Mt. Zion Rd., the store will also participate in local school Career Days and conduct master classes at school sites for students and teachers. Clayton County's formal signing of an at-large Partner in Education agreement with CompUSA is closely tied to the school district's implementation of technology initiatives across the district. Those initiatives include use of specialized software to supplement reading instruction, the addition of unique technology components to the science and mathematics curriculum, creating a district wide computer network and implementation of a massive, two-year technology training program for integrating technology into instruction. SOURCE Clayton County Public Schools /CONTACT: Paul F. Kraack, Clayton County Public Schools, pkraack@ccps.ga.net, 770-473-2736/ Web site: ccps.ga.net Best wishes James

To: mg1041@aol.com who wrote (824)	11/16/1998 10:29:00 PM
From: Scotsman	Respond to of 3187

Well, they have not exactly been burning up the earnings picture recently. They have announced they anticipate flat quarterly sales for the next quarter and possibly the one after. Thats effectively 4 quarters, or one year, they have had flat same store sales. So there is a lot of skepticism out there about CPU and their ability to make money. I imagine this has a lot to do with them not participating in the rally. Nor did MSFT, nor did DELL, nor did CPQ, at least not much. I wouldn't sweat it. If you believe the PC and periphrials will be where the money is, and that these items will be bought more retail than over the net, stay with CPU. If not, go with DELL or Gateway or whatever. Personally, I think CPU is going to do just fine, especially when Windows 2000 comes out next year.