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November 28, 2000
Livewire Kiosk & Compaq Computers Strike Partnership

Livewire Kiosk announced an agreement today with Compaq Computers, Inc. that forms a strategic alliance for the two companies. Under the proposed agreement, Compaq will provide engineering services, development equipment and resources for utilization in pilot systems in Livewire’s national network of retail kiosks. Livewire will work with Compaq to further develop system integration and management of Internet-based, interactive technology. “This partnership arrangement puts focus on company strengths for both of us.” stated John Holbert, Livewire’s President and COO. He continued by saying, “Compaq is the recognized leader in the computer industry and their quality of service and support fulfills our deployment demand.”

Livewire Kiosk is the recreation industry’s leading interactive kiosk provider with Web-based technology services including content aggregation, software development and solutions, systems management and all phases of kiosk development and deployment.

Compaq Computer Corp., a Fortune Global 100 company, second largest computer company in the world and the largest global supplier of computer systems. Compaq develops and markets hardware, software, solutions, and services, including industry-leading enterprise computing solutions, fault-tolerant business-critical solutions, enterprise and network storage solutions, commercial desktop and portable products and consumer PCs. Customer support and information about Compaq and its products and services are available at www.compaq.com. The company is also an industry leader in environmentally friendly programs and business practices.

Livewire Kiosk is a technology-based multimedia company located in York, PA. Founded in 1998, Livewire provides an innovative new marketing medium with retail kiosks specializing in recreation.