ADVISORY/Dell to Honor Veterans and Active Guard and Reservists at Employee Celebration.

News Editors/City Desks/Assignment Desks

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (Nov. 11)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

Dell Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL)

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT:  Veteran's Day Celebration - Hundreds of Dell employees will
       gather to pay tribute to the more than 48 million veterans who
       have dedicated themselves to defending our nation, including
       the war against terrorism. This is the 50th anniversary of
       Veteran's Day, set by President Dwight Eisenhower to honor
       those who served in the armed forces. Dell spokespeople will
       be available to discuss Dell's support of employees in the
       military and Dell's Military Leave Policy.

WHO:   Frank Miller, Dell Vice President of Public Operations
       Paul E. Funk, U.S. Army Lieutenant General (Ret.)

WHEN:  Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003
       3 - 4:30 p.m.      Welcome by Frank Miller
                          Flag Ceremony by Round Rock ROTC and Pledge/
                          National Anthem
                          Readings by Dell Veterans
                          Keynote Speaker, Paul E. Funk
                          TAPS
                          Moment of Silence
                          Closing Remarks and Music
                          Helicopter Fly-over

WHERE: Parmer North 2 Facility/Mort L. Topfer Manufacturing Facility
       201 West Howard Lane, Austin, Texas