CORRECTING AND REPLACING Dell, Intuit Combination Simplifies Retail Operations for Independent Merchants; New Hardware/Software Bundles Ideal for Sales, Inventory.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

CORRECTION...by Dell

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 12, 2004

In BW5228 issued Jan. 12, 2004: Eighth paragraph, last sentence should read:

For more information about QuickBooks Point of Sale, visit www.QuickBooksPos.com (sted For more information about QuickBooks Point of Sale, visit www.OuickBooksPos.com.)

The corrected release reads:

DELL, INTUIT COMBINATION SIMPLIFIES RETAIL OPERATIONS FOR INDEPENDENT MERCHANTS; NEW HARDWARE/SOFTWARE BUNDLES IDEAL FOR SALES, INVENTORY AND CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT

Independent retailers can manage inventory, sales transactions and customer information easily and affordably using two new hardware/software solutions announced today by Dell (Nasdaq:DELL) and Intuit (Nasdaq:INTU) at the National Retail Federation's Annual Convention and Expo.

The two bundled offerings, available direct from Dell starting at $3,739, include an OptiPlex(tm) PC, QuickBooks(R) Point of Sale software from Intuit and a complete set of retail hardware, such as a receipt printer, bar code scanner, credit card reader and cash drawer. All are supported by Dell, with Intuit providing software support.

"I just opened my business and the Dell-Intuit bundle helped take the guesswork out of deciding which point-of-sale system would be best for us," said Hayden Miller, a partner with Hayden Avery, a stationery and gift store in Austin, Texas. "It was an easy, seamless experience to deploy the retail system."

"Our independent retail customers are telling us that they want affordable technology systems to help automate their day-to-day operations so they can spend more time generating sales," said Frank Muehleman, senior vice president and general manager of Dell's small and medium business division. "Our work with Intuit is an extension of Dell's strategy to drive down the cost of technology to the retail industry."

QuickBooks Point of Sale software tracks inventory, sales and customer information, and provides useful reports to help independent business retailers manage their business better. Unlike most retail management software, QuickBooks Point of Sale is designed for self-installation, without the need of a consultant. QuickBooks Point of Sale is simple and easy to use and learn, for both retailers and employees -- with no special training necessary. Users can quickly and easily transfer detailed sales information each day into QuickBooks financial software, which is sold separately, eliminating manual data entry and helping to ensure greater accuracy. (Data integration is available for QuickBooks Pro and Premier 2002 or later editions, and QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions Business Management Software.)

"Independent business retailers have already been telling us that QuickBooks Point of Sale is the affordable solution that meets their critical retail needs," said Michael Mauerer, director of retail product solutions at Intuit. "We look forward to combining Dell retail hardware with QuickBooks Point of Sale, providing a complete, affordable and easy-to-use solution for independent retailers."

Availability Information

Independent business retailers can purchase QuickBooks Point of Sale pre-loaded on certain pre-configured Dell OptiPlex systems.

For more information about Dell's Retail Solutions, including Dell-Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale bundles, visit www.dell.com/retail/ or call 877-247-3355. For more information about QuickBooks Point of Sale, visit www.QuickBooksPos.com.

About Dell

Dell Inc. (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $39.7 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, 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 at www.dell.com.

About Intuit Inc.

Intuit Inc. (Nasdaq:INTU) is a leading provider of business and financial management solutions for small- and mid-sized businesses, consumers and accounting professionals. Its flagship products and services, including QuickBooks(R), Quicken(R) and TurboTax(R) software, simplify small business management and payroll processing, personal finance, and tax preparation and filing. ProSeries(R) and Lacerte(R) are Intuit's leading tax preparation software suites for professional accountants.

Founded in 1983, Intuit had annual revenue of more than $1.6 billion in its fiscal year 2003. The company has nearly 7,000 employees with major offices in 13 states across the United States and offices in Canada and the United Kingdom. More information can be found at www.Intuit.com.

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