[Q]: PDC will also almost certainly fan the flames of speculation about Longhorn 's release .
PDC will also almost certainly reignite speculation about release dates of Microsoft 's new products .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?

[A]: yes

[Q]: IBM is also " pursuing membership in the group " and plans to be an active participant , according to the CELF statement .
CELF said IBM is pursuing membership and plans to be an active participant in the forum .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?

[A]: yes

[Q]: R & D spending is expected to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , as compared to the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion .
Spending on research and development is expected to be $ 4.4 billion for the year , compared with the previous expectation of $ 4.3 billion .
(See options at the end). If the first sentence is true, is the second one also true?

[A]:
yes