Linux Applications Available from Gigabuys.com; Factory-Installation Of Red Hat Linux 6.0 Expands to Europe, Planned for Asia-Pacific Region

Round Rock, Texas, May 26, 1999

Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq: DELL), the world's leading direct computer systems company, today announced several initiatives to broaden the availability to Dell customers, of products and information for the Linux operating system for Dell customers. These initiatives include:

• Establishment of a dedicated section of Dell's Gigabuys.com online superstore for Linux software packages. Customers can now purchase a variety of Linux development tools and software packages via http://www.gigabuys.com/ , either in a stand-alone transaction or in conjunction with their Dell desktop, workstation or server purchases.
• Creation of a central location to obtain current information about Linux through an expanded Web site at http://www.dell.com/us/en/gen/topics/linux_linuxhome.htm .
• Availability in the United States, effective today, of the Red Hat Linux 6.0 operating system factory-installed on select, certified configurations of Dell OptiPlex� business desktop computers, PowerEdge� servers and Dell Precision� WorkStations.
• Availability, effective today, in Europe of Red Hat Linux 6.0 factory-installed on select, certified configurations of Dell Precision WorkStations. Availability in Asia-Pacific is expected later in the second quarter.

"The Dell direct model provides customers worldwide with an ideal way to obtain Linux-related products, development tools and information," said Joe Marengi, senior vice president, Dell Relationship Group. "Dell customers can now visit a single Web site to purchase hardware certified for and installed with Red Hat Linux, as well as software applications written specifically for the Linux operating system."

Dell was the first company to receive multiprocessor certification from Red Hat for its four-processor PowerEdge 6300 enterprise server and its two-processor Dell Precision WorkStations. Dell now offers Red Hat Linux 6.0 factory-installed on configurations of its PowerEdge 1300, 2300, 4300, 4350, 6300 and 6350 servers; Dell Precision 410 and 610 workstations; and OptiPlex GX1 and GX1p desktop PCs.

Additional information about Linux on Dell systems can be found at www.dell.com.

Ranked No. 78 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 $19.9 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.