MARKETS DIRECT INC.
                      5552 Buckskin Pass Drive N.
                      Colorado Springs, Co. 80917-9946

                      Voice Order Line 1-800-748-1895
                      Fax Orders       1-719-591-8630
                      BBS              1-719-573-2009

                                       January 3, 1993


 Welcome to a revolution in the purchasing of computer parts, software,
 and books!   MARKETS DIRECT, INC. is pleased to announce its on-line,
 SuperComputer Store featuring 25,000 computer products and more than
 3,200 computer books.  Markets Direct's SuperComputer Store is the
 easiest, fastest, and most convenient way to order computer products
 by means of our easy-to-use, on-line order program.

 To obtain the current series of catalogs and communication program download
 the file MDI1292.ZIP from EXEC-PC BBS 1-414-789-4210 or MARKETS DIRECT BBS
 at 1-719-573-2009 . For the Computer Books only catalog download
 MDIBOOK.ZIP. These files allow you to research products and prices,
 then create an on-line purchase order which can be transmitted directly
 to Markets Direct's computers twenty-four hours per day, seven days
 per week.

 Updated copies of the catalog featuring current prices are available
 for downloading through the Markets Direct BBS at 1-719-573-2009.
 We encourage you to view the catalogs, check our SuperComputer prices, and
 then place your order using the enclosed program.

 Once you have experienced  this new way of shopping for computer products,
 we invite you to share copies of the program with friends and encourage you
 to upload the file to your local bulletin boards.

 We hope that you will appreciate and use this unique, speedy method of shopping
 for your computer needs.

                                       Best regards,

                                       MARKETS DIRECT, INC.



                                       Robert E. Coyne
                                       President