EXHIBIT (a)(8)

At the time Extreme announced the stock exchange program, Extreme was required
to file a document with the SEC explaining the program, referred to as "Schedule
TO". The Schedule TO that we filed is available on the intranet at
https://exchange.extremenetworks.com.
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After receiving this document, the SEC reviewed our filing and requested that
Extreme make some clarifications to the Schedule TO in the form of an amendment
to Schedule TO. The SEC's review and comments are part of the SEC's standard
process, and this amendment does not change our stock exchange program or the
schedule.

The original filing stated that the new options would be granted "at least" 6
months and one day after the cancellation date for the eligible option grants.
We deleted the phrase "at least" and clarified that the new options will be
granted on June 5, 2002, exactly 6 months and one day after December 4, the
cancellation date for the eligible option grants (unless the offer period is
extended). If Extreme extends the offer period for the stock exchange program
beyond December 3rd, Extreme will notify all employees no later than 12:00 noon,
Pacific Time, on December 4th.

For employees who elect to participate in the stock exchange program, on
December 4th, we will email you a confirmation that your eligible options were
cancelled on December 4th pursuant to your election, and that your new options
will be granted on June 5th, 2002. Extreme's Board of Directors will meet on
June 5th, 2002 to grant the new option grants.

A more detailed summary of the amendment is attached below. The revised
documents, reflecting all of the changes discussed above, can be found on the
internal website created for the Offer to Exchange
(https://exchange.extremenetworks.com). Hard copies are available upon request,
and may be obtained by contacting Bill Barthell in the Legal Department.

Please remember that the deadline for submitting the Online Election Form is 12
midnight, Pacific Time, on Monday, December 3, 2001.

If you have any questions about the stock exchange program, please contact Bill
Barthell in the Legal Department. Questions about your stock options and grants
may be referred to Anna Baca in Stock Administration.

Changes to the Schedule TO and the Offer to Exchange are located in the
following sections:

New Option Grant Date
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We have revised Questions 1, 7, 11 and 24 to the Summary of Terms, the
introduction to the Offer to Exchange and Sections 1 (Number of Options;
Expiration Date) and 10 (Status of Eligible Options Acquired by Us in the Offer)
of the Offer to Exchange to clarify that the New Options will be granted on the
date which is six months and one day after the Cancellation Date, or June 5,
2002 (unless Extreme extends the Offer Period). We have also revised Section 5
(Acceptance of Eligible Options for Exchange and Cancellation and Issuance of
New Options) of



the Offer to Exchange to explain that the Board of Directors of the Company will
meet on the actual grant date in order to issue the New Options on the New
Option Grant Date.

Announcement of Extension
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We have also amended Question 29 to the Summary of Terms and Section 39
(Extension of the Offer; Termination; Amendment) of the Offer to Exchange to
provide that should Extreme extend the Offer, Extreme will announce the
extension no later than 12:00 noon, Pacific Time, the next business day after
the last previously scheduled or announced expiration date.

Procedures for Tendering Options
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We have modified Section 3 (Procedures for Tendering Options) and Section 5
(Acceptance of Eligible Options for Exchange and Cancellation and Issuance of
New Options) of the Offer to Exchange to explain that Extreme will deliver a
confirmation of acceptance to optionees electing to participate in the Offer to
Exchange indicating that the tendered options have been cancelled and notifying
such optionees of the date on which the New Options will be granted.

Conditions to the Offer
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We have revised Section 6 (Conditions to the Offer) and Section 39 (Extension of
the Offer; Termination; Amendment) of the Offer to Exchange to clarify that all
conditions to the Offer will be asserted, satisfied or waived on or before the
expiration of the Offer.

Miscellaneous
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We have revised Section 42 of the Offer to Exchange to withdraw certain language
regarding the application of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to forward-looking statements
set forth in the Offer and SEC reports referenced in the Offer.

Julia Cochrane