21.   Analysts say that Sony Corp., Panasonic, and other makers of consumer electronics are going to face formidable competition from computer makers such as Compaq in coming years.

22.   Analysts such as Wu are convinced that Microsoft has bullied computer makers in the past, despite denials by the software giant.

23.   Analysts said holiday PC demand is expected to climb, which has led computer makers to step up chip orders.

24.   Analysts said semiconductor, software and computer makers reported the biggest earnings gains in the second quarter.

25.   Analysts said most U.S. computer makers will probably report higher third quarter earnings, as lower prices and faster chips trigger increased demand for personal computers and business systems.

26.   And computer makers have catered to that customer preference by making Windows a de facto standard.

27.   Analysts expect a number of smaller PC companies, and some large Japanese computer makers, to enter this market as well.

28.   Analysts said Tandy is benefiting from the same investor infatuation with technology stocks that has pumped the prices of semiconductor makers, computer makers and software developers this summer.

29.   And I did not even have to download the Desktop Themes utility because my computer maker chose to install Microsoft Plus in the factory.

30.   And major computer makers say they have no plans to drop Internet Explorer.