Conference venue

 The Conference will take place at the:
     Doubletree Hotel San Jose
     2050 Gateway Place
     San Jose, California 95110
     USA
     Tel: +1-408-453-4000
     Fax: +1-408-437-2899

 Location

 The Hotel is located between Hwy. 101 and San Jose International Airport,
 in the heart of the Silicon Valley. It is 45 minutes south of San
 Francisco and one hour north of Monterey and Carmel. Downtown San Jose is
 within a five minute drive or light rail ride.

 Hotel Services/Facilities/Amenities

 Guest services include:

    * Free parking.
    * Complimentary airport courtesy van.
    * Laundry and valet service.
    * Gift shop, room service.
    * Car rental desk.
    * Mail and package handling.
    * Fax service.
    * Six food and beverage outlets for your convenience.
 Conference rates

 A guest room block has been set aside for the Conference. The Conference
 rates are:

    * $150.00 single room per night,
    * $175.00 double room per night.

 Plus applicable hotel tax.

 To receive these special rates, you must reserve your room together with your
 conference registration through Global Meeting Services, Inc. See form attached 
 to conference registration form.

 Hotel reservations should be made prior to August 16, 1999. Thereafter,
 this special rate will be offered on a space available basis only.