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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.14

                             DISTRIBUTOR AGREEMENT

     This Agreement is entered into between Javelin Systems, Inc.  (hereinafter 
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referred to as "Manufacturer"), and ScanSource, Inc., 6 Logue Court, Suite G, 
Greenville, South Carolina, 29615 (hereinafter referred to as "Distributor"). 
This Agreement is effective upon the date of the last signature, the "Effective 
Date".

                             W I T N E S S E T H :
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     WHEREAS, Distributor desires to purchase certain products from Manufacturer
from time to time; and

     WHEREAS, Manufacturer desires to sell certain products to Distributor in 
accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement; and

     WHEREAS, Manufacturer desires to appoint Distributor as its non-exclusive 
distributor to market products within the territory defined in Appendix B, the 
"Territory";

     NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual premises herein contained 
and other good and valuable consideration, Distributor and Manufacturer hereby 
agree as follows:

                                  ARTICLE I.

                               TERM OF AGREEMENT
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1.1  Term of Agreement. During the term of the Agreement, Manufacturer will
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     provide to Distributor the Products in accordance with the terms and
     conditions set forth in this Agreement. The term of this Agreement shall
     commence on the Effective Date and, unless terminated by either party as
     set forth in this Agreement, shall remain in full force.

1.2  Definitions.  The following definitions shall apply to this Agreement.
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     (a)  "APPLICABLE SPECIFICATION" shall mean the functional performance,
          operational and compatibility characteristics of a Product agreed upon
          in writing by the parties or, in the absence of an agreement, as
          described in applicable Documentation.

     (b)  "DOCUMENTATION" shall mean user manuals, training materials, product 
          descriptions

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           and specifications, technical manuals, license agreements, supporting
           materials and other printed information relating to the Products,
           whether distributed in print, electronic, or video format, in effect
           as of the date of the applicable Purchase Order.

      (c)  "PRODUCTS" shall mean, individually or collectively as appropriate,
           licensed software, Documentation, developed products and hardware,
           supplies, accessories, and other commodities related to any of the
           foregoing, provided or to be provided by Manufacturer pursuant to
           this Agreement.

      (d)  "STANDARD PRODUCTS" shall mean Products requiring no changes, 
           alterations, or additions, from those Products customarily offered
           by Manufacturer.

      (e)  "CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS" shall mean any Products Manufacturer must
           purchase or develop requiring Manufacturer to perform changes,
           alterations, assembly, additions or special packaging prior to
           shipping to Distributor.

      (f)  "CUSTOMERS" of Distributor shall include dealers, resellers, value 
           added resellers and other similar customers.

      (g)  "END USERS" shall mean final retail purchasers or licensees who have 
           acquired Products for their own use and not for resale, remarketing
           or redistribution.

      (h)  "SERVICES" means any warranty, maintenance, advertising, marketing or
           technical support and any other services performed or to be performed
           by Manufacturer.

1.3   Appointment as Distributor. Manufacturer hereby grants to Distributor the
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      non-exclusive right to distribute products during the term of this
      Agreement within North America. Manufacturer reserves the right to appoint
      other authorized distributors both within and outside of the Territory.
      Distributor will use its best efforts to promote sales of the Products,
      see Rider 2A. Distributor agrees to conduct business in a manner that
      reflects favorably on the Products and Manufacturer.

                                   RIDER 2A

1.4   TERRITORY. Distributor shall distribute Products only within the Territory
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and shall not solicit orders from any prospective purchaser with its principal
place of business located outside the Territory. If Distributor receives any
order from a prospective purchaser whose principal place of business is located
outside of the Territory, Distributor shall not accept such order and shall
immediately refer such order to Manufacturer. Distributor may not deliver or
tender (or cause to be delivered or tendered) any Product outside of the
Territory. Distributor shall not sell, directly or indirectly, Products outside
the Territory or to any person or entity in the Territory knowing or having
reason to believe that such person or entity will or intends to sell or resell
Products outside the Territory. Advertising or promotion of Products by
Distributor to any customer, retailer or dealer

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outside the Territory or distribution of Products by Distributor to any dealer 
who resells or otherwise redistributes such Products for use outside the 
Territory will constitute a material breach of this Agreement.  If Products 
originally shipped to Distributor are located or identified by manufacturer as 
available for sale or distribution by any unauthorized source, whether inside or
outside the Territory, such location or identification by Manufacturer shall be 
presumptive evidence of a material breach by Distributor of this Section.

1.5  GENERAL OBLIGATIONS.  Distributor shall:

     (a) Not obligate or purport to obligate Manufacturer by issuing or making 
any affirmations, representations, warranties or guaranties with respect to the 
Products to any third party, other than the warranties described in Article IV 
hereof; and

     (b) Use Manufacturer's trade names, trademarks and service marks on a non-
exclusive basis in the Territory only for the duration of this Agreement and 
solely for displaying or advertising purposes in connection with selling and 
distributing the Products in accordance with this Agreement.

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                                  ARTICLE II.
                                PURCHASE ORDERS
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2.1  Preparation of Purchase Orders.  From time to time, or at Distributor's
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     request, Manufacturer shall inform Distributor of Products available from
     Manufacturer including, but not limited to, replacement Products, new
     releases, enhancements or versions of existing Products.

2.2  Issuance and Acceptance of Purchase Orders.  Distributor may purchase and
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     Manufacturer shall sell to Distributor, Products as described below:

     (a)  Distributor may issue to Manufacturer one or more purchase orders 
          identifying the Products Distributor desires to purchase from
          Manufacturer.  Each Purchase Order may include other terms and 
          conditions which are consistent with the terms and conditions of this
          Agreement or which are necessary to place a Purchase Order, such as
          billing and shipping information, required delivery dates, delivery
          location, and the purchase price or charges for Products, as per
          Manufacturer's then existing price lists for the said products.
          Purchase orders will be placed by Distributor by telephone or FAX and
          followed by a written purchase order.

     (b)  Manufacturer shall indicate acceptance of Purchase Orders and/or
          alterations to Purchase Orders by providing to Distributor a written
          acceptance of such Purchase Order or alteration, or by commencing
          performance pursuant to such Purchase Order or alteration. 
          Manufacturer shall accept a Purchase Order or alteration if (i) the
          Purchase Order or alteration does not establish new or conflicting
          terms and conditions from those set forth in this Agreement or as set
          forth on the Price List referenced as Exhibit A attached hereto, or
          (ii) the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Order or
          alteration have been separately agreed upon in writing by the parties.
          Purchase Orders and altered Purchase Orders accepted in accordance 
          with this subsection are referred to herein as "Purchase Orders".  A
          Purchase Order shall be deemed accepted by Manufacturer unless
          Manufacturer notifies Distributor within three (3) days after 
          receiving the Purchase Order and giving specific reasons therefor.

     (c)  After the expiration of this Agreement, Manufacturer shall accept
          Purchase Orders from Distributor for additional Products which 
          Distributor is then contractually obligated to furnish to its 
          customers and does not have in its inventory upon the termination
          of this Agreement; provided Distributor notifies Manufacturer of any 
          and all such transactions in writing within thirty (30) days of the
          termination date of this Agreement.

2.3  Purchase Order Alteration.  Prior to shipment of Standard Products,
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     Manufacturer shall accept an alteration to a Purchase Order in order to:
     (i) change a location for delivery,

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     (ii) modify the quantity or type of Products to be delivered or (iii) 
     correct typographical or clerical errors. Distributor may not alter any
     Purchase Order for Customized Products after such time as the Manufacturer
     has commenced the manufacturing, development or purchase of the Products.

2.4  Cancellation of Purchase Orders. Except as otherwise agreed upon by the 
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     parties, Distributor may cancel a Purchase Order for Standard Products
     without charge or penalty with 7 day notice prior to shipment of the
     Products specified in such Purchase Order. Distributor may not cancel any
     Purchase Order for Customized or Special Order Products after such time as
     the Manufacturer has commenced the manufacturing, development or purchase
     of the Products.

2.5  Evaluation Purchase Orders. Distributor may issue Purchase Orders in order 
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     to evaluate newly developed Products by Manufacturer at no charge. After 
     evaluation, Distributor shall have the option to purchase the Products or
     to return such products to Manufacturer at Distributor's expense within 30
     days.

2.6  Product Shortages. If for any reason Manufacturer's production is not on 
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     schedule, Manufacturer agrees to allocate Product to Distributor's orders
     based upon a percentage equal to the same percentage as Manufacturer's like
     customers purchasing like volume.


                                 ARTICLE III.

                      DELIVERY AND ACCEPTANCE OF PRODUCTS
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3.1  Acceptance of Products. Distributor shall inspect each shipment, and within
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     5 days after receipt of shipment accept each Product on the date (the
     "Acceptance Date") when such Products and all necessary documentation are
     delivered to Distributor in accordance with the Purchase Order and the
     Product specifications.

3.2  Defective Products. In the event any Products are received in a defective 
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     condition or not in accordance with Manufacturer's published specifications
     or the documentation relating to such Products, Distributor may return the
     Products for full credit. Products shall be deemed defective if the
     Product, or any portion of the Product, fails to operate properly when the
     system is booted or used as applicable. Distributor shall have the right to
     return any such Products that are returned to Distributor from its
     customers or end users within thirty (30) days of the Products' initial
     delivery date to the end user. In such event, Manufacturer shall issue a
     Return Authorization to Distributor for all such defective

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     Products; and Distributor shall return defective products to Manufacturer
     for full credit.

3.3  Transportation of Products. Manufacturer shall deliver the Products to
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     Distributor at the location shown and on the delivery date set forth in the
     applicable Purchase Order. Charges for transportation of the Products,
     including freight, insurance, shipping and taxes, shall be paid by the
     Distributor.

3.4  Title and Risk of Loss. Title to Products shall pass to Distributor at the
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     time that the Products are delivered to the carrier. All risk of loss or
     damage to the Products shall be borne by Manufacturer until delivery of
     such Products to the carrier.

3.5  In Warranty Products. Manufacturer shall provide warranty service direct to
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     resellers based upon Manufacturer's then current standard warranty policy.
     The reseller must provide proof - of - purchase to validate the warranty
     and obtain an RMA from the manufacturer. Manufacturer will bear all
     processing costs to return product back to the reseller.

3.6  Resale of Products by Distributor. During the term of this Agreement,
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     Distributor may market, promote, distribute and resell Products to
     customers of Distributor, in accordance with the following terms and
     conditions:

     (a)  Manufacturer shall extend to Distributor and each customer of
          Distributor Manufacturer's then current warranties with respect to
          Products purchased and resold hereunder.

     (b)  Manufacturer shall extend to Distributor and each customer of
          Distributor the same warranties and indemnifications, with respect to
          Products purchased and resold hereunder as Manufacturer extends to its
          end-user customers.

     (c)  The term of warranties extended by Manufacturer to an end user shall 
          commence upon delivery of the Product to the end user.

     (d)  Manufacturer shall make available at no charge to Distributor
          reasonable training, technical support and other services related to
          the Products that are currently offered or that may be offered by
          Manufacturer. Manufacturer also agrees to provide Distributor with
          telephone support at no charge during Manufacturer's normal business
          hours.

     (e)  Distributor may refer to itself as Manufacturer's authorized
          distributor of the Products and Distributor may obtain written
          permission from Manufacturer to use trademarks and trade names of
          Manufacturer. Distributor is not authorized to use Manufacturer's name
          or any trademarks or trade name of Manufacturer other than in
          connection with the sale of Products in accordance with this
          Agreement, and all such permitted uses shall be subject to a prior
          written approval of Manufacturer. Distributor recognizes


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         Manufacturer may have rights and/or ownership of certain trademarks,
         trade names and patents associated with the Products.  Distributor
         will act consistently with such rights, and Distributor shall comply
         with any reasonable, written guidelines when provided by Manufacturer
         relating to such trademark or trade name usage.  Distributor is not
         authorized and shall not be required to instigate legal action on 
         behalf of Manufacturer against third parties for infringement.
         Distributor will notify Manufacturer of any infringement if which
         Distributor has actual knowledge.  Distributor shall discontinue use
         of Manufacturer's trademarks or trade names upon termination of this
         Agreement.

3.7  Inventory Adjustment.  Manufacturer agrees to accept, on a quarterly basis
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     commencing with the end of the first calendar quarter following the
     effective date of this agreement, a shipment of current nondiscontinued
     Products in factory sealed cartons returned by Distributor for full credit,
     provided that distributor complies with each of the following conditions:

     (a)  Distributor obtains a Return Authorization from Manufacturer prior to
          any such return;

     (b)  Distributor pays all return freight charges;

     (c)  Distributor places an offsetting order of equal or greater value.

     (d)  Maximum return on any given quarter will be limited to 15% of the 
          prior quarter's net sales.

For purposes of determining whether Products are eligible for rotation pursuant
to this section, Products shall be deemed to be "Current Nondiscontinued
Products" if they are listed on Manufacturer's current price sheet, or if 
Manufacturer announces the discontinuance of such Products within the ninety 
(90) days preceding the claim for inventory adjustment.  Customized Products 
shall not be eligible for repurchase pursuant to this section.

In addition, Distributor shall have the right to return for full credit, without
limitation as to the dollar amount, all Products that become obsolete or are
removed from Manufacturer's current price list; provided Distributor returns 
such Products within thirty (30) days after Distributor receives notice that 
such Products are obsolete.

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                                  ARTICLE IV.

                    WARRANTIES, INDEMNITIES AND LIABILITIES
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4.1  Warranty.  Manufacturer warrants that:
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     (a)  Manufacturer is the exclusive, legal owner of products defined on the
          Price List referenced as Appendix A and has full power and authority
          to license said products to Distributor and convey all other rights
          and licenses granted to Distributor under this Agreement;

     (b)  Manufacturer knows of no instance where Products infringe upon the
          proprietary rights of any other person;

     (c)  Manufacturer's warranty with respect to the Products is set forth in
          Manufacturer's standard warranty card.  Manufacturer does not make any
          express or implied representation nor warranty as to the 
          merchantability or fitness for particular purpose of its Products to
          Distributor applications.

4.3  Limitation of Liability.  Neither party shall be liable to the other 
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     pursuant to this Agreement for any amounts representing loss of profits,
     loss of business or indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or
     punitive damages of the other party.

4.4  Unauthorized Representations.  Distributor shall have no authority to alter
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     or extend any of the warranties of Manufacturer expressly contained or
     referred to in this Agreement without prior written approval of 
     Manufacturer.

4.5  Disclaimer of Warranties.  Manufacturer has made expressed warranties in
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     this Agreement and in documentation, promotional and advertising materials.
     EXCEPT AS SET FORTH THEREIN, MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WITH
     REGARD TO THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
     AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, see Rider 7B.

                                   RIDER 7A

4.6  INDEMNIFICATION.  Distributor and Manufacturer shall indemnify, protect and
save its affiliates, successors and assigns and all officers, directors, 
employees and agents thereof (collectively, the "Indemnitees") harmless from and
against all claims, damages, losses, costs, expenses, demands, suits or actions
(including attorneys' fees incurred in connection therewith)

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which may be asserted against the Distributor or Manufacturer for any kind of 
damages, including but without limitation, damage or injury to property or 
persons which may be sustained by any third  party or any of the Indemnitees 
occurring out of or incident to the sale by Distributor or Manufacturer of any 
Products.

                                   RIDER 7B

4.7  MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR SUPPLYING 
OF THE PRODUCTS OR THEIR USE OR DISPOSITION, WHETHER BASED UPON WARRANTY, 
CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY 
DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE PRODUCTS.

     IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE TO DISTRIBUTOR OR ANY OTHER PERSON
OR ENTITY FOR PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSS OF PROFITS OR LOSS OF SE DAMAGES) ARISING OUT OF THE 
MANUFACTURE, SALE OR SUPPLYING OF THE PRODUCTS, EVEN IF MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN 
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSS.


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                                  ARTICLE V.

                            PAYMENT TO MANUFACTURER
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5.1  Charges, Prices and Fees for Products. Charges, prices, quantities and
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     discounts, if any, for Products shall be determined as set forth in
     Manufacturer's Price List referenced in Exhibit A, or as otherwise agreed
     upon by the parties, and may be confirmed at the time of order.
     Manufacturer shall have the right to increase prices from time to time,
     upon written notice to Distributor not less than thirty (30) days prior to
     the effective date of such increase. All orders placed prior to the
     effective date of the increase, for shipment within thirty (30) days after
     the effective date, shall be at the old price.

5.2  Payment. Except as otherwise set forth herein, any undisputed sum due to
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     Manufacturer pursuant to this Agreement shall be payable within 30 days
     after the invoice date. Manufacturer shall invoice Distributor no earlier
     than the applicable shipping date for the Products covered by such invoice.

5.3  Price Protection. Manufacturer shall grant to Distributor a retroactive
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     price credit for the full amount of any Manufacturer price decrease on all
     Products on order, in transit and in its inventory on the effective date of
     such price decrease. Distributor shall supply to Manufacturer, within ten
     (10) days of a price decrease, an inventory list specifying the number of
     units within the current inventory which qualifies for the price decrease.
     Manufacturer may elect to audit such claims at their expense. All orders
     scheduled for shipment or in transit to Distributor at the time of notice
     of the price decrease shall be adjusted to the decreased price.

5.4  Monthly Shipment Reports. Manufacturer shall, if requested, render monthly
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     reports to Distributor setting forth the separate Products, dollars
     invoiced for each product, and total dollars invoiced to Distributor for
     the month, and such other information as Distributor may reasonably
     request. POS reports will also be sent monthly.

5.5  Inventory. Distributor will submit to Manufacturer a quarterly, non-
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     binding forecast for the upcoming quarter, fifteen (15) days after
     completion of previous quarter. The forecasted quarters will coincide with
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                                  ARTICLE VI.

                                  TERMINATION
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6.1  Termination Without Cause. Either party may terminate this agreement, with
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     or without cause, upon giving the other party thirty (30) days prior
     written notice.

6.2  Termination for Cause. In the event that either party materially or
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     repeatedly defaults in their performance of any of its duties or
     obligations set forth in this Agreement, and such default is not
     substantially cured within thirty (30) days after the written notice,
     specified below, is given to the defaulting party specifying the default,
     then the party not in default may, by giving written notice thereof to the
     defaulting party, terminate this Agreement or the applicable Purchase Order
     relating to such default as of the date specified in such notice of
     termination.

6.3  Termination for Insolvency or Bankruptcy. This Agreement and any Purchase
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     Order shall be automatically terminated without act of or notice from any
     party in the event of (i) the liquidation or insolvency of either party,
     (ii) the appointment of a receiver or similar officer for any party, (iii)
     an assignment by any party for the benefit of all or substantially all of
     its creditors, (iv) entry by any party into an agreement for the
     composition, extension, or readjustment of all or substantially all of its
     obligations, or (v) the filing of a meritorious petition in bankruptcy by
     or against any party under any bankruptcy or debtors' law for its relief of
     reorganization.

6.4  Termination for Non-Payment. Manufacturer may terminate a Purchase Order,
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     or any portion thereof, terminate this Agreement, or suspend delivery of
     any Products if Distributor fails to pay any amounts due and such failure
     continues for a period of thirty (30) days after the day payment is due.

6.5  Rights Upon Termination. Termination of any Purchase Order or this
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     Agreement shall not affect Manufacturer's right to be paid for invoices
     for Products already shipped. The termination of this Agreement shall not
     affect any of Manufacturer's warranties, indemnifications or obligations
     relating to returns, credits or any other matters set forth in this
     Agreement that specifically state that they are to survive termination.
     Upon termination of this Agreement, Distributor shall discontinue holding
     itself out as a distributor of Manufacturer's Products. The expiration of
     the term of this Agreement shall not affect the obligations of either party
     to the other party pursuant to any Purchase Order previously forwarded to
     Manufacturer, provided that such Purchase Order is reasonable and
     consistent in quantity and time of requested delivery.

6.6  Inventory Adjustments. If this Agreement is terminated by Manufacturer, the
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     Manufacturer, with or without cause, will repurchase Distributor's
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     following conditions:

     (a)  There price to be paid for the repurchase of said inventory shall be 
          at the Distributor's net cost at time of purchase.

     (b)  All Products shall be in good merchantable condition.

     (c)  All Products shall be shipped to Manufacturer's designated facility, 
          freight prepaid.

If this Agreement is terminated by Distributor, with or without cause, 
Manufacturer shall, at its option, thirty (30) days of such termination 
repurchase all unsold Products that are in excess of Distributor's contractual 
obligations to Manufacturer subject to the following:

     (a)  The price to be paid for the repurchase of said inventory shall be at
          the Distributor's net cost at the time of purchase, less any price
          protection allowance.

     (b)  All Products shall be in good and merchantable condition.

     (c)  All Products shall be shipped to Manufacturer's designated facility, 
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                                 ARTICLE VII.

                                 MISCELLANEOUS
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7.1  Binding Nature, Assignment, and Subcontracting. This Agreement shall be 
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     binding on the parties and their respective successors and permitted
     assigns, but neither party shall have the power to assign this Agreement
     without the prior written consent of the other party.

7.2  Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, all 
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     of which taken together shall constitute one single agreement between the 
     parties.

7.3  Heading. The Article and Section heading used in this Agreement are for 
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     reference and convenience only and shall not enter into the interpretation 
     hereof.

7.4  Relationship of Parties. Distributor is performing pursuant to this 
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     Agreement only as an independent contractor. Distributor has the sole
     obligation to supervise, manage, contract, direct, procure, perform or
     cause to be performed its obligations set forth in this Agreement, except
     as otherwise agreed upon by the parties. Nothing set forth in this
     Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of principal and
     agent between Distributor and Manufacturer. Neither party shall act or
     represent itself, directly or by implication, as an agent of the other
     party or its affiliates or in any manner assume or create any obligation on
     behalf of, or in the name of, the other party or its affiliates.

7.5  Confidentiality. Each party acknowledges that in the course of performance 
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     of its obligations pursuant to this Agreement, it may obtain certain
     confidential and/or proprietary information of the other party. Each party
     hereby agrees that all such information communicated to it by the other
     party, its affiliates, or customers, whether before or after the Effective
     Date, shall be and was received in strict confidence, shall be used only
     for purposes of this Agreement, and shall not be disclosed without the
     prior written consent of the other party, except as may be necessary by
     reason of legal or regulatory requirements beyond either party's reasonable
     control. The provisions of this Section shall survive the term or
     termination of this Agreement for any reason.

7.6  Media Releases. Except for any announcement intended solely for internal 
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     distribution or any disclosure required by legal or regulatory requirements
     beyond the reasonable control of either party, and except for catalogs,
     advertising and marketing materials customarily used by Distributor in the
     normal course of business, all media releases, public announcements or
     public disclosures relating to this Agreement or its subject matter, or
     including the name of either party, shall be approved in writing (within 48
     hours of submission) by the other party prior to the release thereof.

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7.7  Disputes Resolution. In the event of any disagreement regarding performance
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     under or interpretation of this Agreement, prior to the commencement of any
     formal proceedings, the parties shall continue performance as set forth in
     this Agreement and shall attempt in good faith to reach a negotiated
     resolution by designating an officer or authorized representative of the
     party to resolve the dispute.

7.8  Arbitration. Should Manufacturer and Distributor disagree on any 
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     performance hereunder, the shall be decided by binding arbitration.
     Arbitration shall be conducted in Greenville, South Carolina in accordance
     with the then existing rules of the American Arbitration Association. There
     are to be three (3) mutually agreed upon arbitrators. Judgement upon any
     award by the arbitrators may be entered by the state or federal court
     having jurisdiction. The parties intend that this Agreement to arbitrate
     the aforementioned issue contained in this Paragraph 7.8 be irrevocable and
     limited to said issue.

7.9  Compliance with Laws. In supplying the Products pursuant to this Agreement,
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     Distributor and Manufacturer shall comply with the requirements of all 
     applicable laws, ordinances and regulations of the United States or any
     state, country or other governmental entity.

7.10 Notices. Wherever one party is required or permitted to give notice to the 
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     other pursuant to this Agreement, such notice shall be deemed given when
     delivered in hand, by telex, cable, facsimile, or when mailed by registered
     or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and addressed
     as follows:

     In the case of Manufacturer:            In the case of Distributor:
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     Javelin Systems, Inc.                   ScanSource, Inc.
     2882C Walnut Ave.                       6 Logue Ct.
     Tustin, CA 92780                        Suite G
     Att: President                          Greenville, SC 29615
     Fax #: 714-734-1599                     Fax #: 864-288-5515

     Either party may from time to time change its address for notification 
     purposes by giving the other party written notice of the new address and
     the date upon which it will become effective.

7.11 Force Majeure. If the performance of this Agreement, or any obligations 
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     hereunder, is prevented, restricted, or interfered with by reason of fire
     or other casualty or accidents; strikes or labor disputes; inability to
     provide raw materials, power, or supplies; declarations of war or other
     violence; any law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand or
     other requirement of any governmental authority; the parties so affected,
     upon giving prompt notice to the other party, will be excused from
     performance to the extent of the prevention, restriction, or interference,
     provided that the party so affected uses its best

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      efforts to avoid or remove the causes of non-performance and continues
      performance hereunder whenever those causes are removed.

7.12  Severability.  Whenever possible, each provision of this Agreement shall 
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      be interpreted in such a manner as to be effective and valid under the 
      applicable law. In the event that any provision(s) contained in this
      Agreement is held to be unenforceable, this Agreement shall be construed
      without such provision(s).

7.13  Waiver. No delay or omission by either party to exercise any right or 
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      power shall impair any such right or power or be construed to be a waiver
      thereof. A waiver by either of the parties of any covenants, conditions or
      agreements to be performed by the other or any breach thereof shall not
      be construed to be a waiver of any succeeding breach thereof or of any
      other covenant, condition or agreement herein contained. No change,
      waiver, or discharge hereof shall be valid unless presented in writing to
      all interested parties and signed by an authorized representative of the
      party against which such change, waiver, or discharge is sought to be
      enforced.

7.14  Remedies.  All remedies set forth in this Agreement shall be cumulative 
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      and in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies available to
      either party at law, in equity or otherwise, and may be enforced
      concurrently or from time to time.

7.15  Survival of Terms. Termination or expiration of this Agreement for any
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      reason shall not release either party from any liabilities or obligations
      set forth in this Agreement which (i) the parties have expressly agreed
      shall survive any such termination or expiration, or (ii) remain to be
      performed or by their nature would be intended to be applicable following
      any such termination or expiration.

7.16  Nonexclusive Market and Purchase Rights. It is expressly understood and
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      agreed that this Agreement does not grant to Manufacturer or Distributor
      an exclusive right to purchase or sell Products and shall not prevent
      either party from developing or acquiring other suppliers or customers.

7.17  Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any Exhibits and documents
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      referred to in this Agreement or attached hereto, constitutes the entire
      and exclusive statement of Agreement between the parties with respect to
      its subject matters and there are no oral or written representations,
      understandings or agreements relating to this Agreement which are not
      fully expressed herein.

7.18  Governing law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in 
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      accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina.

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7.19  Attorneys' Fees.  The prevailing party in any proceedings (including,
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      without limitation any arbitration proceedings) arising in connection with
      this Agreement shall be entitled to reimbursement for its reasonable costs
      incurred in connection therewith, including reasonable attorneys' fees.

      IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have each caused this Agreement to be 
signed and delivered by its duly authorized officer or representative as of the 
Effective Date.

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              DISTRIBUTOR                          MANUFACTURER
<S>                                     <C> 

/s/         MICHAEL L. BAUR             /s/        RICHARD STACK
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Signature                               Signature

            MICHAEL L. BAUR                        RICHARD STACK 
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Printed or Typed Name                   Printed or Typed Name

               PRESIDENT                              PRESIDENT
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Title                                   Title

                3-14-97                                2-27-97
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Date                                    Date
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