11.   Computer hardware companies are concerned that this provision is too strong, because some products that have other legal uses could be used to bypass encryption technology.

12.   Compaq, traditionally known as a hardware company, is designing the Wonder Tools software, while Fisher-Price is handling the hardware.

13.   Data General has relied on other hardware companies, original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, to sell its storage devices.

14.   Department stores, car dealers, hardware companies and many other businesses fear that a shutdown of the ports could quickly interrupt their supply lines.

15.   Does that sound to you like a market in which the little hardware company can thrive and stay independent?

16.   Hardware companies like Sun Microsystems, as well as anyone else making servers, like Cisco Systems.

17.   Hardware companies are also looking to make better use of the Internet.

18.   Hardware companies often have problems getting their products out the door, as do software companies.

19.   He said Compaq must change its image as solely a hardware company.

20.   However, it is vital for hardware companies, such as Handspring and Palm, to get out new products to attract new customers, he said.