31.   But American drug makers say it destroys their patent rights and legalizes piracy.

32.   But even as they rely more heavily on international sales, major computer makers say they have not given up on the domestic holdouts.

33.   But most wine makers here say they are discouraged by exports to the United States.

34.   But other clone makers said Apple was keeping them in the dark about whether they could do the same.

35.   But software makers say his lawsuits are frivolous and should be stopped.

36.   But software makers say PC pets, which were originally designed as an experiment in artificial intelligence, are far more advanced.

37.   But several drug makers said they are already making quiet overtures on their own.

38.   But nearly a year later, most device makers say Bluetooth is finally poised for widespread release.

39.   But some garment makers say the cost of policing their contractors puts them at a disadvantage to companies with overseas operations.

40.   But the Houston computer maker said the reworked systems still failed performance standards.