Internet Access: Micron Electronics and EarthLink Team Up to Offer One Year of Unlimited Internet Access on Micron Millennia PCs - Company Business and Marketing

EDGE, On & About AT&T, April 12, 1999

Micron Electronics, Inc., a leading direct manufacturer of high-performance personal computers, Tuesday announced an agreement with EarthLink, one of the world's leading Internet service providers. The two companies will work together to provide comprehensive computing and Internet solutions to Micron customers.

The first and most significant outcome of the agreement gives Micron customers one year of unlimited Internet access, via EarthLink, with the lease or purchase of select Micron Millennia desktop personal computers. "Our goal is to enable customers to work the web through a hassle-free Internet solution when they buy or lease a Micron PC. A lot of people are buying computers now for the express purpose of accessing the Net, so we wanted to help make the process easier," said Michael Gale, vice president of the Web business at Micron Electronics. "This is a powerful offering for small businesses and consumers looking for fast, highly reliable Internet access and great customer service." "More and more people are buying computers to access the Internet these days, and by partnering with leading computer manufacturers like Micron, EarthLink can provide consumers with a good online experience right out of the box," said Bob Johnson, vice president of OEM channel sales at EarthLink. "Micron is one of the best known and most respected brands in the PC space, so we're excited to work with them." Micron and EarthLink Offer More on Millennia Beginning Tuesday, Micron customers who lease or purchase select Micron Millennia or Micron Millennia MAX desktop personal computers will receive EarthLink's award-winning TotalAccess connection package. The package provides one year of unlimited Internet access at speeds up to 56K, a free email account, 6MB of free web space for building a personal web site, and 24 hour-technical support. The package is available to: o Customers who lease any Micron Millennia or Millennia MAX. o Customers who purchase a Millennia or Millennia MAX with a minimum of 128MB of main memory and an additional 3-year extended warranty. Millennia: Micron's Consumer & Small Business Computer The Millennia line, Micron's flagship line of desktop computers, is aimed at small business and power users who tend to frequent the Internet and use applications that are rich in graphics, sound and video. Millennia desktop computers are available with a range of processors, including the Intel Pentium III 500 MHz processor, and other high-performance components that rank it at or near the top of performance charts for PCs. Other Micron `Beyond the Box' Features Customers who purchase a Micron Millennia desktop system also receive the benefits of Micron's exclusive technology-enhancing programs and services, which are not available from any other vendor. Every Micron customer receives a free, one-year enrollment in Micron University, an online training resource that can help customers make the most of their computer investment. MicronU gives customers worldwide access to over 100 Internet-based training courses, seminars and tutorials 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. MicronU consists of both self-paced tutorials for popular applications as well as instructor-led courses covering everything from Advanced C programming to Windows NT Systems Administration. In addition, Micron makes the purchase of a new computer easier with its mPower program, which includes flexible financing, trade-in of older computers, and environmentally safe computer disposal. Micron is an established partner in the 3Com Connected program integrating 3Com's leading Internet and network connectivity products into its desktop PCs, notebooks and server lines. Micron's Millennia product line features easy access to the Internet with reliable, industry-leading modem connections from 3Com. FMI: call 800/249-1179 or visit www.micronpc.com. EarthLink is one of the world's leading Internet service providers. Through its unified EarthLink Sprint Internet access service, the company makes the Internet relevant and productive to more than one million individuals and businesses every day. Headquartered in Pasadena, EarthLink provides a full range of innovative access and hosting solutions to thousands of communities internationally from more than 2,100 points of presence. EarthLink and Sprint Corporation have formed a broad business relationship to create an Internet service with the potential to reach millions of new customers. Sprint is a global communications company and one of the world's largest carriers of Internet traffic. Information about EarthLink and EarthLink Sprint services is available by calling 800/395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net. Micron Electronics, Inc., a recognized industry leader and direct vendor known for its award-winning products and services, develops, manufactures and markets high-performance, competitively priced computing solutions to consumers, small businesses, commercial and public sector buyers. Its superior customer service and toll-free technical support is available to customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week.