ADVISORY/Dell to Present `Direct Perspectives' From Dell Online Poll At COMDEX Briefing Nov. 16.

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

WHO: Dell Computer Corporation Chairman and CEO Michael Dell

WHAT: Dell Computer Corporation (NASDAQ:DELL) invites you to a media
      briefing at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, to learn more about
      Dell's position on significant emerging information technology
      issues identified through online polling of its customers. The
      online poll asked respondents to rate their level of concern
      with I/T issues ranging from the implications of Y2K to the
      integration of the Internet in business applications. After the
      "Direct Perspectives" media briefing, the company will host a
      media reception. Dell also will conduct customer briefings
      during COMDEX.

WHEN: 4:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16, 1998

WHERE: Las Vegas Country Club, 3000 Joe W. Brown Drive

Immediately following the briefing, Dell's senior executive team will
host a "Keynote Relief" media reception at the Las Vegas Country Club.

RSVP's for the briefing and reception may be submitted by calling
512/728-6789.

Transportation to the Las Vegas Country Club will be provided from
Dell's meeting room in the Las Vegas Convention Center, S101, and from
the Group Bus Tour Lobby of the Bellagio Hotel beginning at 4 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 16. Transportation from the Las Vegas Country Club to
local hotels will be available after the reception.

SPECIAL EVENTS: Kenneth Hill, online business development manager for
                Dell's Relationship Group, will participate on a
                COMDEX/FALL '98 Panel: "Total Cost of Ownership:
                Mapping Costs to Customer Satisfaction," on Wednesday,
                Nov. 18, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Pavilion 9
                of the Las Vegas Hilton.

MEDIA CONTACTS: For additional information and to inquire about
                interviews with Dell executives at COMDEX contact:

                David Frink, Dell Computer Corp.,
                512/728-2678, [e-mail]
                 or
                T.R. Reid, Dell Computer Corp.,
                512/728-7977, [e-mail]

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 $15.2 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 800/388-8542 or by accessing the Dell World Wide Web site at www.dell.com.