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Gateway 2000 announces support for x2 Technology from U.S. Robotics

NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D., March 21, 1997 - Gateway 2000, a leading direct marketer of personal computers, today announced support for high speed modems using x2 Technology from U.S. Robotics (Nasdaq: USRX). Gateway 2000 expects to begin shipping desktop systems featuring modems with x2 Technology in April.

"Our customers look to Gateway to be first to market in volume with technology that delivers great performance and value," said Dave Berger, director of product marketing - Americas. "We expect rapid customer adoption of x2 Technology because our direct business model enables us to offer x2 without charging a price premium."

Gateway noted that its most popular modem shipped today - the TelePath^TM modem for Windows - can be upgraded to x2 Technology performance with the addition of new software which is expected to be available next month at a minimal charge for Gateway customers.

"Smart buyers look for ways to reduce the risk of obsolescence and our software-upgradeable TelePath modem for Windows is a great example." Berger stated.

"Gateway 2000 is an important and strategic customer for U.S. Robotics, and its support of x2 Technology is a strong endorsement." said Michael Seedman, vice president and general manager, U.S. Robotics Personal Communications Division. "Gateway's commitment assures that its customers will be among the first to have access to x2 Technology."

Hundreds of Internet Service Providers, including America Online, CompuServe, MindSpring, NETCOM, Prodigy and Web America have committed to supporting x2 Technology to enhance their online service delivery. The U.S. Robotics x2 Technology allows Internet users to download information at up to the fastest rates approved for use over a standard public switched telephone network.

More information on the x2 Technology can be found at Gateway 2000's web-site at www.gw2k.com, one of the most popular sites on the Internet.

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Gateway 2000, Inc., a Fortune 500 company founded in 1985, is a global leader in the direct marketing of PCs. The company, headquartered in North Sioux City, South Dakota, has manufacturing facilities in the United States, Ireland and Malaysia, and employs over 9,700 people worldwide. Gateway 2000 products and services consistently win top awards from leading industry publications. In 1996, the company shipped 1.9 million systems and reported revenues of $5 billion and net income of $250 million.

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