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To: rupert1 who wrote (48248)	2/16/1999 6:14:00 AM
From: rupert1	Respond to of 97611

Alta Vista - EP just dealt with AV in his speech. Stressed that CPQ was the first of the Fortune 100 companies to enter the Internet World. He spoke with animation (for him) about the new world created by the Internet. He has made AV a new company because it is a totally different business. It will become one of the leading destination sites for Information, E-Commerce, Communication etc. We are buildings its capability before spnning it off. We have not announced its equity structure. It will "unlock value for shareholders\|". COMPAQ will get a direct feedback from Alta Vista enabling it to become a leader in providing hardware and connections for the Internet World.

To: rupert1 who wrote (48248)	2/16/1999 6:14:00 AM
From: Elwood P. Dowd	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 97611

victor.... Bloomberg Info News had a very nice interview this morning with one of CPQ's North American commanders, featuring CPQ's new palm-sized Aero computer. Discussed all the bells and whistles, including the fact that it has a colour screen. The interviewer suggested that COMS had established a beach head in that market early on. Later in the interview, the CPQ rep referred to COMS as "that other company you mentioned," while explaining that CPQ would become #1 in that market." I LIKED THAT!!! He would not give COMS respect or recognition by calling them by their name. In all, it was a good interview handled well by the CPQ honcho. Futures +5.40, fair value -4.50. El

To: rupert1 who wrote (48248)	2/16/1999 8:18:00 AM
From: Night Writer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 97611

Compaq Announces Successful Tender Offer For Shopping.com Acquisition HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 16, 1999--Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ) today announced that 9,935,449 shares, or approximately 95.91 percent of the outstanding shares of common stock of Shopping.com (OTC:IBUY), were tendered for $18.25 per share in cash in response to Compaq's tender offer which closed on February 12, 1999, based upon a preliminary count by U.S. Stock Transfer Corporation, the depositary. The shares (which include 447,014 shares subject to guarantees of delivery or receipt of additional documentation) will be purchased in accordance with the terms of the offer. Committed to offering one-stop shopping for products and services, Shopping.com features 63 Warehouse Power Stores to Internet shoppers, providing a comprehensive selection of over two million name brand products backed by more than 1,000 merchandising partners. Shopping.com offers the Maximizer frequent shopper program, where customers earn reward dollars on all purchases and services. The simple "Shopping.com" name is easily recognizable and will aid in the development of the most powerful e-commerce brand in the industry. Shopping.com is available at shopping.com. Compaq will proceed with those steps necessary to complete the merger of Compaq Interests, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Compaq, into Shopping.com. The merger is expected to be completed in early March. Pursuant to the Merger, any shares of Shopping.com common stock not tendered and purchased pursuant to the tender offer or otherwise owned by Compaq will be converted into the right to receive $18.25 per share in cash. "We are very pleased with the large number of shares tendered and look forward to making Shopping.com the most satisfying, fun and exclusive shopping experience on the Internet," said Rod Schrock, President and Chief Executive Officer of AltaVista Company, a subsidiary of Compaq. Compaq Background Compaq Computer Corporation, a Fortune Global 100 company, is the second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage solutions, commercial desktop and portable products, and consumer PCs. The company is an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices. Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are available at compaq.com. Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Compaq Computer Corporation, Houston Alan Hodel, 281/518-8932