May 7, 1997

To: Richard Winn

From: Juergen Achterfeldt, President, Aspect Systems Inc.

Subject: Candidate feedback

Dear Richard,

Now that the staff and I have had a chance to meet and interview the candidates first hand I'd like to give you some feedback and would like some in return.

First off let me say that we believe all of he candidates would bring value to the company not only in enhancing the QC 2000 program but also in better helping us to understand and support our after-market business. Coming from the ranks of our customer base, these individuals could supply us with some unique insights and sensitivities not readily available to us on a daily basis.

On one hand we are looking for a pure technologist to help us better understand the QC 2000 from a scientific standpoint through experimentation and data collection. On the other hand we need a technical marketing individual to help us develop a strategy by which our potential QC 2000 customers could be approached to maximize our product acceptance.

Now, having said that, we believe that Tom best fits the omnibus position of technologist and technical marketeer. Tom appears to have the smarts to understand the technology and the fab experience to engender customer credibility and acceptance. These attributes coupled with an apparent drive make for a good combination. I'd like to know if Tom still feels he can make a difference with the product and why. If so, how, and also how much he should be compensated.

Thanks for the good work so far. Let me know what you find out.

Best regards,

Juergen