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                                                                   Exhibit 10.34



                           RAVISENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.

                              Employment Agreement

          THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is dated as of the 1st day
of March, 2001, and is by and between RAVISENT Technologies Inc., a Delaware
corporation with an office for purposes of this Agreement at One Great Valley
Parkway, Malvern, Pennsylvania 19355 (hereinafter "Company") and Francis X.
Brown III with an address at 706 Aubrey Ave. Ardmore, PA 19003 (hereinafter
"Employee").

                               W I T N E S S E T H

          WHEREAS:

                  A.  Company  wishes to  retain  the  services  of  Employee
to render services for and on behalf of Company, in accordance with the
following terms, conditions and provisions; and

                  B.  Employee  wishes to  perform  such  services  for and on
behalf of Company, in accordance with the following terms, conditions and
provisions.

          NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and
conditions herein contained the parties hereto intending to be legally bound
hereby agree as follows:

          I. EMPLOYMENT. Company hereby employs Employee and Employee accepts
such employment and shall perform his duties and the responsibilities provided
for herein accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

          II. EMPLOYMENT STATUS. Employee shall at all times be Company's
employee subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

          III. TITLE AND DUTIES. Company agrees to employ Employee and Employee
accepts such employment as a full time employee and agrees as per the terms and
conditions of this agreement to serve as and have the title of Vice President &
Controller and perform diligently, faithfully, and to the best of his/her
ability, duties as reasonably assigned and instructions given by the
President/CEO of Company or other Company officer as authorized by Company's
Board of Directors.

          IV. TERM OF SERVICES. The initial term of this Agreement is for a
period commencing on March 1, 2001 and ending on February 28, 2003, subject to
the termination section of this agreement, with the parties agreeing to confirm
any subsequent extension of this initial term in a signed written agreement
setting forth any amended or supplemental conditions.


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          V. BASE COMPENSATION. Employee's base salary for rendered services for
the initial term of this agreement shall be one hundred dollars ($100,000 and
$115,000 on July 1, 2001), an annual amount payable in accordance with Company's
payroll procedures and policies as implemented during the term of this
agreement. All reference to payments in this Agreement are in U.S. dollars.

          VI. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION. Whether or not to grant you such bonus,
or any other specific additional compensation packages proposed for payment or
for vesting to Employee during the term of this Agreement, shall be within the
discretion of the Company and its Board of Directors.

          VII. EMPLOYER PERQUISITES. Employee shall be entitled to and shall
receive all employer perquisites as would normally be granted to employees of
Company. Such perquisites to include the following:

               1. Health  insurance  under terms and  conditions as provided to
                  other employees of Company;

               2. Four weeks vacation pursuant to Company's stated policy;

               3. Paid holidays pursuant to Company's stated policy;

               4. 5,000  stock  options  (effective  grant date is upon the
                  date of approval by  RAVISENT's  Board of  Directors  and is
                  subject to the standard vesting schedule).

               5. 2,500  stock  options  with a strike  price of  one-cent
                  (vesting upon date of hire at 1/24 per month.

               6. Executive  Quarterly  Compensation  Plan of up-to $6,250
                  ($25,000  annually)  for  significant   performance  and  an
                  additional   $3,125   ($12,500   annually)  for  exceptional
                  performance.

               7. $500 monthly car allowance and

               8. Such benefits as the Company generally makes available to
                  its employees at the same level.

           VIII.  EXTENT OF SERVICES. Employee shall devote his entire business
time, attention, and energies to the business of Company, but this shall not be
construed as preventing Employee from investing his assets in the future as a
passive investor in such form or manner as he sees fit as long as the
investments will not require any personal service from Employee. However,
Employee agrees not to knowingly invest in any entities that compete directly
with Company or affiliated or related companies.

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          IX. TERMINATION.

              1. A termination for "Cause" shall mean a termination for any of
the following reasons: (i) Employee's material failure to perform satisfactorily
the duties of his position after receipt of a written warning to perform
satisfactorily; (ii) Employee engaged in material misconduct; (iii) Employee is
convicted of a felony; (iv) Employee commits an act of fraud against, or
misappropriates property belonging to, Company; or (v) Employee commits a
material breach of this Agreement or any confidentiality or proprietary
information agreement between Employee and Company. Company will provide written
notice of the reason for termination in the case of any termination for Cause. A
termination of Employee's employment for any reason other than the foregoing
shall be a termination "without Cause".

              2. "Involuntary Termination" shall mean Employee's termination
which occurs by reason of: (i) Employee's involuntary dismissal or discharge by
the Company other than for Cause; or (ii) such individual's voluntary
resignation following (A) a change in his or her position with the Company or
Parent or Subsidiary employing the individual which materially reduces his or
her duties and responsibilities or the level of management to which he or she
reports, (B) a reduction in his or her level of compensation (including base
salary, fringe benefits and target bonus under any performance based bonus or
incentive programs) by more than fifteen percent (15%), (C) a relocation of such
individual's place of employment by more than fifty (50) miles, provided and
only if such change, reduction or relocation is effected by the Company without
the individual's consent or (D) job abolishment, mutually agreed upon
separation, position elimination due to merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

              3. It is understood and agreed that this is a personal services
contract, and that Company shall have the right to terminate this agreement on
10 days notice to Employee, if appropriate, in the event of the disability or
death of Employee which would otherwise prevent him from performing his or her
duties. For purpose of this provision, "disability" shall be defined in
accordance with the definition of "disability" as contained in Company's
disability insurance policy, In the event of Employee's death; any guaranteed
monies due under this agreement would be paid directly to Employee estate as
probated.

              4. In the event: (a) of Employee's Involuntary Termination, or (b)
Company terminates Employee's employment hereunder without Cause, or (c)
Employee's employment is terminated as a result of his death or disability (as
provided in paragraph 3 above), or (d) this Agreement expires, then, in addition
to the payment of all amounts earned by Employee as of the date of termination
or expiration, Company will pay Employee a lump sum payment equal to Employee's
full one year salary and benefits after expiration or such notice of termination
is given. Company shall make such payment promptly after such expiration or
notice of termination is given, but in no event later than the next regular
Company pay period. Upon such expiration of this Agreement or upon such
termination of Employee's employment, all of Employee's stock options will
immediately vest and become exercisable.

          X. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

             1. The nature of the work performed and any information belonging
to Company with which Employee may or have become familiar will be treated as
confidential and may not be disclosed to third parties without the written
consent of Company, whether or not this Agreement is in effect. If any portion
of the work performed under this Agreement is of a
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classified or confidential nature, or develops into such, Employee agrees to
preserve the security of such work in compliance with all applicable laws and
regulations of the United States.

              2. Employee agrees that Employee shall keep in strictest
confidence all information relating to the products, methods of manufacture,
marketing and sales plans, financial information, customer and supplier
information, pricing information, software, trade secrets or secret processes
(except information in the public domain) or the business or affairs of Company
which may be acquired in connection with or as a result of his employment or
otherwise. During the term of this Agreement and at any time thereafter, without
the prior written consent of Company, Employee will not publish, communicate,
divulge, disclose or use any of such information which has been designated as
secret, confidential, proprietary and/or trade secret, or which from the
surrounding circumstances in good conscience ought to be treated as secret or
confidential. Upon termination of this Agreement Employee will return to Company
all documents, graphic materials, or other materials containing or comprising
such confidential information.

              3. Employee agrees and understands that Company does not desire to
receive the proprietary rights or trade secrets of third patties if not so
authorized, and Employee agrees not to disclose any such proprietary rights or
trade secrets to Company.



          XI. NON-COMPETITION.

              1. Employee acknowledges and agrees that by entering into this
Agreement with Company and engaging in the employment relationship contemplated
hereby, Employee will be performing significant duties on behalf of Company, and
Employee will be exposed to certain valuable know-how and information relating
to a highly competitive industry. Employee also acknowledges and agrees that the
covenants set forth in this section are a material part of the consideration
bargained for by Company, and without Employee's agreement to be bound by such
covenants, Company would not have agreed to enter into this Agreement or to
engage Employee's services.

              2. Employee agrees that during the term of this Agreement, and:
(a) for two (2) years after any termination of this Agreement for Cause; or (b)
for one (1) year after any termination of this Agreement without Cause, Employee
will not, directly or indirectly, (i) solicit, divert, recruit, induce,
encourage or attempt to influence any client, customer, employee, consultant,
independent contractor, salesman or supplier of Company, to cease to do
business, decrease the level of business, or terminate his or her employment or
otherwise cease his, her or its relationship with Company, as the case may be,
or (ii) engage in (as a principal, agent, owner, consultant, partner, director,
officer, employee, stockholder, investor, lender or otherwise), alone or in
association with any person or entity, or be financially interested in or
otherwise connected with any business in any activity similar to or in
connection with the specific activities of Company, and which such business
activity is to produce, manufacture,



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import, market or distribute in the United States or Europe or Asia any product
or service (A) which was produced, manufactured, imported, marketed or
distributed by or for Company at any time or (B) which Company as of the date of
termination had plans to produce, manufacture, import, market or distribute
during the term of this section; provided, however, that nothing contained in
this Agreement shall prevent Employee from holding for investment up to 5% of
any class of equity securities of a company whose securities are publicly traded
(other than Company as to which there shall be no such limitation).

          XII. REMEDIES. Employee acknowledges and agrees that: (a) the
covenants set forth in sections X and XI of this Agreement are reasonable and
are essential to the business interests and operations of Company; (b) Company
will not have any adequate remedy at law if Employee violates the terms hereof
or fails to perform any of Employee's obligations hereunder; and (c) Company
shall have the right, in addition to any other rights it may have under
applicable law, to obtain from any court of competent jurisdiction preliminary
and permanent injunctive relief to restrain any breach or threatened breach of
or otherwise to specifically enforce any such covenant or any other of
Employee's obligations under this Agreement, as well as to obtain damages and an
equitable accounting of all earnings, profits and other benefits arising from
such violation, which rights shall be cumulative and in addition to any other
rights or remedies to which Company may be entitled.

          XIV. NO CONFLICT. Employee represents and warrants to Company that he
is not a party to or otherwise bound by any other employment or services that
may, in any way, restrict his right or ability to enter into this agreement or
otherwise be employed by Company.

          XV. NOTICES. Any written notice required to be given pursuant to this
agreement shall be hand delivered or sent via fax or E-mail, or delivered by a
national overnight express service such as Federal Express.

          XVI. JURISDICTION AND DISPUTES. This agreement shall be governed by
the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All disputes hereunder shall be
resolved in the applicable state or federal courts of Pennsylvania. The parties
consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts, agree to accept service or
process by mail, and waive any jurisdictional or venue defenses otherwise
available. The parties reserve the right to mutually agree to binding
arbitration in accordance with the policies of the American Arbitration
Association.

          XVII. AGREEMENT BINDING ON SUCCESSORS. This agreement shall be binding
on and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their heirs,
administrators, and permitted successors and assigns.

          XVIII. WAIVER. No waiver by either party of any default shall be
deemed as a waiver of any prior or subsequent default of the same or other
provisions of this agreement.

          XIX. SEVERABILITY. If any provision hereof is held invalid or
unenforceable by court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not
affect the validity or operation of any other provision, and such invalid
provision shall be deemed to be severed from the agreement.

          XX. ASSIGNABILITY. This agreement and the rights and obligations
thereunder are personal with respect to Employee and may not be assigned by any
action of Employee or by operation of law. Company shall, however, have the
right to assign this


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agreement to a successor in interest to the business or assets of Company or to
any affiliate of Company.

          XXI. INTEGRATION. This agreement constitutes the entire understanding
of the parties and is intended as a final expression of their agreement. It
shall not be modified or amended except in writing signed by the parties thereto
and specifically referring to this agreement. This agreement shall take
precedence over any other documents that may be in conflict therewith.

          IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Company and Employee confirm the foregoing
accurately sets forth the parties respective rights and obligations and agrees
to be bound by having the evidenced signature affixed thereto.

RAVISENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.



By:    /s/ Frank Wilde                  /s/ Francis X. Brown III
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Name:  Frank Wilde                     Francis X. Brown III
Title:  President & CEO

Date:   6/12/01                        Date: 6/12/01
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