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To: David E. Taylor who wrote (39768)	12/12/1998 11:38:00 AM
From: Lynn	Respond to of 97611

I read about this, too, David. As I recall, it was in _Forbes_? What I do remember is that the article was printed on paper rather than on a web site. Since the article I have wondered from time to time how their business' were doing--but not enough to research. Lynn

To: David E. Taylor who wrote (39768)	12/12/1998 1:03:00 PM
From: Night Writer	Respond to of 97611

David Taylor, There might be a question of which came first here. The chicken or the egg. I think VARs may have been making white boxes before BTO for the branded market. But, I'm not an expert on the topic. NW

To: David E. Taylor who wrote (39768)	12/15/1998 11:45:00 AM
From: Lynn	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 97611

Tech Data, pcOrder Roll Out Enhanced Configuration Tool to Reseller Channel TDXpert Expanded to Support Compaq's Configure-to-Order Program; Non-Branded Solutions Support Planned for January 1999 AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 1998-- Tech Data Corporation [Nasdaq:TECD - news], a leading global distributor of technology products, and pcOrder, the leading provider of electronic commerce technology and services for the computer industry, today announced the reseller channel launch of TDXpert -- the computer industry's first Web-based configuration tool to support system manufacturers' channel assembly programs. Resellers who beta tested TDXpert gave the tool high ratings for ease of use, overall functionality and business benefits that include greatly simplified component selection for custom solutions. Built using Austin, Texas based pcOrder technology, TDXpert has been expanded to support Compaq Computer Corp [NYSE:CPQ - news].'s Configure-to-Order program in addition to IBM's Authorized Assembler Program. Non-branded systems assembly support is slated for January 1999 introduction. Remainder of article: biz.yahoo.com Question: If an identical component is used in a PC built for CPQ, IBM, and the white box and there is a shortage of the component, who is first in line to get it? Basically, which customer is top dog? Lynn