1. Tech Sector Update Cory and Taylor

2. Apple Corp. (AAPL) Sales falling short on high end machines, large customer boycott because fans were too noisy. Typically 80dB equivalent to an alarm clock, a chainsaw is 90dB. Hired an acoustic specialist for future models and offers a $20 upgrade to a quieter fan. Hired an acoustic specialist for future models and offers a $20 upgrade to a quieter fan.

3. Apple Friend or Foe? John Fraser, 21 year old engineer designing a case for upgradable Apple. Buying parts from repair shop stocks, allows users to use old Apple parts to upgrade. Buying parts from repair shop stocks, allows users to use old Apple parts to upgrade. Apple has not been contacted and has not commented. Apple has not been contacted and has not commented. Doesn't want to be in competition or be "the next Dell", it's "just a hobby" Doesn't want to be in competition or be "the next Dell", it's "just a hobby" Intellectual property rights may be an issue Intellectual property rights may be an issue

4. First the Internet….. Al Gore joins Apple Board. First public board that he has joined. First public board that he has joined. Issued 30,000 stock options at $14.95. Issued 30,000 stock options at $14.95. He is an avid Mac user. He is an avid Mac user. Publicity, or help? Publicity, or help?

5. Computer Associates (CA) One of the worlds largest software companies, for IT purposes. They mainly focus on network, systems, storage, and security management. Founded in 1976. They operate in more than 100 countries.

6. CA Whats new? Formation of CA Technology Services Eliminated 450 Jobs and 15 million in restructuring costs New Head of North American Sales Operations Gregory Corgan