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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
__X__Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended December 29, 1996 or

_____Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from ______ to _______

Commission file number:0-15086

SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
(Exact Name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 94-2805249
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)


2550 Garcia Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043-1100
(Address of principal executive offices with zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 960-1300

N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES___X__ NO______

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN
BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING
THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.

YES______ NO______

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practical date.

Class Outstanding at December 29, 1996
Common stock - $0.00067 par value 368,084,106
INDEX



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COVER PAGE 1

INDEX 2

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 - Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 6

Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Results of Operations and Financial Condition 7

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 5 - Other Information 12
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8 - K 14

SIGNATURES 15



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)


December 29, June 30,
1996 1996
----------- -----------
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 438,083 $ 528,854
Short-term investments 312,657 460,743
Accounts receivable, net 1,392,873 1,206,612
Inventories 394,919 460,914
Deferred tax asset 201,134 177,554
Other current assets 229,224 199,059
----------- -----------
Total current assets 2,968,890 3,033,736
Property, plant and equipment, at cost 1,549,677 1,282,384
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (848,739) (748,535)
----------- -----------
700,938 533,849
Other assets, net 196,792 233,324
----------- -----------
$ 3,866,620 $ 3,800,909
=========== ===========



LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ 26,901 $ 49,161
Accounts payable 383,981 325,067
Accrued liabilities 804,805 801,550
Other current liabilities 265,764 313,491
----------- -----------
Total current liabilities 1,481,451 1,489,269
Long-term debt and other obligations 81,002 60,154
Stockholders' equity 2,304,167 2,251,486
----------- -----------
$ 3,866,620 $ 3,800,909
=========== ===========


See accompanying notes.

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<TABLE>


SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

<CAPTION>

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
---------------------------- ----------------------------
December 29, December 31, December 29, December 31,
1996 1995 1996 1995
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues $2,081,588 $1,751,383 $3,940,607 $3,236,661
Cost and expenses:
Cost of sales 1,033,402 972,665 2,005,503 1,789,498
Research and development 201,010 166,295 387,278 310,380
Selling, general and administrative 591,331 434,452 1,115,997 845,868
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total costs and expenses 1,825,743 1,573,412 3,508,778 2,945,746
Operating income 255,845 177,971 431,829 290,915
Interest income, net 6,421 7,395 11,893 19,004
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income before income taxes 262,266 185,366 443,722 309,919
Provision for income taxes 83,925 59,317 141,991 99,174
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net income $ 178,341 $ 126,049 $ 301,731 $ 210,745
========== ========== ========== ==========

Net income per common and
and common-equivalent
share $ 0.46 $ 0.32 $ 0.77 $ 0.54
========== ========== ========== ==========

Common and common-equivalent
shares used in the calculation
of net income per share 388,738 388,600 389,428 393,598
========== ========== ========== ==========


<FN>
See accompanying notes.
</FN>
</TABLE>
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<TABLE>

SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
<CAPTION>

Six Months Ended
------------------------------------
December 29, December 31,
1996 1995
----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income $ 301,731 $ 210,745
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to operating cash flows:
Depreciation, amortization and
other non-cash items 198,788 172,120
Increase in accounts receivable (186,261) (30,688)
Decrease (increase) in inventories 65,995 (60,264)
Increase in accounts payable 58,914 40,498
Net increase in other current
and non-current assets (37,045) (35,566)
Net increase (decrease) in other current
and non-current liabilities 12,517 (62,899)
----------- -----------
Net cash provided from operating activities 414,639 233,946
----------- -----------
Cash flow from investing activities:
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (301,582) (137,380)
Acquisition of other assets (22,241) (47,892)
Acquisition of short-term investments (221,081) (1,027,664)
Maturities of short-term investments 371,676 1,538,666
----------- -----------
Net cash (used by) provided from investing activities (173,228) 325,730
----------- -----------
Cash flow from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock 18,101 29,814
Acquisition of treasury stock (329,531) (484,047)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plans 37,303 27,770
Reduction of short - term borrowings, net (22,260) (36,909)
Reduction of long - term borrowings (35,795) (39,582)
----------- -----------
Net cash used by financing activities (332,182) (502,954)
----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $ (90,771) $ 56,722
=========== ===========
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 8,198 $ 9,669
Income taxes $ 122,888 $ 131,396

<FN>

See accompanying notes
</FN>
</TABLE>
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SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)



BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sun
Microsystems, Inc. ("Sun" or "the Company") and its wholly - owned
subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been
eliminated. Certain amounts from prior years have been reclassified to
conform to current year presentation.

While the quarterly financial information is unaudited, the financial
statements included in this report reflect all adjustments (consisting
only of normal recurring accruals) that the Company considers necessary
for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim
periods covered and of the financial condition of the Company at the
date of the interim balance sheet. The results for the interim periods
are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year. The
information included in this report should be read in conjunction with
the 1996 Annual Report to Stockholders which is incorporated by
reference in the Company's 1996 Form 10-K.

INVENTORIES (in thousands)

December 29, 1996 June 30, 1996
----------------------- -----------------
Raw materials $231,730 $267,811

Work in process 31,081 58,337

Finished goods 132,108 134,766
-------- --------

$394,919 $460,914
======== ========


INCOME TAXES

The Company accounts for income taxes under the liability method of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109. The provision for income taxes during
the interim periods considers anticipated annual income before taxes, earnings
of foreign subsidiaries permanently invested in foreign operations, and other
differences.

STOCK DIVIDEND

The Company declared two-for-one stock split (effected in the form of a stock
dividend) to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 18,
1996. Share and per share amounts presented have been adjusted to reflect the
stock dividend.

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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

<TABLE>
The following table sets forth items from the Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income as a percentage of net revenues:

<CAPTION>

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
------------------------ ------------------------
December 29, December 31, December 29, December 31,
1996 1995 1996 1995
------ ------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

Cost of sales 49.6 55.5 50.9 55.3
------ ------ ------ ------
Gross margin 50.4 44.5 49.1 44.7

Research and development 9.7 9.5 9.8 9.6

Selling, general and administrative 28.4 24.8 28.3 26.0
------ ------ ------ ------
Operating income 12.3 10.2 11.0 9.1

Interest income, net 0.3 0.4 0.3 0.6
------ ------ ------ ------
Income before income taxes 12.6 10.6 11.3 9.7

Provision for income taxes 4.0 3.4 3.6 3.1
------ ------ ------ ------
Net income 8.6% 7.2% 7.7% 6.6%
====== ====== ====== ======
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
</TABLE>

Net revenues

Net revenues were $2.082 billion for the second quarter and $3.941 billion for
the first six months of fiscal 1997, representing increases of 18.9 % and 21.7%,
respectively, over the comparable periods of fiscal 1996. Approximately eighty
percent of the growth in revenues resulted from increased demand for servers,
high-end desktop systems, and from memory, storage options, and accessories
shipped as part of system sales. The remaining increase reflects growth in
revenues from other Sun businesses, including service, aftermarketing, and
microprocessors, as compared with the corresponding periods of fiscal 1996.

Domestic net revenues increased by 22.6% and 24.1% while international net
revenues (including United States exports) grew 15.4% and 19.5% in the second
quarter and first six months of fiscal 1997, respectively, compared with the
corresponding periods of fiscal 1996. European net revenues increased 13.9% and
19.3% while net revenues in Rest of World increased 17.3% and 19.6% in the
second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1997, respectively, when compared
with the same periods of fiscal 1996. These increases are due primarily to
continued strengthening of most of the markets in Europe and the expanding
markets in Asia.

Compared with the second quarter of fiscal 1996, the dollar has weakened against
the British pound sterling and strengthened against the Japanese yen, German
mark, and French franc. For the six month period ended December 29, 1996, the
dollar has strengthened significantly against the Japanese yen and remained
relatively

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consistent   against  most  major   European   currencies,   compared  with  the
corresponding period of fiscal 1996. Management has estimated that the net
impact of currency fluctuations on operating results, while slightly favorable,
was not significant in the second quarter or the first six months of fiscal
1997.

Gross margin

Gross margin was 50.4% for the second quarter and 49.1% for the first six months
of fiscal 1997, compared with 44.5% and 44.7%, respectively, for the
corresponding periods in fiscal 1996. The increase in the gross margin for the
periods compared reflects principally the effects of increased revenue generated
from higher margin servers and memory storage options and accessories, as well
as continued Company cost decreases.

The factors described above resulted in a favorable impact on gross margin for
the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1997. Systems repricing
actions may be initiated in the future, which could result in downward pressure
on gross margins. Sun's future operating results would be adversely affected if
such repricing actions were to occur and the Company were unable to mitigate the
margin pressure by maintaining a favorable mix of systems, software, service,
and other revenues and by achieving component cost reductions and operating
efficiencies.

Research and development

Research and development (R&D) expenses were $201.0 million in the second
quarter and $387.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 1997, compared
with $166.3 and $310.4 million for the same periods of fiscal 1996. As a
percentage of net revenues, R&D expenses increased to 9.7% for the second
quarter and 9.8% for the first six months of fiscal 1997, from 9.5% and 9.6%
respectively in the comparable periods of fiscal 1996. Slightly less than
one-fourth of the dollar increase in the second quarter and the first six months
of fiscal 1997 over the comparable periods in fiscal 1996 reflects development
of hardware and software products which utilize the Java architecture. The
remaining increase for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 1997 is
attributable to continued development of UltraSPARC systems and further
development of products acquired through acquisitions of Integrated Micro
Products, plc and Cray Business Systems, a division of Cray Research, Inc. and
increased compensation as a result of higher levels of staffing.

Selling, general and administrative

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses were $591.3 million in the
second quarter and $1,116.0 million in the first six months of fiscal 1997,
compared with $434.5 and $845.9 million for the same periods of fiscal 1996. As
a percentage of net revenues, SG&A expenses were 28.4% and 28.3% in the second
quarter and first six months of fiscal 1997, respectively, and 24.8% and 26.0%,
respectively in the comparable periods of fiscal 1996. Approximately half of the
dollar increases are attributable to increased marketing costs related to new
product introductions and other promotional programs, and increases related to
compensation resulting from higher levels of headcount. The remaining increases
reflect costs incurred in connection with the Company's ongoing efforts to
improve business processes and cycle times. The Company expects to continue to
invest in efforts to achieve additional operating efficiencies through continual
review and improvement of business processes. In addition, the Company expects
to continue to hire personnel to further expand its demand creation programs and
service support organizations.

Interest income, net

Net interest income was $6.4 million for the second quarter and $11.9 million
for the first six months of fiscal 1997, compared with $7.4 million and $19.0
million, respectively, for the corresponding periods in fiscal 1996. The
decrease from the second quarter of fiscal 1997 is primarily the result of lower
interest earnings due to a

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smaller  average  portfolio of cash and investments  offset by interest  savings
from reduced debt levels, as compared to the corresponding period in fiscal
1996. The decrease for the first six months of fiscal 1997 is primarily the
result of lower interest earnings due to a smaller average portfolio of cash and
investments as compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 1996.

Income taxes

The Company's effective income tax rate for the second quarter and the first six
months of both fiscal 1997 and 1996 was 32%.

FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS

This following section contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties so that actual results may vary
materially.

The future operating results discussed below represent specific risks which
could impact the financial condition and results over the next few quarters.
This information below should be read in conjunction with the 1996 Annual Report
to Stockholders which is incorporated by reference in the Company's 1996 Form
10-K.

The market for Sun's products and services is intensely competitive and subject
to continuous, rapid technological change, short product life cycles and
frequent product performance improvements and price reductions. Due to the
breadth of the Company's product lines and the scalability of its products and
network computing model, Sun competes in many segments of the network computing
market across a broad spectrum of customers. The Company expects the markets for
its products and technologies, as well as its competitors within such markets,
will continue to change as the rightsizing trend shifts customer buying patterns
to network based systems which often employ solutions from multiple vendors.
Competition in these markets will also continue to intensify as Sun and its
competitors, principally Hewlett-Packard, International Business Machines,
Digital Equipment Corporation, and Silicon Graphics, aggressively position
themselves to benefit from this shifting of customer buying patterns and demand.
The Company is also facing competition from these competitors, as well as other
systems manufacturers, such as Compaq Computer Corporation and Dell Computer
Corporation, with respect to such competitors products based on microprocessors
from Intel Corporation coupled with Windows NT operating system software from
Microsoft Corporation. These products demonstrate the viability of certain
networked personal computer solutions and have increased the competitive
pressure, particularly in the Company's workstation and lower-end server product
lines. Finally, the timing of introductions of new products and services by
Sun's competitors may negatively impact the future operating results of the
Company, particularly when such introductions occur in periods leading up to the
Company's introduction of its own new enhanced products. The Company expects
this pressure to continue and to intensify throughout the remainder of fiscal
1997. While many other technical, service and support capabilities affect a
customer's buying decision, the Company's future operating results will depend,
in part, on its ability to compete with these technologies.

The Company's future operating results will depend to a considerable extent on
its ability to rapidly and continuously develop, introduce, and deliver in
quantity new systems, software, and service products, as well as new
microprocessor technologies, that offer its customers enhanced performance at
competitive prices. The development of new high - performance computer products,
such as the Company's recent development of the UltraSPARC is a complex and
uncertain process requiring high levels of innovation from the Company's
designers and suppliers, as well as accurate anticipation of customer
requirements and technological trends. Once a hardware product is developed, the
Company must rapidly bring such products to volume manufacturing, a process that
requires accurate forecasting of volumes, mix of products and configurations,
among other things, in order to achieve acceptable yields and costs.

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Accordingly,  with the  introduction  of the Company's  enhanced  server systems
during fiscal 1996, future operating results will depend to a considerable
extent on the Company's ability to closely manage these product introductions,
as well as future product introductions , in order to minimize unfavorable
patterns of customer orders, to reduce levels of older inventory and to ensure
that adequate supplies of new products can be delivered to meet customer demand.
The ability of the Company to match supply and demand is further complicated by
the Company's need to adjust prices to reflect changing competitive market
conditions as well as the variability and timing of customer orders with respect
to the Company's older products. As a result, the Company's operating results
could be adversely affected if the Company is not able to correctly anticipate
the level of demand for the mix of products. Because the Company is continuously
engaged in this product development, introduction, and transition process, its
operating results may be subject to considerable fluctuation, particularly when
measured on a quarterly basis.

The Company is increasingly dependent on the ability of its suppliers to design,
manufacture, and deliver advanced components required for the timely
introduction of new products. The failure of any of these suppliers to deliver
components on time or in sufficient quantities, or the failure of any of the
Company's own designers to develop advanced innovative products on a timely
basis, could result in a significant adverse impact on the Company's operating
results. The inability to secure enough components to build products, including
new products, in the quantities and configurations required, or to produce, test
and deliver sufficient products to meet demand in a timely manner, would
adversely affect the Company's net revenues and operating results. To secure
components for development, production, and introduction of new products, the
Company frequently makes advanced payments to certain suppliers and often enters
into noncancelable purchase commitments with vendors early in the design
process. Due to the variability of material requirement specifications during
the design process, the Company must closely manage material purchase
commitments and respective delivery schedules. In the event of a delay or flaw
in the design process, the Company's operating results could be adversely
affected due to the Company's obligations to fulfill such noncancelable purchase
commitments.

Generally, the computer systems sold by Sun, such as the UltraSPARC based
products, are the result of hardware and software development, such that delays
in the software development can delay the ability of the Company to ship new
hardware products. In addition, adoption of a new release of an operating system
may require effort on the part of the customer and porting by software vendors
providing applications. As a result, the timing of conversion to a new release
is inherently unpredictable. Moreover, delays by customers in adopting a new
release of an operating system can limit the acceptability of hardware products
tied to that release. Such delays could adversely affect the future operating
results of the Company.

Seasonality also affects the Company's operating results, particularly in the
first quarter of each fiscal year. In addition, the Company's operating expenses
are increasing as the Company continues to expand its operations, and future
operating results will be adversely affected if revenues do not increase
accordingly. Additionally, the Company plans to continue to evaluate and, when
appropriate, make acquisitions of complementary technologies, products or
businesses. As part of this process, the Company will continue to evaluate the
changing value of its assets, and when necessary, make adjustments thereto.
While the Company cannot predict what effect these various factors may have on
its financial results, the aggregate effect of these and other factors could
result in significant volatility in the Company's future performance and stock
price.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Total assets at December 29, 1996 increased by approximately $66 million from
June 30, 1996, due principally to increases in accounts receivable of $186
million, property, plant and equipment-net of $167 million, and other current
assets of $30 million, offset by decreases in cash, cash equivalents and
short-term investments of $239 million and inventories of $66 million. The
increase in accounts receivable reflects a larger percentage of sales occurring
near the end of the quarter and the timing of cash receipts. Increase in
property, plant and equipment reflects the purchase of Phase II of the campus
located in Menlo Park for approximately $100 million and capital additions to
support increased headcount, primarily in engineering, service and marketing.
Other current assets increased due to the timing of payments for insurance and
other taxes. Cash was principally used for the systematic and opportunistic
repurchases of 12.1 million shares of common stock for $329 million, capital
expenditures of approximately $200 million, purchase of Phase II of the campus
located in Menlo Park, and scheduled debt repayments of $40 million, offset by
net maturities of short-term investments for $150 million and cash provided from
operations. The reduction in inventories reflects improved inventory management.

Total current liabilities decreased $8 million from June 30, 1996, due
principally to a decrease in other current liabilities of $48 million and
short-term borrowings of $22 million, offset by an increase in accounts payable
of $59 million. The decrease in other current liabilities and short-term
borrowings reflects the final payment related to the Company's senior notes and
scheduled debt repayments. The increase in accounts payable reflects increased
inventory receipts during the last three weeks of the quarter as compared to the
fourth quarter of fiscal 1996.

At December 29, 1996, the Company's primary sources of liquidity consisted of
cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $750 million and a
revolving credit facility with banks aggregating $300 million, which was
available subject to compliance with certain covenants. The Company believes
that the liquidity provided by existing cash and short-term investment balances
and the borrowing arrangement described above will be sufficient to meet the
Company's capital requirements through fiscal 1997. However, the Company
believes the level of financial resources is a significant competitive factor in
its industry and may choose at any time to raise additional capital through debt
or equity financing to strengthen its financial position, facilitate growth and
provide the Company with additional flexibility to take advantage of business
opportunities that may arise. The sufficiency of the Company's capital resources
are forward looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties and actual
results may vary materially.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION



ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On November 13, 1996, the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held
in Menlo Park, California. An election of directors was held with the following
individuals being elected to the Board of Directors of the Company:

Share Voted For Votes Withheld
--------------- --------------
Scott G. McNealy 314,141,304 1,592,750
L. John Doerr 314,200,826 1,533,228
Judith L. Estrin 314,176,294 1,557,760
Robert J. Fisher 314,181,142 1,552,912
Robert L. Long 314,171,094 1,562,960
M. Kenneth Oshman 314,195,994 1,538,060
A. Michael Spence 314,172,572 1,561,482

The seven nominees who received the highest number of votes (all of the above
individuals) were elected to the Board of Directors. Votes withheld from any
nominee were counted for purposes of determining the presence or absence of a
quorum.

The stockholders also approved an amendment to the Company's Restated
Certificate of Incorporation increasing the number of shares of common stock,
par value $0.00067, authorized for issuance thereunder from 300,000,000 to
940,000,000 shares. There were 305,052,626 shares voted for the amendment,
6,386,726 shares voted against the amendment, 918,234 abstentions and 3,376,468
broker non-votes. The affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of common stock outstanding on the record date of the Annual
Meeting was needed in order to approve the foregoing proposal. Votes cast
against the proposal , abstentions and broker non-votes, were counted only for
purposes of determining a quorum and were counted as votes against the proposal.

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ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION

SCHEDULE OF SALES BY EXECUTIVE OFFICERS DURING THE QUARTER

The following is a summary of all sales of the Company's Common Stock by
the Company's executive officers and directors who are subject to Section
16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, during the fiscal
quarter ended December 29, 1996:

OFFICER/ DATE PRICE NUMBER OF
DIRECTOR SHARES SOLD
==========================================================================

William Joy 11/1/96 $30.8906 40,000
11/8/96 $31.937 20,000
11/22/96 $28.75 20,000
11/22/96 $28.7187 20,000
11/25/96 $28.687 20,000
11/25/96 $28.4062 20,000
11/25/96 $28.6562 20,000
11/26/96 $28.2812 40,000

Michael Lehman 11/7/96 $37.7812 8,000
11/7/96 $37.7812 8,000
11/7/96 $37.7812 8,000

Eric Schmidt 11/21/96 $29.687 10,000
11/22/96 $28.937 10,000

John Shoemaker 11/6/96 $31.72 20,000
10/31/96 $30.392 2,000

Chet Silvestri 11/8/96 $32.312 20,000
11/27/96 $28.625 20,000

Michael Spence 11/7/96 $31.9687 20,000

Dorothy Terrell 11/7/96 $32.0312 6,000
11/8/96 $32.5312 6,000
11/7/96 $31.7844 20,000
11/8/96 $32.7085 6,000

Edward Zander 11/27/96 $57.0625 5,000


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ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

a) EXHIBITS

10.89 Form of Change of Control Agreement executed by each
corporate executive officer of Registrant.

10.90 Form of Change of Control Agreement executed by Chief
Executive Officer of Registrant.

10.91 Form of Vice President Change of Control Severance
Plan

10.92 Form of Director-Level Change of Control Severance
Plan

11.0 Statement re: Computation of Earnings Per Share

27.0 Financial data for the period ended December 29, 1996



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SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.



SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.



BY

/s/ Michael E. Lehman
------------------------
Michael E. Lehman
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer



/s/ George Reyes
--------------------
George Reyes
Vice President and Corporate Controller,
Chief Accounting Officer



Dated: February 11, 1997

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EXHIBITS TO REPORT
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ON FORM 10-Q
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FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 29, 1996
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