text: A m o rtization is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows: 
  
  Goodwill 7-10 years 
  Developed technology 5 years 
  Assembled workforce 4 years 
  Installed base 4 years 
  Distributor/agent relationships 8 years 
  Trade-name 10 years 
  
  The Company assesses the recoverability of this intangible asset by determining whether the amortization of the goodwill balance over its 
  remaining life can be re c o v e red through undiscounted future operating cash flows of the acquired operation. The amount of goodwill 
  i m p a i rment, if any, is measured based on projected undiscounted future operating cash flows. The assessment of the recoverability of 
  goodwill will be impacted if estimated future operating cash flows are not achieved. 
  
  (h) Impairment of long-lived assets 
  
  The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 121, “Accounting for the Impairment of 
  Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of.” This Statement re q u i res that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for 
  i m p a i rment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be re c o v e r a b l e . 
  Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to projected undiscounted 
  f u t u re net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be re c o g n i z e d 
  is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets on a discounted cash flow 
  basis. Assets to be disposed of are re p o rted at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. 