For any business that has an indirect model to move into the direct business is very difficult and very challenging.
We expect to continue operating the business on a break-even basis through the first half of the year, with a planned return to profitability and unit growth on a year-over-year basis during the second half.
Our consumer business has never been stronger, and now we're positioned to expand that success into the small and mid-sized business arena,
Right now, Gateway 2000 is not for sale. We're not in any discussions with any other partners, ... Business Day .
It's a natural step in the expansion of our direct business model.
We have to have a successful box business if we are going to go beyond the box.
We are aggressively moving into other business segments that surround the purchase of a PC, thereby delivering the greatest value to customers, shareholders and industry partners,