3Com had to follow suit. The company needs to focus on more high-end networking products, as Ascend and Cisco Systems do. But in the past, large drops in 3Com have been strong opportunities. It's a well-run firm. I hear Intel's stock is sliding on news of a Cyrix chip being used by Compaq Computer.
Technology is under constant assault.
But technology is shaping the world and in the long run, with the right companies, you'll do extremely well invested in it. I wouldn't base a whole portfolio on it, though. There are many great repeat-purchase businesses out there, for example. He touches his face. I really need to shave.