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                                                                EXHIBIT 10 (XIV)


100 EAST SAMPLE ROAD           
POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33064
-------------------------------------------------------      DBT ONLINE, INC.
800-968-8789 FAX 954-283-1047                               Charles A. Lieppe
                                                              President and
                                                         Chief Executive Officer


February 4, 1998

Kevin Barr
#9 Ash Grove
Republic of Singapore
289790

Dear Kevin,

I am really very pleased to confirm our offer to employment as a Vice 
President, Human Resources of DBT Online, Inc., reporting to me. Consistent with
our prior discussions, I'm anticipating you would start on or about March 1, 
1998, and the details of our offer are:

         1. SALARY - Your base salary will be $135,000.00 per annum, reviewed 
            annually, with increases for 1999 and 2000 estimated per the 
            attached spreadsheet.

         2. BONUS -  You will participate in a management incentive plan which 
            is based upon financial results of the Corporation for 1998. At 
            certain target levels, that have not yet been approved by the 
            Company's Board, you will have the opportunity to earn a bonus of 
            40% of your salary. At maximum performance levels, you will have the
            opportunity to double your bonus potential. For 1998, 25% of your 
            bonus, or $33,750.00 is guaranteed and will be paid to you ratably 
            throughout the year.

         3. SIGN ON BONUS - You will receive $50,000.00 sign on bonus.

         4. STOCK OPTIONS  - You will receive an option grant for 40,000 shares 
            of the Company's common stock. This option will be granted by the 
            Board of Directors at their February 24, 1998 meeting and be priced 
            at the closing price of the company's stock on that day. The 
            options will vest over four years, at the rate of 25% per annum 
            beginning on the first anniversary of the option grant.

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February 4, 1998
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         5. BENEFITS - You are entitled to all benefits provided to Database 
            employees. The Company's 401(k) Plan provides a match of two-thirds 
            on a dollar basis up to 6% of your salary. You will also be entitled
            to three weeks vacation in  calendar 1998. You will participate in a
            "first dollar" health care plan where you will be fully compensated 
            for all medical expenses for you and your family, with no 
            deductible

         6. CAR ALLOWANCE - You will be entitled to up to a $500.00 per month 
            lease payment for a Company car. We estimate this translates to a 
            car value of $27,000.00 $29,000.00.

         7. INTEREST FREE LOAN - You can borrow up to $125,000.00 from the 
            Company on an interest free basis, for purposes of assisting in your
            relocation to South Florida. The foregoing interest cost will be 
            included as imputed taxable income to you.

         8. MOVING COSTS - The Company will reimburse you for your moving costs
            to South Florida.

         9. SEVERANCE - If you are terminated without cause during your first 
            two years of employment with the Company, you will receive 
            severance equal to one year's base salary. At the time that a policy
            is proposed and approved by the board relative to severance for the 
            executive group, you will fall under that policy.

Kevin, we are all excited that you are joining our team. We look forward to
working with you and your help in continuing to accelerate DBT's growth. 
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions on this. If you agree 
that the above accurately summarizes our previous discussions, please indicate 
your acceptance by signing in the space below and returning it to me. My fax 
number is 954-283-1047.


Very truly yours


Charles A. Lieppe
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Charles A. Lieppe
Chief Executive Officer



Kevin Barr
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Accepted, Kevin Barr
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                Anticipated Compensation Program for Kevin Barr
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       1998               1999E              2000E
                                    Annualized
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<S>                                 <C>                <C>                <C>
Salary                                 $135,000           $148,000           $162,000

Bonus @ 40% Target                       54,000             59,200             64,800
      @ 80% Max                         108,000            118,400            129,600

Bonus Guarantee                     @25% 33,750        @20% 29,600        @15% 24,300

+ Salary                                135,000            148,000            162,000              

Total Guaranteed Cash                  $168,750           $177,600           $186,300

Balance Bonus @ 100% Target              20,250             29,600             40,500

Total Est. Cash @  
  Target Bonus Level*                  $189,000           $207,200           $226,800

</TABLE>


Sign on Bonus: $50,000
Options:       40,000 shares granted at 2/24/98 Board meeting. Vesting 25% per 
               year over 4 years.
Car:           $27,000 - 29,000 value; up to $500/mo. lease payment
Health Care:   1st Dollar coverage - doctors of your choice
401K Plan:     Yes


* 1997 Estimated Payment will be 110-120% of basic level.