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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.14

                                   SUBLEASE

     1.   Parties:

     This Sublease is made and entered into as of August 6,1999 by and between
Excite, Inc. ("Sublandlord") and Tioga Systems, Inc., a Delaware Corporation,
("Subtenant") under the Master Lease dated March 14, 1997 as amended by the
First Amendment To Lease dated October 1, 1997 (as amended, the "Master Lease")
between Martin/Campus Associates, L.P., as "Lessor" and Sublandlord under this
Sublease as "Lessee". A copy of the Master Lease is attached hereto as
Attachment I and incorporated herein by this reference.

     2.   Provisions Constituting Sublease:

          2.1  This Sublease is subject and subordinate to all of the terms and
conditions of the Master Lease.  Subtenant hereby assumes and agrees to perform
all of the obligations of "Lessee" under the Master Lease to the extent said
obligations apply to the Subleased Premises and Subtenant's use of the Common
Areas, except as specifically set forth herein.  Sublandlord hereby agrees to
use commercially reasonable efforts to cause Lessor to perform all of the
obligations of Lessor under the Master Lease to the extent said obligations
apply to the Subleased Premises and Subtenant's use of the Common Areas.
Subtenant shall not commit or permit to be committed on the Subleased Premises
or on any other portion of the Project any act or omission which violates any
term or condition of the Master Lease.  Except to the extent waived or consented
to in writing by the other party or parties hereto who are affected thereby,
neither of the parties hereto will, by renegotiation of the Master Lease,
assignment, subletting, default or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to
avoid the observance or performance of the terms to be observed or performed
hereunder by such party, but will at all times in good faith assist in carrying
out all the terms of this Sublease and in taking all such action as may be
necessary or appropriate to protect the rights of the other party or parties
hereto who are affected thereby against impairment.  Nothing contained in this
Section 2.1 or elsewhere in this Sublease:  (i) shall obligate Sublandlord to
exercise its option to extend the Term of the Master Lease; or (ii) shall
prevent or prohibit Sublandlord (a) from exercising its right to terminate the
Master Lease pursuant to paragraph 23 thereof or (b) from assigning its interest
in this Sublease or subletting the Premises to any other third party.

          2.2  All of the terms and conditions contained in the Master Lease are
incorporated herein, except as specifically provided below, and such terms and
conditions, together with the terms and conditions specifically set forth in
this Sublease, shall constitute the complete terms and conditions of this
Sublease, except the following paragraphs of the Master Lease which shall remain
solely the rights and obligations of Sublandlord: 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 15, 16, 17, 35,
Work Letter C, Exhibit D and E.

     3.   Subleased Premises and Rent:

          3.1  Subleased Premises:  Sublandlord leases to Subtenant and
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Subtenant leases from Sublandlord the Subleased Premises upon all of the terms,
covenants and conditions contained in this Sublease.  The Subleased Premises
consist of those portions of the premises located at 575 Broadway, Redwood City,
CA, as displayed in the floor plan attached hereto as Exhibit A, of
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approximately 23,216=/- square feet.
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          3.2  Rent:  Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord as Full Service Rent
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for the Subleased Premises the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty-Six
Dollars ($81,256.00) per month, without deductions, prior notice or demand. Rent
shall be payable by Subtenant to Sublandlord in consecutive monthly installments
on or before the first (1st) day of each calendar month from September 1, 1999
through August 14, 2000. Effective September 1, 2000 through August 14, 2001,
the monthly Full Service Rent shall be increased to Eighty-Three Thousand Five
Hundred Seventy-Eight Dollars ($83,578.00). If the Sublease Commencement Date or
the Termination Date of the Sublease occurs on a date other than the first (1st)
day of a calendar month, then the Rent for such partial month shall be prorated
and the prorated Rent shall be payable on the Sublease Commencement Date or on
the first (1st) day of the calendar month in which the Sublease Termination Date
occurs, respectively.

          3.3  Security Deposit:  In addition to the Rent specified above,
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Subtenant shall pay to Sublandlord, upon execution of this Sublease, an
equivalent of one month's Rent, the sum of Eighty-One Thousand Two Hundred
Fifty-Six Dollars ($81,256.00), as a non-interest bearing Security Deposit.
Sublandlord may commingle the Security Deposit with its other funds and is not a
trustee of the Security Deposit.  Subtenant is not entitled to interest on the
Security Deposit.  Sublandlord may use the Security Deposit to cure Subtenant's
defaults and to compensate Sublandlord for damages suffered by reason of
Subtenant's defaults.  If Sublandlord so uses a portion of the Security Deposit,
Subtenant must replenish the Security Deposit to its full amount within five (5)
days after written demand.  The Security Deposit shall not be applied by
Subtenant against the last month's Rent.  In the event Subtenant has performed
all of the terms and conditions of this Sublease during the term hereof,
Sublandlord shall return to Subtenant, within ten (10) days after Subtenant has
vacated the Subleased Premises, the Security Deposit less any sums due and owing
to Sublandlord.

     4.   Use:

     Subtenant shall use the Subleased Premises only for those purposes
permitted in the Master Lease, unless Sublandlord and Lessor consent in writing
to other uses prior to the commencement thereof.

     5.   Sublease Term:

          5.1  Sublease Term: The Sublease Term shall be for the period
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commencing September 1, 1999 ("Commencement Date") and continuing through August
14 31, 2001, or such earlier date as the Master Lease or this Sublease may be
terminated in accordance with its terms ("Sublease Termination Date"). In no
event shall the Sublease Term extend beyond the Term of the Master Lease.

          5.2  Inability to Deliver Possession: Subtenant shall be entitled to
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early occupancy of the Subleased Premises as of August 20, 1999 ("Early
Occupation Date").  Subtenant shall not be obligated to pay Rent for early
occupancy, but otherwise the early occupancy shall be on the terms

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and conditions of this Sublease and Subtenant's obligation to pay Rent shall
commence on the Commencement Date.  In the event Sublandlord is unable to
deliver possession of the Subleased Premises at the Early Occupation Date,
Sublandlord shall not be liable for any damage caused thereby, nor shall this
Sublease be void or voidable but Subtenant shall not be liable for Rent on or
after the Commencement Date until such time as Sublandlord offers to deliver
possession of the Subleased Premises to Subtenant. The Sublease Term shall not
be extended by such delay. If Subtenant, with Sublandlord's consent, takes
possession prior to commencement of the Sublease Term, Subtenant shall do so
subject to all the covenants and conditions hereof and shall pay Rent for the
period ending with the commencement of the Sublease Term at the same rental as
that prescribed for the first month of the Sublease Term prorated at the rate of
1/30/th/ thereof per day. In the event Sublandlord has been unable to deliver
possession of the Subleased Premises within thirty (30) days from the
Commencement Date, Subtenant, at Subtenant's option, may terminate this Sublease
by written notice to Sublandlord prior to delivery of the Subleased Premises.

          5.3  Right of First Offer: Subtenant shall have no right to remian in
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the Subleased Premises at any time after the Sublease Termination Date. In the
event that prior to the Sublease Termination Date Sublandlord elects in its sole
discretion to sublease the Subleased Premises for any period that commences on
or after the day following the Sublease Termination Date, Sublandlord shall so
notify Subtenant in writing and shall offer to continue to sublease the
Subleased Premises to Subtenant for a fair market rental determined by
Sublandlord in its sole discretion exercised in good faith for such period as
Sublandlord may elect in its sole discretion and otherwise on terms
substantially the same as those contained in this Sublease. Subtenant shall have
fifteen (15) days in which to accept Sublandlord's offer and enter into a new
sublease agreement or extension of this Sublease. If Subtenant fails to do so,
this right of first offer shall be of no further force or effect, Subtenant
shall have no further rights hereunder, and Sublandlord shall have the right to
sublease the Subleased Premises to such persons and on such terms (subject to
the Master Lease) as Sublandlord may elect in its sole discretion.

     6.   Operating Expenses:

     This is a Full Service Sublease and Sublandlord shall pay all direct
operating expenses of the Subleased Premises and expense pass throughs for the
property as may be provided for in the Master Lease.  Except as expressly
provided herein, Sublandlord shall provide all standard utility services (except
telephone usage), all of the telephone and data communication equipment listed
in the Inventory of Communications Equipment (attached hereto as Exhibit B) and
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janitorial services (as described in the attached Exhibit D) to the Subleased
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Premises. Subtenant acknowledges that the Building provides HVAC from 6:00 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays
and Sundays. If Subtenant desires after-hours HVAC service, Sublandlord and
Subtenant shall make an arrangement so that Subtenant may procure such after-
hours HVAC directly from the Lessor, all at Subtenant's sole cost and expense.
If the Lessor invoices Sublandlord for Subtenant's after-hours HVAC usage,
Subtenant shall pay such amount directly to Sublandlord within ten (10) days
after receipt of invoice so that Sublandlord may timely pay Lessor without
advancing funds on Subtenant's behalf.

     7.   Personal Property:

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     The furniture and fixtures provided by Sublandlord for Subtenant's use
during the term of this Sublease are listed on Exhibit C attached hereto and
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are collectively referred to as the "Personal Property".  Sublandlord shall
deliver such Personal Property to Subtenant in good condition and repair.  By
taking possession of the Subleased Premises, Subtenant shall be deemed to have
acknowledged and agreed that all Personal Property is present at the Subleased
Premises and is in good condition and repair.  On the Termination Date,
Subtenant shall return all of the Personal Property to Sublandlord in good
condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear and damage by fire, earthquake or
other casualty excepted.  Subtenant shall not modify or remove any of the
workstations or other Personal Property without Sublandlord's consent.

     8.   Security and Telephones:

     Sublandlord shall have absolutely no responsibility or liability with
respect to the security of the Subleased Premises.  Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing: (a) with respect to the card-key system,
Sublandlord shall leave the existing card-key system in place, and upon
Subtenant's request, Sublandlord shall provide card-keys to Subtenant and shall
program the card-key system to limit access to the Subleased Premises to
Subtenant's employees; (b) Subtenant may perform whatever rekeying it may elect,
all at its sole risk and cost, and Subtenant shall ensure that Sublandlord has
operative keys to all areas of the Subleased Premises at all times; and (c) the
fire alarm and burglar alarm systems shall be left in place for Subtenant's use
if Subtenant so elects, but without any Sublandlord representation, warranty or
other duty to Subtenant with respect thereto. Sublandlord shall provide
reasonable access to Sublandlord's existing telephone and voice mail systems (as
described in Exhibit B) for the use of Subtenant and Subtenant's employees in
the conduct of their business, but all telephone service shall be the sole
responsibility of Subtenant.

     9.   Sublandlord's Right to Enter Upon the Subleased Premises:

     In accordance with paragraph 19 of the Master Lease, Subtenant shall permit
Sublandlord and Sublandlord's Agents to enter the Subleased Premises at all
reasonable times with reasonable notice except for emergencies in which case no
notice shall be required.

     10.  Indemnity:

     Except for claims arising from the gross negligence or willful misconduct
of Sublandlord (against which Sublandlord shall indemnify and hold Subtenant
harmless), Subtenant shall indemnify, defend and hold Sublandlord harmless from
and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities and costs
(including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees, costs and
disbursements) relating in any manner, directly or indirectly, in whole or in
part, to: (a) any failure by Subtenant to timely and properly perform each of
its obligations under this Sublease; (b) any accident occurring or other
circumstance existing on or about the Subleased Premises at any time during the
period between the Early Occupation Date or Sublease Commencement Date,
whichever is earlier, and the Termination Date (and any holdover period) due to
any cause whatsoever; and (c) any negligence or willful misconduct on the part
of Subtenant or any of its officers, directors, employees, guests, invitees,
agents or contractors. Subtenant shall promptly assume its defense and
indemnification obligations upon written notice from Sublandlord. Subtenant
shall not settle any

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claim without the consent of Sublandlord if Sublandlord would incur any
liability for such claim under or following such a settlement, which consent
shall not be unreasonably withheld.

     11.  Condition of the Subleased Premises:

     The Subleased Premises shall be delivered in their "AS IS" condition.
Sublandlord shall have no obligation to make any capital improvements, repairs
or alterations to the Subleased Premises.  By taking possession of the Subleased
Premises, Subtenant shall be deemed to have accepted the Subleased Premises in
its condition on the date of delivery of possession.  Subtenant acknowledges
that neither Sublandlord nor any agent of Sublandlord has made any
representation or warranty with respect to the condition of the Subleased
Premises, the parking and common areas surrounding the Subleased Premises, or
with respect to the suitability of same for the conduct of Subtenant's business.
Subtenant further acknowledges that Sublandlord shall have no obligation to
construct or complete any additional alterations or improvements within or about
the Subleased Premises.  Subtenant shall not alter or improve the Subleased
Premises without the consent of Sublandlord and Lessor, to the extent required
under the Master Lease.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, to Sublandlord's actual
knowledge, the existing electrical and data communications equipment and
associated wiring in the Subleased Premises is in good working condition and
repair.

     12.  Sublandlord's Representations and Warranties:

     Sublandlord represents and warrants to Subtenant that: (a) there are no
amendments to the Master Lease other than the First Amendment To Lease dated
October 1, 1997; (b) to Sublandlord's actual knowledge, neither Sublandlord nor
Lessor is in default under the Master Lease; and (c) to Sublandlord's actual
knowledge, there is no claim or threatened claim by Lessor that Sublandlord is
in default under the Master Lease.

     13.  Notices:

     All notices, demands, consents and approvals which may or are required to
be given by either party to the other hereunder shall be given in the manner
provided in the Master Lease, at the addresses shown on the signature page
hereof. Sublandlord shall notify Subtenant of any default under the Master
Lease, or of any other event of which Sublandlord has actual knowledge which
will impair Subtenant's ability to conduct its normal business at the Subleased
Premises, as soon as reasonably practicable following Sublandlord's receipt of
notice from the Landlord of a default or actual knowledge of such impairment. If
Sublandlord elects to terminate the Master Lease, Sublandlord shall so notify
Subtenant by giving at least thirty (30) days notice prior to the effective date
of such termination pursuant to paragraph 23 thereof.

     14.  Broker Fee:

     Each party represents and warrants to the other that it has not had any
contract or dealings regarding the Property, or any communication in connection
with the subject matter of this transaction, through any licensed real estate
broker or other person who can claim a commission or finder's fee. In the event
that any broker or finder asserts a claim for a commission or finder's fee based
upon any contract, dealing or communications with either party, such party shall
indemnify, defend and hold the other party harmless from all costs and expenses
(including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of defense at
the trial and appellate levels) incurred in

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connection with such claim.  The provisions of this section shall survive any
termination of this Sublease.

     15.  Subtenant Improvements/Compliance With Americans With
Disabilities Act:

     Subtenant shall be responsible for the installation and cost of any and all
improvements, alterations or other work required on or to the Subleased Premises
or to any other portion of the property and/or building of which the Subleased
Premises are a part, required or reasonably necessary because of: (1)
Subtenant's use of the Subleased Premises or any portion thereof; or (2) the use
by a subtenant by reason of assignment or sublease. Compliance with the
provisions of this Section 13 shall be a condition of Sublandlord granting its
consent to any assignment or sublease of all or a portion of this Sublease and
the Subleased Premises described in this Sublease. Sublandlord shall be
responsible for the installation and cost of any and all improvements,
alterations or other work required on or to the Subleased Premises or to any
other portion of the property and/or building of which the Subleased Premises
are a part, required or reasonably necessary under the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990.

     16.  Toxic Contamination Disclosure:

     Sublandlord and Subtenant each acknowledge that they have been advised that
numerous federal, state, and/or local laws, ordinances and regulations ("Laws")
affect the existence and removal, storage, disposal, leakage of and
contamination by materials designated as hazardous or toxic ("Toxics"). Many
materials, some utilized in everyday business activities and property
maintenance, are designated as hazardous or toxic.

     Some of the Laws require that Toxics be removed or cleaned up by
landowners, future landowners or former landowners without regard to whether the
party required to pay for "clean up" caused the contamination, owned the
property at the time the contamination occurred or even knew about the
contamination. Some items, such as asbestos or PCBs, which were legal when
installed, now are classified as Toxics, and are subject to removal
requirements. Civil lawsuits for damages resulting from Toxics may be filed by
third parties in certain circumstances.

     Sublandlord and Subtenant each acknowledge that Sublandlord has made no
representations or warranties with respect to environmental assessment or
physical condition of the Subleased Premises, including, but not limited to,
matters relating to: (i) problems which may be posed by the presence or disposal
of hazardous or toxic substances on or from the Subleased Premises, (ii)
problems which may be posed by the Subleased Premises being within the Special
Studies Zone as designated under the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone Act
(Earthquake Zones), Section 2621-2630, inclusive of the California Public
Resources Code, and (iii) problems which may be posed by the Subleased Premises
being within a HUD Flood Zone as set forth in the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development "Special Flood Zone Area Maps," as applicable.

     independent investigation or determination of the physical or environmental
condition of the Subleased Premises, including, but not limited to, the
existence or nonexistence of any underground tanks, sumps, piping, toxic or
hazardous substances on the Subleased Premises. Subtenant agrees that it will
rely solely upon its own investigation and/or the investigation of professionals
retained by it.

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     17.  Rent Abatement and Damages to Personal Property:

     In the event Sublandlord, pursuant to the terms of the Master Lease, is
entitled to and receives rent abatement, then to the extent such rent abatement
affects the Subleased Premises, Subtenant shall be entitled to a corresponding
rent abatement in an amount that the net rentable area of the Subleased Premises
bears to the total net rentable area of the Master Lease, and only to the extent
any such abatement applies to the Sublease Term. In addition, any amounts paid
or credited to Sublandlord under the terms of the Master Lease for damage to
Subtenant's personal property shall be credited to Subtenant, subject to the
same limitations set forth above.

     18.  Sign Rights:

     Subtenant shall be permitted to place its sign on the exterior of the
Subleased Premises in accordance with paragraph 20 of the Master Lease.
Sublandlord shall remove its signage within fifteen (15) days after the Sublease
Commencement Date.

     19.  Entire Agreement:

     This Sublease and the Exhibits attached hereto set forth the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the Sublease of the Subleased
Premises. Except as specifically set forth herein, there are no agreements,
representations, or warranties whatsoever between the parties as to any matter.
Any prior agreements, conversations, or writings, are merged herein, superseded
hereby and extinguished.

     Exhibits to be attached include:

     Exhibit A  -   Floor plan showing the improvements to the Premises
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     Exhibit B  -  Inventory of Communications Equipment supplied by Sublandlord
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     Exhibit C  -  Inventory list of all furniture, fixtures and other
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                   equipment supplied by Sublandlord

     Exhibit D  -  Janitorial services specification or copy of Sublandlord's
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                   current janitorial services agreement


Sublandlord:  EXCITE, INC.                   Address:  555 Broadway
                                                       Redwood City, CA 94063

By          /s/ Elizabeth M. Berez           Date:     8/6/99
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Subtenant:  TIOGA SYSTEMS, INC., a           Address:  1816 Embarcadero Road
            Delaware corporation                             Palo Alto, CA 94303


By          /s/ Mark Vranesh                 Date:     8/6/99
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                              CONSENT TO SUBLEASE
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DATE:                  ___________________ 1999

RE: BUILDING:          MidPoint Technology Park, 575 Broadway, Redwood City, CA

SUBLET PREMISES:       Approximately 23,216 rentable square feet

DATE OF MASTER LEASE:  Lease dated March 14, 1997, ("Master Lease")

MASTER LESSOR:         Martin/Campus Associates, L.P., a Delaware limited
                        partnership

MASTER TENANT:         Excite, Inc., a Delaware corporation

SUBTENANT:             Tioga Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation

TERM OF SUBLETTING:    August 15, 1999 through August 14, 2001

Mr.  Robert Hood
Excite, Inc.

Dear Mr.  Hood:

     Pursuant to the terms of the Master Lease covering the above-captioned
premises ("Sublet Premises"), Excite has requested Landlord's consent to your
subletting the Sublet Premises to the above-referenced Subtenant, hereinafter
referred to as the "Sublease."

     Landlord hereby grants consent to such Subletting upon the following
express terms and conditions:

     Such subletting is subject and subordinate to the Master Lease and to all
of its terms, covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements.

     1.   The Subtenant shall perform faithfully and be bound by all of the
applicable terms, covenants, conditions, provisions and agreements of the Master
Lease, for the period of such subletting and to the extent of the Sublet
Premises.

     2.   Neither such subletting nor this consent thereto shall:

          (a)  release or discharge you from any liability, whether past,
present or future, under the Master Lease;

          (b)  operate as a consent or approval by us to or of any of the terms,
covenants, conditions, provisions or agreements of the Sublease and we shall not
be bound thereby;
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          (c)  be construed to modify, waive or affect any of the terms,
covenants, conditions provisions or agreements of the Master Lease, or to waive
any breach thereof, or any of our rights as Landlord thereunder; or to enlarge
or increase our obligations as Landlord thereunder, or

          (d)  be construed as a consent by us to any further subletting either
by you or by the Subtenant or to any assignment by you of the Master Lease or
assignment by the Subtenant of the Sublease, whether or not the Sublease
purports to permit the same and, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, both you and the Subtenant agree that the Subtenant has no right
whatsoever to assign, mortgage or encumber the Sublease nor to sublet any
portion of the Sublet Premises or permit any portion of the Sublet Premises to
be used or occupied by any other party; in connection herewith, both you and the
Subtenant agree that an assignment by operation of law or a transfer of control
of Subtenant (including but not limited to transfer of the controlling interest
of the stock of Subtenant, if Subtenant is a corporation) shall be deemed to be
a prohibited assignment hereunder, subject to our consent.

     4.   You shall not be released from any liability under the Master Lease
because of our failure to give notice of default under or in respect of any of
the terms, covenants, conditions, provisions or agreements of the Master Lease.

     5.   In the event of your default under the provisions of the Master Lease,
the rent due from the Subtenant under the Sublease shall be deemed assigned to
us and we shall have the right, under such default, at any time at our option,
to give notice of such assignment to the Subtenant and to demand that Subtenant
pay the rent and any other charges due under the Sublease directly to us. We
shall credit you with any rent received by us under such assignment but the
acceptance of any payment on account of rent from the Subtenant as the result of
any such default shall in no manner whatsoever be deemed an attornment by the
Subtenant to us, or serve to release you from liability under the terms,
covenants, conditions and provisions of agreements under the Master Lease.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any other payment of rent from the Subtenant
directly to us, regardless of the circumstances or reasons therefor, shall in no
manner whatsoever be deemed an attornment by the Subtenant to us in the absence
of a specific written agreement signed by us to such an effect.

     6.   Both you and the Subtenant shall be and continue to be liable for the
payment of all bills rendered by us for charges incurred by the Subtenant for
services and materials supplied to the Sublet Premises.

     7.   The term of the Sublease shall expire and come to an end on its
natural expiration date or any premature termination date thereof or
concurrently with any premature termination or expiration of the Master Lease
(whether by consent or other right, now or hereafter agreed to by Landlord or
Tenant under the Master Lease, or by operation of law or at Landlord's option in
the event of default by tenant under the Master Lease).

     8.   This consent is not assignable, nor shall this consent be deemed a
consent to any amendment, modification, extension or renewal of the Sublease,
without our prior written consent.
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     9.   You and the Subtenant covenant and agree that under no circumstances
shall we be liable for any brokerage commission or other charge or expense in
connection with the Sublease and you both agree to indemnify us against same and
against any cost or expense (including but not limited to counsel fees) incurred
by us in resisting any claim for any such brokerage commission.

     10.  Notwithstanding any provision of the Sublease or this Consent to the
contrary, the Subtenant agrees that Master Landlord shall not be: (i) liable for
any act or omission of the Master Tenant as Sublessor under the Sublease; (ii)
subject to any offsets or defenses which the Subtenant may have against the
Master Tenant as Sublessor; (iii) bound by any payment of rent or other sums
made by the Subtenant for any advance period under the Sublease; (iv) bound by
any security deposits which the Subtenant might have paid to the Master Tenant
as Sublessor or any other party, or (v) bound by any amendment or modification
of the Sublease made without Master Landlord's prior written consent, which may
be withheld in the sole and absolute discretion of Master Landlord.

     11.  This Consent shall not be effective until executed by all the parties
hereto.

     12.  Concurrent with the execution of this Consent, Master Tenant shall pay
to Master Landlord an amount equal to $300.00, representing Master Landlord's
attorney fees and costs incurred in connection with the review of the Sublease
and the preparation of this Consent.

     13.  Master Landlord shall be named as an additional insured under all
liability insurance required to be carried by the Subtenant pursuant to the
Sublease, and Master Tenant shall furnish Master Landlord with a certificate of
insurance before the commencement of the term of the Sublease.

     14.  Master Landlord hereby waives all rights under paragraph 15.D of the
Lease during the term of the Sublease, including the ability to collect fifty
percent (50%) of any excess of the Subrent over the Rent payable pursuant to the
Lease and caused by this Consent to Sublease.

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     The execution of a copy of this Consent by you (as Master Tenant) and by
the Subtenant shall indicate your joint and several confirmation of the
foregoing conditions and of your agreement to be bound thereby and shall
constitute Subtenant's acknowledgment that it has received a copy of the Master
Lease from you.

MASTER LESSOR:
Martin/Campus Associates., a Delaware limited partnership

By:  Martin/Redwood Associates, L.P., a California limited partnership
     Its: General Partner

     By:  The Martin Group of Companies, Inc., a California corporation
          Its: General Partner

          By: _____________________________________________
          Name: ___________________________________________
          Title: __________________________________________
          Date: ___________________________________________

MASTER TENANT:
Excite, Inc., a Delaware corporation

          By:    /s/ Elizabeth M. Berez
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          Name:  Elizabeth M. Berez
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          Title: VP, Finance
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          Date:  August 6, 1999
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SUBTENANT:
Tioga Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation

          By:    /s/ Mark Vranesh
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          Name:  Mark Vranesh
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          Title: Dir Fin/Corp. Sec
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          Date:  8/6/99
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