text: Components are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets under the following captions: 
  
  December 31, 
  2 0 0 0  1 9 9 9 
  *(in thousands)*
  Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings 
  on software installation contracts  $  1 , 1 1 7.  $  6 67. 
  Billings in excess of costs and estimated earn i n g s 
  on software installation contracts  ( 2 , 8 7 5 )  ( 3 , 0 3 0 ) 
  
  $  ( 1 , 7 5 8 )  $  ( 2 , 3 6 3 ) 
  
  **( 9 )** **I n t a n g i b l e s**
  
  Intangible assets are carried at amortized cost and consist of the following: 