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Microcap & Penny Stocks : TSIG.com TIGI (formerly TSIG) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Andrew H who wrote (20330)	3/13/1999 5:05:00 PM
From: Martin E. Frankel	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 44908

Hi Andy, < << TSIG.com's Online Services will offer next-generation ISP products and services to businesses on a subscription rental basis. >> Might you elaborate a bit on just what this means to you? > I can only do this in the form of an analogy. If you recall, when Xerox (Haloid Corp.) first came out with their "machines" they were very costly and very few could afford to buy them. It has taken almost 35 years for mass production to bring prices down... and this was hardware.. not software. In a way, the development and service of next generation ISP products is, IMO, at the same point. Every small or midsize or large successful business would "like" to hire the best (i.e.: a John Hwang)... but many can't afford the cash outlay or would prefer the tax advantages of a lease. They could, afford to lease a site made for them and serviced by a top caliber firm... if the monthly payments were affordable. If you have ever leased before, you know the total cost is higher than outright purchase... all to the benefit of the lessor (in this case TSIG). However, the net cost to the lessee is usually smaller... presuming, of course, that they are a successful company and the need for a great website and the internet is to expand their business and get onto the e-commerce train. It is an immediate tax write-off in contrast to an outright purchase. Additionally, many companies today are doing more and more outsourcing to minimize their inhouse employee expenses and benefits. So, Andy, it would seem to me that this new division will not only be doing TSIG's websites, but will allow TSIG to have a greater roll in the "Internet Express". And how many of these websites will carry the TSIG sites' banner links? And how much new business for TSIG's other divisions will be derived from the Online Services Division? It's what, IMO, is called a great business plan and great teamwork! To touch on another topic... the new website will be up shortly, but as anxious as I am (along with others), I am willing to wait the extra few minutes, hours, or days (yes, that a facetious and sarcastic comment... not directed at you!) to get it as close to right as humanly possible. No website (or any software for that matter) is ever "perfect"... especially one as complicated as the "MusicCard" with all it's internal links to multiple databases. Fortunately, however, and this is where my comfort level is... we do have a professional team of programmers standing by to make corrections or changes for ease of use immediately. I sincerely believe everyone will be happy with the new site, but there will be initial "glitches" and I'm sure people will have suggestions as to how to improve things. At least this time we can rest assured that these corrections, etc. will be made "on the fly". I run Windows 95, Windows NT and OS2Warp on my server along with multiple programs and everything runs fine until it crashes... and that is after constantly downloading patch after patch to correct original internal software problems. Those who expect "perfection" in software are, IMO, not being realistic and I would appreciate hearing of any programs that are "glitch-free". The big question is will the new website do the job and do it well... and my bet is that it will. This type of site is an evolutionary process. TSIG itself is, IMO, a revolution in the internet world. Now that is fact. Just give it the time. I know many don't like to hear that last statement, but that's their problem... not mine. Time is relative. Will it (the new site) be up Monday, Tuesday, sometime next week or will it be the week after? Does it really matter? Does the success of TSIG depend on the exact day the site opens? IMHO, I don't think so. Oh, and BTW, Andy... did people on this thread invest in TSIG solely because of a new website? If so, then, IMO, they haven't got a "clue". And maybe there will be PRs shortly about things other than the new website we know is already here. Would that be a disappointment? To those who invested in TSIG yesterday... welcome and congratulations... IMO, you made a wise investment. To those who bought in yesterday based upon you thinking there would be a PR after the close... you're a day-trader or momentum trader so admit it. Investors don't buy on "rumor". Everyone has their own style, but one is called investing and the other is called trading. And, IMO, you might just be pleasantly surprised... that is if you can hold for more than a few days or weeks. Sorry for my typical rambling, but I think it's time it was said. Be Right!!!... Sit Tight!!! Best always, Marty