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          Notice for the December Meeting

          The First Thursday Bunch

          Date:       12/7/95
          Time:       6:00 p.m.
          Place:      Tripod Data Systems, Inc.
                      1853 S.W. Airport Rd.
                      Corvallis  OR  97333
          Speaker:    David Scribner, President

          Dinner:     Following the meeting around 7:30 p.m.
                      Jade Garden,
                      3rd St., Corvallis.

   TDS was founded in September, 1987 by Steve Chou and Bernie Musch. Both
   had successful careers at HP, Bernie was R&D Manager for HP's Calculator
   Lab and Steve was lead programmer.  They first joined forces in 1985 as
   principles of Firmware Systems, developing hand-held computer solutions
   for clients using the HP 41C.  TDS's market focus began with field data
   collection solutions for land surveyors.

   At first the surveyors were reluctant to adopt new technology.  With a
   lot of sales work by TDS, it soon became customary to purchase a data
   collector with every total station.  Topcon America was the first
   instrument maker to recognize the advantage of bundling the TDS data
   collection software with their instruments.  At a point when the
   business was on its way to success, Bernie was diagnosed as terminally
   ill with cancer.  In 1992, David Scribner, long time friend, TDS Board
   Member and ex-HP engineer, stepped in to take Bernie's place as
   President.  Steve Chou continues as the companies principle architect of
   TDS software and business strategies.

   Today, TDS programs run on HP 48SX/GX, HP95/100/200LX, Husky FS/2 &
   FC/486, and other PC portable and office computers.  The company has 150
   authorized dealers throughout the world and is working on extending its
   global distribution network.

   Come to the meeting to learn more about Tripod Data System's success.

   Directions to TDS:

   Hwy 99 South, Right on Airport Rd., go across the tracks,
   just past the open field with new construction, TDS is on the right.

   Open to the Public                                 No Reservations