41.   If approved, the deal would mark one of the largest takeovers of a U.S. technology group by a European company.

42.   Issues of corporate governance and management of the combined company were the main roadblocks preventing one of the largest takeovers of a U.S. technology group by a European company.

43.   It was endorsed by several technology trade groups and universities that have lamented the lack of college courses in computer security.

44.   Stocks were little changed Tuesday after a weak start, with the technology group again distinguishing itself from the pack after rallying to new highs on Monday.

45.   That was the case Friday, as blue-chips like Merck and DuPont fell, unable to attract the investors fleeing the technology group.

46.   That was the case today, as blue-chips like Merck and DuPont fell, unable to attract any of the investors fleeing the technology group.

47.   The deal would have marked one of the largest takeovers of a U.S. technology group by a European company.

48.   The new business unit will be headed by Pat Pool who will remain vice president worldwide sales and support for the technology group.

49.   The red-hot Nasdaq composite index posted another sharp gain as the resurgent technology group continued a powerful two-week rebound.

50.   The prospect of slower computer sales weighed on the rest of the technology group.