COMPAQ AND FUTUREKIDS PARTNER TO HELP FAMILIES MASTER LIFESTYLE COMPUTING

HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 1995 -- Just in time to rekindle an urge to learn for the
start of the school year, Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ) today
named Futurekids, a leading provider of family-oriented computer training,
as its first-ever Compaq Authorized Family Training Center.

Through this innovative program, Futurekids locations throughout the United
States will feature Compaq Presario PCs as part of their curriculum that
teaches children how to use PCs to make learning fun. Classes also help
adults learn computer skills that will enhance their lifestyle. The
companies are also developing joint marketing activities to be directed at
consumers.

"The Compaq/Futurekids partnership offers families the opportunity to learn
more about lifestyle computing, and to supplement and enhance computer
education," said Jim Tucker, vice president, consumer business unit,
Compaq Computer Corporation. "Children enrolled in Futurekids classes will
continue their learning process, keep their computer skills sharp and be
better prepared for lifelong learning."

With this announcement, Compaq and Futurekids will take the lead in
offering families value-added educational opportunities to augment their
home computing capabilities. The partnership hopes to raise awareness that
mastering computer skills not only helps prepare kids for the future, but
is also a way to increase self-esteem and confidence.

"This exciting partnership with Compaq will help us in our efforts to
transform children into masters of technology," said Peter Markovitz,
founder and president, Futurekids. "Computers are the best tools for
educating our children, and mastering this important technology gives them
a competitive advantage both in school and in life."

Another goal of the partnership is to help make computer skills available
to children regardless of the availability of computers in schools or at
home. While some public schools are unable to offer computer training due
to budget constraints, Futurekids and Compaq hope to provide all
youngsters with the same learning opportunities.

Founded in 1983, Futurekids is a franchisor of computer learning centers
that offer computer classes to children in more than 1,600 locations
around the world. The Los Angeles-based company, which currently provides
instruction to 30,000 children each month in more than 50 countries,
operates programs that help children build a solid foundation of
fundamental learning skills by familiarizing them with the power of
computers. In the learning centers, classes are weekly and are
intentionally kept small to emphasize individualized instruction. For more
information about the Futurekids location nearest you, call
1-800-PRO-KIDS.

Compaq Computer Corporation is the world's largest supplier of personal
computers, offering desktop PCs, portable PCs, and servers. Compaq's
family of easy-to-use multimedia Presario computers is designed
specifically for home and home office use. The Compaq Presario family is
available at more than 6,000 authorized retail locations nationwide,
including computer superstores, office products superstores, consumer
electronics stores, mass merchandisers, general merchandise outlets,
catalog showrooms, warehouse clubs, campus bookstores and military
exchanges.

Founded in 1982, Compaq reported 1994 worldwide sales of $10.9 billion.
Compaq products are sold and supported in more than 100 countries through
a network of more than 38,000 Compaq marketing partners. Compaq provides
24-hour customer support and can be reached through the Compaq forums on
America Online, CompuServe, Internet (htp://www.compaq.com) and Prodigy,
or by calling 1-800-345-1518.
 
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