We've been approached by all the vendors and we are evaluating it.

We have strong commitments from our suppliers and feel, based upon their feedback, that we can anticipate a decline in our lead times to customers over the next few months. In general, we are seeing solid improvement in lead times overall.

[The lead time] is dependent on the requirements of customers and the configuration and solution they're looking to deploy. In worst cases it can be 10 to 12 weeks currently, but many customers are receiving products ahead of this.

You can't be afraid to put out a fire if you're a fireman. You can't be afraid to be a police officer and carry a gun if you're afraid to get up and go out there. So you've got to put that fear to the side and go out in faith to overcome that.

It'd be easier for me if the board voted tonight, ... since I wouldn't have to vote. But I think it's important to be fair. We've talked about this issue for a long time. I think I know which way I'm going to go on this and that way I can be responsible (for the decision).

He plots, he plans, he works in secret,