1.   Analysts greeted the announcement as an overdue step by a company that has appeared wary about moving too fast toward electronic media.

2.   Analysts greeted the news with cautious optimism, citing confidence in Diery, but also quarter after quarter of red ink and turnover at the top executive level.

3.   Analysts greeted the reorganization with skepticism.

4.   But some analysts Tuesday greeted the news with skepticism, saying the expansion might be little more than an attempt by the company to mask its cutbacks.

5.   But Wall Street analysts greeted the news with a collective shrug, saying that whispers of possible deals have been floating around for months.

6.   Still, analysts greeted the news warmly.

7.   Though computer-industry analysts have greeted the idea of the network computer with skepticism if not outright hostility, some say they see a market for the device.

8.   When Sanofi announced the investment plans in February, many analysts greeted it favorably.

9.   Analysts greeted the move, but said the new company will face a tough environment in which to grow as commissions drop from intense competition.