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To: JW@KSC who wrote (11312)	3/8/1999 2:46:00 PM
From: SandDollarBay	Respond to of 15313

All: The significance I see in the Siemens link is the technology that FNTN is using. The FNTN technology is virtually all associated with Siemens...both the hardware and the software development (as I understand it). FNTN is a client of the technology not a provider of technology that Siemens is buying. Siemens still needs showcases for its vision...and, I think FNTN is still in an excellent position to demonstrate the Siemens' vision as well as the FNTN business vision...at trade shows, etc. I really like what I see regarding the growth of Siemens Internet products and the priorities it brings associated with educating the public about their broad base of solutions. Again, the FNTN link. Leonard

To: JW@KSC who wrote (11312)	3/8/1999 3:32:00 PM
From: Wally	Respond to of 15313

Hi Jim: Unless something has changed, you're not alone in NOT wanting to see FNTN acquired. Michael Sheppard does NOT want to be acquired either - at least not now, and for the same reason you stated. When I met with Michael back in September, his answer when I brought up the subject of FNTN being bought out was simple - To paraphrase, he wasn't committing all this time and energy to make modest returns through an early buy-out. Michael said he was building FNTN for "the home run" and those quote marks are accurate. Of course, at some point, an acquisition could easily turn into a home run, but for know, I doubt it would bring more than 4 bucks a share. I nice return to stockholders if not to MS, but not what I had in mind either. In the real World, business plans are always subject to change, so I'm not going to rule out the possibility that MS may want to sell early and move on (to a non-BB arena the next time if he's smart and wants to keep the rest of his hair). I certainly wouldn't be sad to make $4.00 per share - just disappointed because I still believe we have at least a $10 dollar stock here and we won't see it if FNTN's acquired too early. Wally

To: JW@KSC who wrote (11312)	3/8/1999 3:41:00 PM
From: James P Anderson	Respond to of 15313

Jim: You have expressed my sentiments exactly. I believe 4$ per share is a given even as an acquisition, but I want FNTN long term. I have been afraid of a big whale swallowing our little minnow before he grows up. I would be very disappointed if that were to happen. Sincerely JP

To: JW@KSC who wrote (11312)	3/9/1999 5:55:00 AM
From: NYBellBoy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 15313

Jim - Your post reminds me of the good old days where Amati was stolen from us. Yes, we should not want a buy-out, unless maybe $10/sh. No German M&A people would dare to recommend a purchase before meaningful sales and recognized customers; that's how they think. FNTN could get $10 or more on our own by summer, if things go well. Tell me if you want me to send people to guard the doors in Ardsley. Anybody who looks German, will be escorted to 125 St, for a field trip. Only kidding everybody. Just giving my friend Jim, some New York Style. I still want my ADSL & DMT! :) BellBoy