31.   And municipalities, computer makers and the government all subsidize the campaign to offer as many ties to computers and cellular phones as possible.

32.   And the more flexible contract rules from Microsoft do not allow computer makers to remove the new features, like Windows Media Player and Windows Messenger.

33.   And the pricing woes apply well beyond computer makers and retailers.

34.   And that somebody is usually the computer maker.

35.   And the plaintiffs impose more stringent restrictions than Microsoft on how it can deal with computer makers.

36.   Another proposal, that Microsoft cut its royalties for computer makers who delete some of its software, would also pose problems.

37.   Another challenge is to find computer makers willing to build the Zip drive into their systems, the way floppy-disk drives are installed at the factory today.

38.   Apple Computer Inc. shares were unchanged after the Wall Street Journal reported the computer maker is considering selling key business units as part of its efforts to cut costs.

39.   Apple, based in Cupertino, Calif., is now the third largest computer maker in the United States.

40.   Any slowdown in sales would make it tougher for computer makers to manage their inventories.