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To: Mohan Marette who wrote (113144)	3/29/1999 12:08:00 PM
From: edamo	Respond to of 176387

mohan..re cpq sales channels... cpq has established a caste system when it comes to service...recently had hard drive crash in my out of warranty armada lap top...was screened by cpq tech support to determine i was a "business user"...when i queried the action they boldly stated that presario and prosignia are being handed off to vars for tech service...to make a long story short, cpq repaired my out of warranty free of charge...even got follow up calls to see if i was satisfied...don't understand 5fer direction(same reason i sold my cpq shares).....sort of a divided kingdom approach...ed a. p.s...my ex is a mis executive for a fortune 500 company...they were all cpq armada users...many problems..look to replace their "fleet" with toshiba or dell laptops...

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (113144)	3/29/1999 12:25:00 PM
From: Eggolas Moria	Respond to of 176387

The more interesting announcement today, IMO, was that CPQ will have distributers such as IM and TECD build the machines to a customer's order. Keep in mind that while large corporate customers like to buy direct, many small and medium sized businesses tend to prefer buying at retail. There is a convenience factor involved. CPQ estimates that "as many as 16% of small business customers like the convenience of buying at a retail store."

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (113144)	3/29/1999 3:24:00 PM
From: Mike Van Winkle	Respond to of 176387

Mohan, every time 5fer tries to cross the road to the direct side he gets run over by an 18 wheeler loaded with Dells. Cheers Mike Remember this? "Luciano:If you remember Dell's selective use of channels intensified somewhat when Compaq and others announced that they would try and muscle their way into Dell territory (aka 'emulating the Dell model').This hybrid model being adopted by CPQ and others infuriated may dedicated channels and Dell promptly decided to take advantage of this opportunity. It is like this,when someone attacks your territory you not only defend your territory with all your might but you mount a counter offensive and hit hard especially you hit at where the enemy has just created a weak point,in this case the pissed of channels.That is the way I see it." Mohan

To: Mohan Marette who wrote (113144)	3/29/1999 3:50:00 PM
From: T L Comiskey	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 176387

Mohan..sorry if this is old news.....Tim.....Monday March 29, 1:51 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release Shareholder Class Action Filed Against Compaq Computer Corporation by the Law Firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP BALA CYNWYD, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 29, 1999--The following statement was issued today by the law firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP: Notice is hereby given that a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas on behalf of all purchasers of the common stock of Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE:CPQ - news) from January 27, 1999 through February 25, 1999, inclusive (the ''Class Period''). The complaint charges Compaq and certain of its officers and directors with issuing false and misleading statements concerning the Company's operating results and business prospects during the first quarter of 1999. Plaintiff seeks to recover damages on behalf of class members and is represented by the law firm of Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP, who has significant experience and expertise prosecuting class actions on behalf of investors and shareholders. For more information on Schiffrin & Barroway, please visit our website at www.scbclasslaw.com. If you are a member of the class described above, you may, not later than May 11, 1999, move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff of the class, if you so choose. In order to serve as lead plaintiff, however, you must meet certain legal requirements. If you wish to discuss this action or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Schiffrin & Barroway, LLP (Andrew L. Barroway, Esq.) toll free at 1-888-299-7706 or 1-610-667-7706, or via e-mail at info@scbclasslaw.com.