John Connors Outlook Quotations

We are optimistic for the outlook of PC growth in the upcoming quarters and are particularly enthused about the release of Windows 2000,

While our short-term results will continue to be affected by the current economic environment, our long-term outlook on the information technology market and the PC industry remains positive.

While we are enthusiastic about the break-through products and services the company will be delivering in 2001, we remain guarded about the near-term economic outlook and its impact on PC demand and technology spending,