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To: Sonki who wrote (22024)12/21/1998 9:13:00 AM
From: Frank Ellis Morris  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 27012
 
Dell Computer Corporation and AmericaOnline Announce New Multi-Year Marketing
Agreement

December 21, 1998 08:41 AM
ROUND ROCK, Texas and DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Dec. 21, 1998--

AOL To Be Prominently Featured on Dell Dimension and Inspiron Personal

Computers; AOL Easy To Access via Dell's ConnectDirect(SM) Program for Quick, Easy
Internet Access

Dell Computer Corporation DELL , the world's leading direct computer systems company,
and America Online, AOL , the world's leading interactive service, announced a new
multi-year marketing agreement to feature AOL on Dell consumer computers sold in the
United States and Canada. Beginning today, Dell Dimension(R) and Inspiron(R) systems will
ship with CDs that contain AOL 4.0 software and include 100 free hours to use in the first
month of the AOL service, and early next year Dell users will be able to access a
pre-installed, customized version of the AOL 4.0 software that features links to Dell's web
services as part of Dell's ConnectDirectsSM) program. ConnectDirect is a wide-ranging
technology initiative to provide Dell customers with easy, fast and personalized access to the
Internet. "We are very pleased with this new relationship with Dell, one of the most
respected brands in the PC industry," said Steve Case, President and CEO, America Online,
Inc. "With more and more consumers purchasing computers specifically to go online, our
relationship with Dell will make it easier than ever for consumers to access AOL and get
connected." "Our goal is to enable Dell customers to be on the Internet within minutes of
turning on their machines," said Michael Dell, Dell's chairman and CEO, "and to offer them
a choice of best-of-class Internet services. AOL combines reliable access with strong
content."

About Dell Computer Corporation

Ranked No. 125 among the Fortune 500 companies and No. 363 in the Fortune Global 500,
Dell Computer Corporation is the world's leading direct computer systems company, based
on revenues of $16.8 billion for the past four quarters. Dell designs, manufactures and
customizes products and services to customer requirements and offers an extensive selection
of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained through
its toll-free number 1-800-388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at
www.dell.com.

About America Online

America Online, Inc., based in Dulles, Virginia, is the world's leader in branded interactive
services and content. America Online, Inc. operates two worldwide Internet online services:
America Online, with 14 million members; and CompuServe, with approximately 2 million
members. America Online, Inc. also operates AOL Studios, a leading builder of Internet
brands for new market segments. Other branded Internet services operated by America
Online, Inc. include AOL.COM, the world's most accessed Web site from home; Digital
City, Inc., the No. 1 branded local content network and community guide on AOL and the
Internet; AOL NetFind, AOL's comprehensive guide to the Internet; AOL Instant
Messenger, an instant messaging tool available on both AOL and the Internet; and ICQ, an
instant communication and chat technology on the Internet. Dell, Dimension and Inspiron
are registered trademarks and DellWare are ConnectDirect are registered service marks of
Dell Computer Corporation. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names
of others.

What a spectacular developement and a great Christmas present for shareholders of DELL and AOL

The Nasdaq futures are showing 2800. What a day this could turn out to be

Frank