1.   The generation just before the boomers had a high concentration of health stocks, but nothing like the baby boomers and their technology craze.

2.   The surging market, fueled by the technology craze, persuaded companies that every dollar spent on computers and information networks would be rewarded with a rising share price.

3.   But smaller, younger companies that are just beginning to capitalize on the technology craze drew attention as well.

4.   As desktop computer sales lag, manufacturers are hoping that users will make these portable gadgets the next big technology consumer craze.