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DELL COMPUTER SELECTS INTEL'S CARL EVERETT TO DIRECT GLOBAL DESKTOP AND WORKSTATION BUSINESS ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 1998--Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced that former Intel Corp. executive G. Carl Everett Jr. has joined Dell as senior vice president of its desktop and workstation computer business. Mr. Everett, 47, is responsible for developing and marketing of Dell's desktop and workstation products worldwide, a business that has grown at a compound annual rate of more than 40 percent over the past three years. "Carl's experiences in the front line of the evolution and application of the microprocessor over the past 20 years add an important dimension to our management team," said Michael S. Dell, chairman of the board and chief executive officer. His leadership and skills in marketing and operations will help us further develop our exceptionally strong brand position in the desktop and workstation business." At Intel, Mr. Everett was senior vice president and general manager of the world's largest microprocessor maker's desktop products group until January 1997. He joined Intel in 1978 in field sales, then advanced into sales and marketing management. An Intel vice president since 1989, Mr. Everett oversaw North American, then worldwide, sales. From 1994 to 1995, he was senior vice president and general manager of the microprocessor products group. Dell's desktop computer business comprises the OptiPlex(R) and Dimension(R) product lines. OptiPlex computers are developed for corporate and institutional customers who need highly reliable systems within networked environments; Dimension computers are engineered for small-business and home users requiring fast technology turns and high-performance computing. The company's WorkStation 400 line is intended for users seeking a high-performance, industry-standard workstation capable of handling data-intensive financial or graphics applications, and is typically priced significantly below competing systems. Ranked in the top 200 of Fortune 500 companies, Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based on revenues of $11 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs and customizes products and services to end-user requirements, and offers an extensive selection of peripherals and software through the DellWare program. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through its toll-free number 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web server at www.dell.com. -0- Dell, OptiPlex and Dimension are registered trademarks and DellWare is a registered service mark of Dell Computer Corporation. Fortune 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others. CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACTS Dell Computer Corporation, Round Rock Michele Moore or T.R. Reid, 512/728-4100 michele-moore@dell.com tr-reid@dell.com or INVESTOR CONTACTS Dell Computer Corporation, Round Rock Don Collis, 512/728-8671 don-collis@dell.com or Robert Williams, 512/728-7570 robert-williams@dell.com