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To: pat mudge who wrote (8237)	12/3/1998 12:58:00 PM
From: Dennis R. Duke	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 18016

Pat, I am hoping your only opportunity was on Monday or Tuesday @ $28. I can't afford for NN to Dip given the CS problems in my accounts. Later, Dennis The edge of Margin!

To: pat mudge who wrote (8237)	12/3/1998 1:39:00 PM
From: zbyslaw owczarczyk	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 18016

Pat,look at this announcment regarding ADLS.After august contract with SBC Comm. NN should have good sales of ADSL cards for 36170 which SBC started to buy for its backbone. regards Zbyslaw ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 1998-- Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL - news) and 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS - news) today announced that the two companies will deliver high-speed, integrated modems that will match Internet service deployments from SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC - news; ADSL service) and AtHome Networks (cable service). The new high-speed Internet modems are expected to be available early next year on Dell® Dimension® PCs, marking the latest development in Dell's ConnectDirect(sm) initiative to customize PCs for high-speed Internet services from leading U.S. telephone and cable companies. In October 1998, Dell announced an initiative with AtHome Networks for internal cable services with high-speed PCs. Dimension PCs were shipped in November 1998 with integrated modems for high-speed Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Internet services by U S WEST !NTERPRISE MegaBit Services. AtHome cable Internet services are currently available in 169 communities in 27 U.S. states and Canadian provinces. In addition, SBC has already announced a broad deployment of high-speed ADSL services in more than 200 communities in California. With these broadband services and broadband-enabled PCs now available, small businesses and end-users can enjoy high-speed Internet services directly out of the box for a simplified setup process, comprehensive service and support, and low start-up costs. ''By working directly with 3Com, leading Internet service providers and their customers, Dell is customizing PCs to match high-speed Internet services that are available today,'' said Carl Everett, senior vice president of Dell Computer Corporation. ''As we integrate fast PCs and fast Internet services, either through cable or DSL technology, the Internet becomes a fast, more robust experience for consumers and small businesses.'' ''Together, Dell and 3Com's market leadership will enable the roll-out of broadband access solutions to coincide with consumers' high demand and the availability of broadband services enabled by Internet service providers and carriers,'' said Rick Edson, senior vice president of new business initiatives for 3Com Corporation. ''This consumer-friendly solution delivers top-of-the-line computing platforms with unparalleled communications access.'' About 3Com Corporation With more than 200 million customers worldwide, 3Com Corporation connects more people to information in more ways than any other networking company. 3Com delivers innovative information access products and network system solutions to large, medium and small enterprises; carriers and network service providers; PC OEMs; and consumers. 3Com -- More connected.(tm) For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at www.3com.com or the press site at www.3com.com/pressbox. About Dell Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $16.8 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com. Dell and Dimension are registered trademarks and DellWare is a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corp. Microsoft, and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. NOTE TO EDITORS: Throughout this release, in the terms ''AtHome Networks'' and ''AtHome cable Internet services,'' an at symbol should replace the word ''At.'' The symbols were removed for transmission purposes only. Contact: Dell Computer Corporation, Round Rock Dell Media Contacts: Bill Robbins, 512/728-4100 (media only) Bill_Robbins@dell.com or John R. Thompson, 512/728-4100 (media only) john_r_thompson@dell.com or 3Com Corporation 3Com Media Contacts: Dave DeVries, 847/262-2323 dave_devries@3com.com or Jan Rasmussen, 847/262-2326 jan_rasmussen@3com.com or Dell Investor Contacts: Don Collis, 512/728-8671 Don_Collis@dell.com or Rob Williams, 512/728-7570 Robert_Williams@dell.com