First Amendment To Security And Loan Agreement

EXHIBIT 10.43


FIRST AMENDMENT TO
SECURITY AND LOAN AGREEMENT
AND ADDENDUM THERETO


This First Amendment ("Amendment") amends that certain Security and Loan Agreement ("Security and Loan Agreement") and the attached Addendum, ("Addendum" and together with the Security and Loan Agreement the "Agreement") both dated June 9, 1998 between Imperial Bank ("Bank") and Alpha Microsystems ("Borrower") as follows:


1. The following Section 2.e is hereby added to the Addendum:


"e. Borrower and its subsidiaries have reviewed the areas within their
operations and business which could be adversely affected by, and have
developed or are developing a program to address on a timely basis, the
Year 2000 Problem and have made related appropriate inquiry of material
suppliers and vendors, and based on such review and program, the Year
2000 Problem will not have a Material Adverse Effect upon its financial
condition, operations or business as now conducted. . "Year 2000
Problem" means the possibility that any computer applications or
equipment used by Borrower may be unable to recognize and properly
perform date-sensitive functions involving certain dates prior to and
any dates on or after December 31, 1999."


2. Section 7.a of the Addendum is hereb ...