21.   Imagine the treatment you might get with millions of shares of the high-tech hardware company in your pocket.

22.   In technology, we like computer hardware companies like IBM, Hewlett-Packard and Gateway, electrical equipment companies like General Electric, Rockwell International and Solectron.

23.   It is based out of a Fremont office donated by Logitech, a hardware company that sells the computer mouse he invented.

24.   It might also seek investments from computer software and hardware companies, and providers of entertainment and information.

25.   It was once the headquarters of the Emhart Corp., a hardware company.

26.   Large hardware companies like IBM have established big e-commerce programs, offering retailers and manufacturers hardware, software and setup.

27.   Many hardware companies have a long tradition of civic engagement.

28.   Long ago and far away, the two owners of a very small software company shook hands on a deal with representatives from a very big hardware company.

29.   Now they are being defensive by buying shares in aircraft, weapons and military hardware companies.

30.   Not pleased by the current limitations, hardware companies are reconsidering plans to make more players.