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Reports on the efforts by Microsoft Corp. to expand it presence within Silicon Valley. The Valley's traditional distrust of the company; Microsoft's high-stakes Internet strategy; How Microsoft benefits by becoming more entrenched in the Valley.

Reports on the growing interests of Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County, California) companies in politics. Why politics is becoming a much more serious issue for the computer and Internet industries; The complex issues that do not fall along party lines; A look at who several Silicon Valley executives support for president in the upcoming 2000 United States presidential elections.

Reports on the reaction by Silicon Valley to the sell-off experienced by Internet stocks on April 14, 2000. Why the revaluation was welcomed by some; What is in and out of favor in Silicon Valley; How the sell-off will benefit the Internet industry.

Comments on the regular gatherings for food and discussion, known as cybersalons, held in Silicon Valley in Southern California. The topics relating to the computer industry that are discussed at the gatherings; The monthly meeting of the Round Zero group; How people who spend a lot of time on computers need time to socialize face to face; The accounts of people who belong to such groups.

Reports on how computer analysts who work in Silicon Valley in California often have to commute thousands of miles every week to get to work. Reasons why they chose to remain at their jobs; Comments from Scott Collins who flies between Michigan and California every week; Benefits of this career choice.

Presents an overview of the general lies told by people who work in Silicon Valley's computer industry. How working there is not about money or fame; No special treatment given to executives; Use of corporate titles; Changing the world not just the product; Competition.