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To: Dick Smith who wrote (18568)	4/6/1999 1:00:00 PM
From: Scrapps	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 22053

Sorry to hear about the bad flight Dick. Also I'm sorry to hear I won't be getting any great deals on travel packages.:o(

To: Dick Smith who wrote (18568)	4/6/1999 11:30:00 PM
From: David Lawrence	Respond to of 22053

>>I'll bet their [LTC]* options are worth something. (emphasis added)* Your subtlety isn't lost on us, Dick.

To: Dick Smith who wrote (18568)	4/8/1999 4:01:00 PM
From: Moonray	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 22053

3Com Commits $1 Million Towards Rolling Meadows Metropolitan Area Network; Technology Initiative Will Build a State-of-the-Art, High-Speed Regional Network 01:08 p.m Apr 08, 1999 Eastern SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 1999-- Global networking leader 3Com Corporation (Nasdaq:COMS) today announced a $1 million commitment in 3Com(R) products, services and expertise to the city of Rolling Meadows, Ill., for use in building a high-speed, metropolitan area network (MAN) and expanding use of the Internet to improve city-wide communications. The City of Rolling Meadows, home of 3Com's Midwest headquarters, will team with Rolling Meadows Park District, libraries, school districts, as well as 3Com, to enhance communications and empower the community through technology. "The Rolling Meadows Metropolitan Area Network (RMMAN) is an exciting opportunity to foster a more cohesive and enabled community, and reflects 3Com's commitment to bring value to the areas in which we live and work," said Jerry Devlin, Vice President and General Manager of 3Com's Personal Communications Division. "The RMMAN will open doors to many types of user applications, from students and teachers posting class assignments and homework online, to filling prescriptions with local pharmacies. The possibilities are endless for helping Rolling Meadows' residents become more connected to the information that will enrich their lives." The Rolling Meadows Technology Committee, which consists of representatives from the participating organizations, is seeking additional supporters. The committee has established goals for the MAN, beginning with research on use of computer technology by the city's residents and businesses. "The RMMAN is a prime example of our basic strategy for developing collaborative partnerships that will benefit the citizens of Rolling Meadows," said Mayor Thomas F. Menzel. "The City, along with 3Com, will lead this major technology initiative to make Rolling Meadows a truly wired community, expanding the use of the Internet to improve communications with our business customers and citizens." The unifying element of this first phase of the RMMAN will be to create a common, umbrella-like World Wide Web page, linking involved jurisdiction homepages, as well as Rolling Meadows business owners, enabling e-commerce. The ambitious RMMAN will also foster home Internet connectivity and enhanced public Internet access at various city offices, libraries, community centers and public area kiosks. Future applications from the MAN deployment may range from online registration for parks and recreation classes, online bill payment, electronic notices and community opinion polls, and remote instruction for students unable to attend classes at school. "We want to create opportunities for all households in Rolling Meadows to have access to the Internet through cost-effective and reliable means," said Rolling Meadows City Manager William P. Barlow III. "The goal of technology equality is so essential that plans for creating programs such as a connectivity foundation to help provide Internet access to economically disadvantaged households, through grants or low interest loans, will be a future possibility." About 3Com Corporation With more than 200 million customers worldwide, 3Com Corporation connects more people to information in more ways than any other networking company. 3Com delivers innovative information access products and network system solutions to large, medium and small enterprises; carriers and network service providers; PC OEMs; and consumers. 3Com -- More connected.(tm) For further information, visit 3Com's World Wide Web site at www.3com.com or the press site at www.3com.com/pressbox. 3Com is a registered trademark and More connected. is a trademark of 3Com Corporation. Other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Copyright 1999, Business Wire o~~~ O