1 EXHIBIT 8.1 December 5, 2000 Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134 Ladies and Gentlemen: This opinion is being delivered to you in connection with (i) the Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization (the "Agreement") dated...Cisco Systems Inc • December 5th, 2000 • Computer communications equipment
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