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To: Mang Cheng who wrote (28024)	2/11/1999 2:19:00 PM
From: BigJC	Respond to of 45548

Excerpts from Cramer @ thestreet.com: (2/11/99 11:47 AM ET ) "Net's taking a bounce. You know my thoughts: Winners will snap back faster; losers must be left on the table." "Follow those tells! IBM(IBM:NYSE) and COMS(COMS:Nasdaq) now giving all of the right signals" [ME: Could Cramer be frightened to utter the name of the company (rymes with 'gee-mom')for fear of jinxing the bounce?]

To: Mang Cheng who wrote (28024)	2/11/1999 3:50:00 PM
From: Moonray	Respond to of 45548

3Com: Undisputed Leader in Network Interface Cards; Cahners In-Stat Report Shows 3Com with 49% Marketshare Worldwide in 1998 SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 11, 1999--According to a report published today by Cahners In-Stat, 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq: COMS) earned a 49% unit marketshare worldwide in the 1998 calendar year in Fast Ethernet desktop and mobile network interface cards (NICs), reinforcing its leadership position in these categories. 3Com introduced its first Ethernet NIC almost 20 years ago and has consistently earned top marketshare reflecting the NIC's innovation and reliability. "Being number one is a responsibility 3Com takes seriously," said Tom Werner, vice president and general manager of 3Com's LAN Connectivity Division. "For nearly two decades, 3Com has consistently delivered the best product in the market and has earned the trust of generations customers worldwide. 3Com has a simple strategy for leveraging its leadership: We will continue to engineer the most industry's innovative product while building the most reliable product possible. This has been 3Com's legacy and its this strategy that will propel us into the next millennium." 3Com's Pervasive Networking Vision Realized in the Marketplace Years ago 3Com stated its vision of "pervasive networking," people, businesses and ideas all seamlessly and simply connected. One mark of how 3Com's vision is being realized is that most computers sold have a network connection or modem pre-installed. In fact, most people now take it for granted that their computer is attached to a network. This assumption is based, in large measure, on the relationships 3Com has cultivated with PC OEMs and channel partners. Compaq, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett-Packard, IBM and other PC OEMs have chosen 3Com as their network connection of choice as have Ingram Micro, Tech Data and hundreds of other companies that build and configure personal computers worldwide. According to a recent survey from Reality Research (www.realityresearch.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of CMP, 3Com has the leading brand reputation in the US business technology market. Recognizing the power of the 3Com brand, the 3Com Connected(TM) program gives all these companies the opportunity to assure their customers that their personal computer offers the world's best network connection. 3Com: Building a Network of Innovation 3Com constantly looks beyond its own resources for innovative ideas to build into its NICs. In 1998, 3Com acquired two companies, Lanworks Technology and EuPhonics, specifically to bring innovation to 3Com's desktop and mobile products. Lanworks gives 3Com an unrivalled lead in critical components for complete desktop management. EuPhonics accelerates the development of converged network products, products able to handled data, voice and video. To develop a leadership position in home phoneline networking, 3Com made a strategic investment in Epigram, Inc., the leading company in this rapidly emerging niche. Complementing 3Com's acquisition and investment strategy is its strategy for alliances. Most recently, 3Com and Microsoft announced a strategic alliance that, among other things, is designed to deliver performance and desktop management enhancements that will be supported in Windows 2000. These partnerships give 3Com the innovation advantage to further drive performance, manageability and reliability right to the desktop. 3Com: Recognized Leadership If 3Com were a movie, it would be a combination of "Ben Hur" and "Star Wars" films that, respectively, hold the record for winning the most Academy Awards and hold the record for highest boxoffice gross. 3Com desktop and mobile network connections have won more awards than any competitor. Throughout 1998, 3Com's best selling Fast EtherLink(R) XL 10/100 network interface card received significant recognition for its performance, manageability and reliability. Highlights included: -- Computer Retail Week Editors' Choice -- Datacommunication Hot Product -- PC Computing MVP -- PC Magazine Editors' Choice The 3Com Megahertz(R) family of PC Cards received ten awards and honors from the technology industry's leading publications in 1998. Recent accolades for Ethernet-enabled mobile PC cards include: -- 3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN Card Bus PC Card - PC Computing MVP award finalist -- 3Com Megahertz 10Mbps LAN+56K Modem PC Card Internet World "Best of Test" "3Com's network connection business represents the core values of the company, continued Werner. "The top four include Customers First, Compete to Win, Innovate with Purpose and Develop Strong Partnerships. On that foundation, we will continue to build a strong future." 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. Note to Editors: 3Com, EtherLink and Megahertz are registered trademarks and 3Com Connected and More connected are trademarks of 3Com Corporation. All other company and brand 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 o~~~ O