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To: Jimbo Cobb who wrote (40234)12/16/1998 11:52:00 AM
From: Elwood P. Dowd  Respond to of 97611
 
Wednesday December 16, 11:02 am Eastern Time

Company Press Release

Digital Declares Regular Cash Dividend
On Series A Preferred Stock

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 16, 1998--Directors of Digital Equipment Corporation declared a
regular cash dividend on its Series A 8-7/8% Cumulative Preferred Stock for the period from October 16,
1998 through January 15, 1999. The dividend is equivalent to $.555 per depositary share. Each
depositary share represents ownership of one-fourth of a share of Series A 8-7/8% Cumulative Preferred
Stock, par value $1.00 per share, issued March 21, 1994. Dividends are payable on January 15, 1999 to
shareholders of record at the close of business on January 4, 1999.

Company Background

Founded in 1982, Compaq Computer Corporation is a Fortune Global 100 company. Compaq is the
second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of personal computers.
Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading
enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, networking and communication
products, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. The company is an industry
leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices.

Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through a network of authorized
Compaq marketing partners. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products are
available at compaq.com or by calling 1-800-OK-COMPAQ. Product information and reseller
locations are available by calling 1-800-345-1518.

Digital Equipment Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Compaq Computer Corporation.

Compaq, Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Product names mentioned herein may be
trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.