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To: Triffin who wrote (200)	5/25/1999 10:02:00 AM
From: John F Beule	Respond to of 589

SCTE '99 Reporter's Guide for Scientific-Atlanta Highlights New Digital Reverse Path Products And Interactive TV Services Visit Scientific-Atlanta Booth #1072 at SCTE '99 in Orlando May 25-28 Scientific-Atlanta News Conference At 2 P.M. Tuesday, May 25, In Room 203C Of The Orange County Convention Center ATLANTA, May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific-Atlanta (NYSE: SFA) will feature the first in a family of groundbreaking digital reverse path products, plus the latest interactive television services on the Explorer(R) 2000 set- top, at the SCTE Cable-Tec Expo (booth #1072) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, May 25-28. Below, see more about our latest developments and refer to specific news releases in our information kits in the press room or in our electronic press kit on the World Wide Web at www.sciatl.com/scte99. News Conference Will Announce First Digital Reverse Products Be sure to attend Scientific-Atlanta's news conference on Tuesday, May 25 from 2-3 p.m. in Room 203C of the Orange County Convention Center. The company will announce the first in a new family of products designed to increase network capacity for interactive services. Scientific-Atlanta's new bdr(TM) products will employ baseband digital reverse technology and include a suite of solutions that will enable cable operators to better handle the large amounts of multimedia traffic expected in the critical reverse path portion of the network as interactive services such as Internet TV and telephony are deployed. Visitors to Scientific-Atlanta's booth can view live demonstrations of the first bdr products operating in a typical network configuration. See Latest Services For Explorer 2000 Set-Top Scientific-Atlanta will showcase the latest services on its award-winning Explorer 2000 advanced digital set-top, which has already been commercially launched this year to sites throughout North America. New services to be exhibited in conjunction with this popular digital platform include Internet TV and email, as well as a new Centralized System Management solution for comprehensive management and operation of a digital cable system. Advanced Analog Expands Interactive Offerings Advanced analog set-tops are a powerful vehicle for cable operators to introduce new interactive services and immediately generate new revenue, while paving the way for digital. The 8600X(TM) advanced analog set-top and system on display will support interactive applications such as WorldGate Internet TV Over Cable and Virtual Channel Express(TM) software later this summer. The latest system upgrade, Version 4.7, which is expected to be available this summer, enables operators to download new applications and services without the requirement of a truck-roll. New features include support for the WorldGate service, high-resolution virtual channels with graphics for new revenue-generating advertising and branding and new multi-streaming scrambling technologies to accept multiple types of data. Scientific-Atlanta Technology Presentations * Farr Farhan will present "Digital Technology Enhances Reverse Transmission Functionality" at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. May 26 and noon and 1:30 p.m. May 27 in Room 103 AB. * Gary Springer will discuss "Transmission Network Control Systems" in Room 4 of the convention center on Wednesday, May 26, 2:00 p.m.- 2:50 p.m. New Network Technology On Display Additional network components that will be introduced at SCTE include: * The Prisma(TM) Model 6944 Segmented Node, designed to support the increased traffic demands of new interactive TV services. It offers unprecedented flexibility for a node product, enabling cable operators to custom-configure the node according to their unique service offerings and network architecture. It is expected to be available for shipment in late June. * New Prisma 1550 nanometer and 1310 nm laser transmitters provide operators with the ability to transmit longer distances with a cleaner signal while maintaining high performance standards. Each is offered in several power output ranges to match a variety of network requirements and expected to be available for shipping July 1. * The Prisma DT Model 2564 QAM IF decoder, which enables broadband operators to deliver 256 QAM digital video streams directly over SONET. The IF decoder is part of a new generation of products designed for Scientific-Atlanta's Prisma(TM) Digital Transport products being introduced to allow digital video and Scientific-Atlanta Explorer 2000 set-top interactive traffic to be carried to multiple hub locations from a centralized digital headend. * The Series 2500 video modulators, a new line of frequency-agile video modulators that saves cable operators time and money when adding new channels or replacing existing equipment. The Series 2500 video modulators include models for 50-550 MHz and 550-870 MHz bands. They are expected to be available for shipping in July. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. (NYSE: SFA) (http://www.sciatl.com ) is a leading supplier of broadband communications systems, satellite-based video, voice and data communications networks and worldwide customer service and support. "Forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, may be included in this news release. A variety of factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ from the anticipated results expressed in such forward-looking statements. Investors are referred to the Company's Cautionary Statements (Exhibit 99 to the Company's most recent Form 10-Q), which statements are incorporated into this news release by reference. Explorer is a registered trademark and 8600X, bdr, Prisma and Virtual Channel Express are trademarks of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. SOURCE Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. CO: Scientific-Atlanta, Inc. ST: Georgia, Florida IN: TLS SU: PDT 05/25/99 09:55 EDT prnewswire.com

To: Triffin who wrote (200)	5/25/1999 10:46:00 AM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 589

triffin, jim, i understand the fee is 4.95 - 12.95 per month. i will try to figure out where i saw that and post it. that little blurb is what got me in. could also be a great fit with iatv, need to look at that some more. i am in iatv also. these patents imo have enormous value. intel and nbc announced a multi-year pact for interactive digital tv last week. hdtv is nearly upon us. the big boys want it to be interactive from the outset. that is why we hear the cry for more bandwidth. it is why intel, sony and toshiba are so adamant about rambus. they know they need to get the memory bandwidth on the street so we can use the apps coming down. rambus will be in your computer later this year, also slated for hdtv, dvd, scanners, copiers, telephone equip, etc. unclewest oh yes, i am a strong advocate of rambus, rmbs too.

To: Triffin who wrote (200)	5/25/1999 11:27:00 AM
From: Benny Baga	Respond to of 589

>>>right now we are paying 900 million for 0 subscibers, 0 revenue, and some patented technology. Actually, as of March 31, 1999, had 2,846 homes subscribed to its Internet TV Over Cable(SM) Service. So they are in-production. The main reason to own this company is because Internet TV is the biggest growth market, like no other. Benny(IMHO)

To: Triffin who wrote (200)	5/25/1999 1:41:00 PM
From: John F Beule	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 589

Triffin...from Multex.com: The shares of Worldgate Communications (WGAT) are rated a STRONG BUY by Preferred Capital Markets, with a 12-month to 18-month price target of $75. The company provides proprietary networking technology to cable companies, allowing them to offer consumers digital Internet services through their televisions. The company completed its IPO on April 15, selling shares to the public at $21. The brokerage forecasts that Worldgate Communications subscriber base will grow from 50,000 this year to 250,000 in 2000 and 650,000 in 2001. Preferred Capital Markets expects the company to post a loss of $1.61 per share for 1999 and a loss of $1.24 per share for 2000. In 2001, the company is forecast to post a loss of $0.40 per share. In 2002, the brokerage expects Worldgate Communications to finally attain profitability, forecasting EPS of $0.48.