June 2, 2000

Dear Valued Client,

Computer Associates is committed to providing the best software solutions to our clients.

Fast Load for Microsoft SQL Server, a product that provides high speed data loads into MS SQL Server databases, is one of these solutions.

In the past few months, as a part of our regular product planning cycle, we’ve reviewed the position of Fast Load for Microsoft SQL Server in the marketplace, both from a sales and technology perspective. In so doing, we’ve discovered that while it still provides useful functions to some clients, its value to most clients and prospective clients in the market has declined significantly over the past few years, due mostly to changes in the technology landscape. We have determined that it is no longer feasible for us to continue investing in new development for this product.

As a result of this, Computer Associates has decided to functionally stabilize Fast Load for Microsoft SQL Server. Functionally stabilizing Fast Load for Microsoft SQL Server means that the product will no longer be enhanced and that maintenance and support for Fast Load for Microsoft SQL Server will continue only through the end of your current maintenance or licensing term.

If you have any questions regarding this decision, please contact your Computer Associates Client Service Representative.

Sincerely,

Gerald Hatch
Divisional Vice President
Product Carrier, Support
(805) 494-4449
Gerald.Hatch@ca.com