51.   Many software firms that are trying to make money from Linux are struggling, and Eazel recently announced layoffs of its own.

52.   MORE AIRLINE LAYOFFS ARE EXPECTED In an early sign of the economic fallout from the hijackings, Continental became the first major airline to announce sweeping layoffs.

53.   Most also have announced layoffs.

54.   Meanwhile, a number of airlines have announced massive layoffs in an attempt to stay afloat.

55.   Much more often they express regrets, blame global forces beyond their control, fatten severance packages for workers and announce layoffs well in advance of the final day.

56.   Most other big airlines already have announced major layoffs.

57.   Nearly all the hospitals have announced layoffs.

58.   Nortel, Cisco Systems, Alcatel, and others have also announced large layoffs of US workers because of slowing spending on communications gear.

59.   No layoffs were announced.

60.   Numerous companies have already announced layoffs.