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To: Mike Van Winkle who wrote (114444)	4/6/1999 10:19:00 AM
From: Bazmataz	Respond to of 176387

Yeah... read this... CPQ will compete with gigabuys.... Compaq unveils online software store HOUSTON, April 6 (Reuters) - Compaq Computer Corp. on Tuesday introduced its Online Software Store, which offers more than 5,000 software titles that can be digitally downloaded via the Internet. The store is part of the Compaq.com Web site and is operated by Beyond.com (Nasdaq:BYND - news). Compaq said in a statement its Web site now allows customers to download software as well as buy hardware, options and services directly from the company. The online store is at compaq.com.

To: Mike Van Winkle who wrote (114444)	4/6/1999 11:26:00 AM
From: edamo	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 176387

mike...re "bricks and mortar.. so why do the traditional retailers show both revenue and profit growth....and the e-tailers show revenue only...thought the "no inventory" concept equates to profit (note...i do not include the manufacturer of a product as an e-tailer...i look at e-tail/retail as a reseller of goods) please explain why the e-tailing concept fails to make huge profits...please anyone..why is the low overhead concept failing to produce.... thanks ed a.