1.   Apple Computer Inc. has already staked out the home networking market.

2.   But he said Cisco has such a large range of products and dominance in the data networking market that customers do not normally object.

3.   By moving into the Bay Area, the company is closing a geographic gap and positioning itself to compete vigorously in the data networking market.

4.   Chipmakers that sell to the telecommunications market and the data networking market are starting to see demand pick up, though sales are still lower than a year ago.

5.   He said there could have been other ways for Cisco to participate in the wide area networking market, through alliances or joint marketing.

6.   It also helps Cisco offer one-stop-shopping in the overall data networking market.

7.   The earnings surge resulted from its emphasis on serving the computer networking market, Sun said.

8.   While company officials predict the home networking market will soon explode, some industry watchers are skeptical.

9.   The new strategy, according to the company, is in line with the current needs in networking market.