1.   Lotus spokesman Richard Eckel said Beir will be replaced by John Throckmorton, who now serves as a vice president for desktop development.

2.   Lotus spokesman Richard Eckel would not comment any severance package offered to Weiler.

3.   Lotus spokesman Adam Banker said the companies wanted to focus on their new products rather than a rival firm.

4.   Lotus spokesman Paul Davis says the comparison is unfair.