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                                              Digital Equipment Corporation
                                          Maynard, Massachusetts 01754-2571
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                JOHN F. SMITH RETIRES FROM DIGITAL


MAYNARD, Mass. -- January 5, 1993 -- John F. Smith, 57, senior 
vice president of Operations, Digital Equipment Corporation, today 
announced his intention to retire from the company.

     Commenting on the announcement, Robert B. Palmer, president 
and CEO of Digital, said, "Jack Smith has played a pivotal role in 
Digital's history. He has served the company with distinction and 
ably handled whatever management role he was asked to take. His 
contributions have been both numerous and significant.  I 
particularly appreciate the effective assistance he has given me 
personally during the transition of the past few months.  In his 
career, Jack has touched the lives of many people at Digital and 
will be remembered as a warm and positive person. He can look back 
over his 34 years at Digital with a great deal of satisfaction and 
pride in his accomplishments and contributions to the company's 
growth and prominence in the industry." 

     "I have been looking forward to retirement for some time," 
said Smith. "As I approach it, I have many good memories. I will 
always feel part of Digital.

     "I found it very satisfying to manage Digital's day-to-day 
operations as senior vice president of Operations, in particular 
during the last six months while Bob Palmer concentrated on 
restructuring the company into customer-focused business units," 
Smith added. "Bob has now completed that restructuring. With the 
operational progress we've made, I feel I can retire with 
confidence in Digital's future."

     Smith joined Digital in 1958, and was responsible for the 
development and growth of the corporation's worldwide Systems 
Manufacturing operation. In 1976, he was named vice president, 
Systems Manufacturing. The following year he was promoted to vice 
president, Manufacturing, with responsibility for all of Digital's 
manufacturing locations throughout the world. In 1983, Smith added 
Engineering to his responsibilities, and in 1985, expanded them 
further to include Product Marketing. He was appointed senior vice 
president in 1987. Jack was appointed to his current position in 
1991.

     Digital Equipment Corporation, headquartered in Maynard, 
Massachusetts, is the leading worldwide supplier of networked 
computer systems, software and services.  Digital pioneered and 
leads the industry in interactive, distributed and multivendor 
computing.  Digital and its business partners deliver the power to 
use the best integrated solutions - from desktop to data center - 
in open information environments.
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