21.   Analysts applauded the deal.

22.   Analysts applauded the decision, which they said would leave Novell a stronger company focused on its core business of networking software, which has been growing well.

23.   Analysts applauded the move.

24.   Analysts applauded the plan.

25.   Analysts generally applauded the deal.

26.   Analysts have applauded the changes.

27.   Analysts applauded the acquisition, saying BayBanks brings a much-need consumer thrust to Bank of Boston, which has concentrated on Latin American and corporate banking.

28.   Analysts applauded the decision to take such hefty charges.

29.   Analysts largely applauded the merger.

30.   British analysts applauded the deal.