We haven't taken the possibility of a large acquisition in the data networking space off the table, and we're certainly not going to make any declarations, but we'll take a long look at all of the usual suspects.

As we focus Lucent on serving the largest service providers in the world, we have had to make decisions about which parts of our business do - and don't - fit that alignment. We firmly believe this business and its employees will succeed and grow as part of a company whose main focus is corporate communication networks.

The concrete apron improves traction right at the top of the boat ramp. Without the apron, heavy use creates depression areas so you are losing traction.