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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
PROBUSINESS SERVICES, INC. FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2000 AND
IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> PROBUSINESS SERVICES, INC.
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