I was telling the truth. I feel like we got that point across.

In my column series 'The Main Thing,' I often talk about how Internet technology can improve the way people communicate - both within a business and between a business and its customers and partners.

Well, another market is being created now out of Internet technology.

If we have data, let's look at data. If all we have are opinions, let's go with mine.

We can provide beta software to our developers in advance of the general public. We can easily link up with external partners, customers, and suppliers.

Where we can compete on merit, we do very well.

One of Netscape's main attractions to customers from Day One is that we provide alternatives. And that's cherished by many customers - certainly not all.