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                                  EXHIBIT 10.23

THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT") OR ANY OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL
OR STATE SECURITIES LAWS, AND INSTEAD HAVE BEEN ISSUED AND SOLD IN RELIANCE UPON
EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH LAWS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, THE EXEMPTIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 4(2) AND REGULATION D OF THE
SECURITIES ACT. THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY MAY NOT BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED
UNLESS A REGISTRATION STATEMENT HAS BECOME AND IS THEN EFFECTIVE WITH RESPECT TO
SUCH SECURITIES, OR THE PROPOSED SALE OR TRANSFER IS EXEMPT FROM REGISTRATION
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE FEDERAL OR STATE SECURITIES
LAWS.

                        Limited Recourse Promissory Note

US$[DOLLAR VALUE]                                                    [LOCATION]
                                                                         [DATE]

                  [PAYOR NAME], (the "Payor"), for value received pursuant to a
certain Subscription Agreement (the "Subscription Agreement"), dated as of the
date hereof, between the Payor and NeoMedia Technologies, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Initial Holder"), hereby promises to pay to the order of the
Initial Holder, or its assigns (collectively, the "Holder") at the address set
forth in Section 11 hereof, the principal amount of [DOLLAR VALUE] (the
"Principal"), plus any accrued and unpaid Interest, in full, on the Maturity
Date, except as otherwise provided in Section 6.

         The following is a statement of the rights of the Holder and the
conditions to which this Note is subject, and to which the Holder hereof, by the
acceptance of this Note, agrees:

         1. Definitions. For the purposes of this Note:

              (a) "Business Day" means any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or
a legal holiday in the State of New York.

              (b) "Common Stock" means the common stock, par value $0.01 per
share, of the Initial Holder.

              (c) "Event of Default" shall have the meaning assigned to such
term in Section 3.

              (d) "Interest" means interest on the Principal of this Note, which
shall accrue at the rate of 6% per annum, compounded annually, or, following an
Event of Default, at the rate of 12% per annum, compounded annually.

              (e) "Maturity Date" means the earlier to occur of (i) 30 days
following the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-1 (as the
same may be amended), currently filed with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission, by which the Shares are registered for public resale, and
(ii) 90 days from the issuance of this Note.

              (f) "Note" means this limited recourse promissory note.

              (g) "Sale" means a sale, transfer or other disposition of the
Shares.

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              (h) "Shares" means all shares of Common Stock issued to the Payor
in consideration of the issuance of this Note and all shares of the capital
stock or other property of the Company or its successor (including cash) issued
or received in substitution or exchange for, or in respect of, any such shares
(including, without limitation, in connection with a dividend, distribution,
recapitalization, stock split, combination or a similar event or transaction),
other than in connection with a Sale.

         2. Limited Recourse.

              (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note or the
Subscription Agreement (as defined in Section 3(a)(i)), in the event of the
Payor's breach of the Payor's payment obligations under this Note (in connection
with an Event of Default, following the Maturity Date or otherwise), the
Holder's recourse against the Payor and the Payor's assets shall be limited to
(i) recovery of the Shares then held or owned by the Payor, which, if the Holder
is the Initial Holder, shall, in the sole discretion of the Initial Holder,
include, without limitation, the cancellation of such Shares without requirement
of further notice to the holder of the Shares, (ii) in the event that a Sale has
occurred prior to the Maturity Date, recovery of the proceeds of any such Sale,
and (iii) in the event of any Sale of a Share prior to the Maturity Date at a
price which is less than the Minimum Share Price (as defined in Section 2(b)),
the difference in value between the actual consideration received for such share
and the Minimum Sale Price.

              (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, the
Payor hereby covenants and agrees not to effect any Sale (i) at a price of less
than US$0.16 per Share (the "Minimum Share Price") or (ii) for consideration
other than cash.

              (c) In the event of the cancellation of any of the Shares by the
Initial Holder (i) the aggregate unpaid Principal shall be reduced by an amount
equal to US$0.16 per Share so cancelled, and (ii) the aggregate accrued and
unpaid Interest attributable to the portion of Principal reduced pursuant to the
immediately preceding clause shall be deemed discharged in full.

         3. Events of Default.

              (a) Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default
under this Note:

                  (i) any material breach of or default under any covenant or
agreement (including any failure to make any payment of Principal or accrued and
unpaid Interest when the same shall become due and payable) to be observed or
performed by the Payor for the benefit of the Holder pursuant to this Note or
the subscription agreement executed by the Payor in connection with the purchase
of the Shares (the "Subscription Agreement"), which such breach or default shall
remain uncured and unwaived for a period of five days after written notice
thereof is given by the Holder to the Payor and any breach of a representation
or warranty of the Payor under the Subscription Agreement; provided, however,
that (A) any breach of any representation, warranty, covenant or agreement of
the Payor contained in the Subscription Agreement, and (B) any breach of or
default under any covenant or agreement regarding Payor's obligations (I) to
make any payment of Principal or accrued and unpaid Interest when the same
become due and payable under this Note (including pursuant to Section 6(b), or
(II) pursuant to Section 2(b), shall be deemed to be a material breach or
default;

                  (ii) the Payor shall (A) voluntarily commence any proceeding
or file any petition seeking relief under the United States Code or any other
Federal or state bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, (B) consent to the
institution of any such proceeding or the filing of any such petition, (C) apply
for or consent to the appointment of a receiver, trustee, custodian,
sequestrator or similar official for the Payor or for all or a substantial part
of her assets, or (D) make a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or

                  (iii) an involuntary proceeding shall be commenced or an
involuntary petition shall be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction seeking
(A) relief in respect of the Payor or of all or a substantial part of her
assets, under the United States Code or any other Federal or state bankruptcy,
insolvency or similar law, (B) the appointment of a receiver, trustee,
custodian, sequestrator, or similar official for the Payor or for a substantial
part of her assets, or (C) an order or decree approving or ordering any of the
foregoing shall be issued by a court having jurisdiction and continue unstayed
and in effect for 60 days.

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              (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Note, in case
of any Event of Default prior to the Maturity Date, and at any time thereafter
during the continuance of such Event of Default prior to the Maturity Date, the
Holder may, by written notice to the Payor and subject to the limitations set
forth in Section 2(a), declare the Note to be immediately due and payable in
full both as to Principal and accrued and unpaid Interest; provided, however,
that no notice need be given to the Payor if acceleration is based upon the
Events of Default described in clauses (ii) or (iii) of Section 3(a), in either
of which cases this Note shall automatically become immediately due and payable,
subject to Section 2(a), without requirement of any action on the part of the
Holder or the Payor.

         4. Extension of Maturity. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in
this Note, should the Principal and accrued and unpaid Interest become due and
payable on any day (including, without limitation, the Maturity Date) other than
a Business Day, the date upon which such payment is required shall be extended
to the next succeeding Business Day, and to such payable amounts shall be added
the Interest which has accrued during such extension period at the rate per
annum herein specified.

         5. Replacement of Note. Upon receipt by the Payor of evidence
satisfactory to the Payor of the loss, theft, destruction or mutilation of this
Note, and (a) of indemnity reasonably satisfactory to the Payor (in case of
loss, theft or destruction only), or (b) upon surrender of this Note (in case of
mutilation only), the Payor shall make and deliver a new Note of like tenor in
lieu of this Note. Any Note made and delivered in accordance with this Section 5
shall be dated as of the date hereof.

         6. Prepayment.

              (a) The Payor may, in whole or in part, prepay the Principal and
accrued and unpaid Interest under this Note, without penalty or charge, upon
written notice to the Holder not less than 15 days prior to such prepayment.

              (b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Payor
shall make a payment in reduction of the outstanding Principal and accrued but
unpaid Interest immediately following the closing of any Sale. The amount of the
payment to be made pursuant to this Section 6(b) shall be equal to the aggregate
unpaid Principal plus all accrued but unpaid Interest as of the date of the
relevant Sale, multiplied by a fraction (i) the numerator of which is equal to
the number of Shares sold in the relevant Sale, and (ii) the denominator of
which is equal to the aggregate number of Shares initially purchased by the
issuance of this Note which remain in the possession of the Payor immediately
prior to the relevant Sale; provided, that, in the event that, in connection
with the relevant Sale, all of the Shares or all of the Shares remaining in the
possession of the Payor are sold, assigned, transferred or otherwise disposed
of, the amount of the payment to be made pursuant to this Section 6(b) shall be
equal to the aggregate unpaid Principal plus all accrued but unpaid Interest as
of the date of the relevant Sale.

         7. Costs and Expenses. The Payor and the Holder shall be responsible
for all expenses incurred by such person or entity in connection with the
preparation, negotiation, execution, and delivery of this Note.

         8. No Waivers by Delay or Partial Exercise. No delay by the Holder in
exercising any of his or its powers or rights hereunder shall operate as a
waiver of any power or right, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any
power or right preclude other or further exercise thereof, or the exercise of
any other power or right hereunder or otherwise.

         9. Entire Agreement. This Note hereto contains the entire agreement
among the Payor and the Holder with respect to the matters contemplated by this
Note, and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings among the such
persons or entities with respect to the matters contemplated by this Note.

         10. Certain Interpretations. Except as otherwise expressly provided in
this Agreement, the following rules of interpretation apply to this Agreement:
(i) the singular includes the plural and the plural includes the singular; (ii)
"or" and "any" are not exclusive and "include" and "including" are not limiting;
(iii) a reference to any agreement or other contract includes permitted
supplements and amendments; (iv) a reference to a law includes any amendment or
modification to such law and any rules or regulations issued thereunder; (v) a
reference to a person or entity includes its permitted successors and assigns;
and (vi) a reference in this Note to a Section is to the relevant Section of
this Note, except as otherwise noted.

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         11. Notices. All notices, requests and other communications to any
party hereunder shall be in writing and sufficient if delivered personally or
sent by telecopy (with confirmation of receipt) or by registered or certified
mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

        If to the Payor:               [PAYOR NAME]
                                       [PAYOR ADDRESS]
                                       [PAYOR FACSIMILE NUMBER]

        If to the Initial Holder:      NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
                                       2201 Second Street, Suite 600
                                       Fort Myers, Florida  33901-3083
                                       Attention:  Chief Financial Officer
                                       Facsimile:  (941) 337-3434

        with a copy to:                Reitler Brown LLC
                                       800 Third Avenue, 21st Floor
                                       New York, New York  10022
                                       Attention:  Robert S. Brown, Esq.
                                       Facsimile:  (212) 371-5500

or to such other address or telecopy number as the party to whom notice is to be
given (including a succeeding Holder) may have furnished to the other party in
writing in accordance herewith. Each such notice, request or communication shall
be effective when received or, if given by mail, when delivered at the address
specified in this Section 11 or on the fifth Business Day following the date on
which such communication is posted, whichever occurs first.

         12. Survival. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, all
representations warranties, covenants and agreements contained in this Note
shall survive the execution hereof and the occurrence of the Maturity Date, and
shall remain in full force and effect until the payment in full of all Principal
and accrued and unpaid Interest under this Note.

         13. Benefits of Note. All of the terms and provisions of this Note,
including all representations, warranties, covenants and agreements hereunder,
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their
respective successors and permitted assigns.

         14. Amendments and Waivers. No modification, amendment or waiver of any
provision of, or consent required by, this Note, nor any consent to any
departure herefrom, shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the
Payor and the Holder. Such modification, amendment, waiver or consent shall be
effective only in the specific instance and for the specific purpose for which
given.

         15. Assignment. This Note and the rights and obligations of the Payor
hereunder shall not be assignable or transferable by the Payor without the prior
written consent of the Holder, which may be withheld in its sole discretion. Any
instrument purporting to make an assignment in violation of this Section 15
shall be void.

         16. Enforceability. It is the desire and intent of the parties hereto
that the provisions of this Note shall be enforced to the fullest extent
permissible under the laws and public policies applied in each jurisdiction in
which enforcement is sought. Accordingly, if any particular provision of this
Note shall be adjudicated to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall
be deemed amended to delete therefrom the portion thus adjudicated to be invalid
or unenforceable, such deletion to apply only with respect to the operation of
such provision in the particular jurisdiction in which such adjudication is
made.

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         17. GOVERNING LAW. THIS NOTE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (WITHOUT GIVING EFFECT TO ANY
CHOICE OR CONFLICT OF LAWS PROVISIONS).

         18. EFFECTIVENESS OF NOTE. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY TERM OR PROVISION TO THE
CONTRARY, THIS NOTE WILL NOT BE DEEMED ISSUED OR EFFECTIVE, NOR WILL INTEREST BE
DEEMED TO ACCRUE UNTIL THIS NOTE HAS BEEN RELEASED FROM ESCROW TO THE INITIAL
HOLDER IN CONNECTION WITH THE INITIAL HOLDER'S ACCEPTANCE, IN WHOLE OR IN PART,
OF THE PAYOR'S SUBSCRIPTION FOR SHARES PURSUANT TO THE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT.

         19. Waivers by Payor. The Payor hereby irrevocably waives demand,
presentment for payment, notice of dishonor, protest, notice of protest and,
except as otherwise provided in Section 3(a), notice of non-payment of this
Note.

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In Witness Whereof, the Payor has executed this Note, and the Payor has caused
this Note to be issued, as of the date first set forth above, by executing the
Signature Page to the related Subscription Agreement and investment
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.24

NASDAQ

Michael S. Emen
Senior Vice President
Listing Qualifications
(301) 978-8020

By Facsimile and Overnight Mail

March 11, 2002

Mr. Charles T. Jensen
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
    Treasurer and Director
NeoMedia Technologies, Inc.
2201 Second Street, Suite 600
Fort Myers, FL 33901

                Re:      NeoMedia Technologies, Inc. (the "Company" or NeoMedia)
                         Nasdaq Symbol: NEOM

Dear Mr. Jensen:

On November 20, 2001, Staff notified the Company that it did not comply with
either the minimum $2,000,000 net tangible assets or the minimum $2,500,000
stockholders' equity requirement for continued listing set forth in Marketplace
Rule 4310(c)(2)(B).(1) According to the Form 10-Q for the period ended September
30, 2001, Staff determined that the Company's net tangible assets and
stockholders' equity were each $1,331,000.(2) The Company reported net losses
from continuing operations of ($5,409,000), ($10,472,000), and ($11,495,000), in
its annual filings for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999, and 1998,
respectively. Staff determined that the Company's market capitalization for its
common stock was $2,212,688,(3) as of November 16, 2001 and $3,319,033(4) on
March 8, 2002.

(1) Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(2)(B) states that "For continued inclusion, the
issuer Shall maintain: (i) stockholders' equity of $2.5 million; (ii) market
capitalization of $35 million; or (iii) net income of $500,000 in the most
recently completed fiscal year or two of the last three most recently completed
fiscal years." In June 2001, the SEC approved certain changes to Nasdaq's
continued listing standards. Among other things, the new rules change the
minimum $2,000,000 net tangible assets requirement for continued listing on The
Nasdaq SmallCap Market to a minimum $2,500,000 in stockholders' equity
requirement. To implement this change, companies listed as of May 1, 2001, will
have until November 1, 2002, to achieve compliance with the minimum equity
standard. In the meantime, companies which do not meet the new equity listing
standard may continue to qualify for continued inclusion under the minimum net
tangible assets standard
(2) Net tangible assets consists of total assets (including the value of
patents, copyrights and trademarks), less goodwill, mezzanine items, and total
liabilities. In this case, Staff calculated the Company's net tangible assets as
follows: $9,245,000 total assets, less $7,914,000 total liabilities, equals
$1,331,000 net tangible assets.
(3) The calculation is based on 15,804,917 shares outstanding as of October 31,
2001, multiplied by the closing bid price of $0.14.
(4) The calculation is based on 15,804,917 shares outstanding as Of October 31,
2001, multiplied by the closing bid price of $0.21

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Mr. Charles T. Jensen
March 11, 2002
Page 2

Based on Staff's review, the materials submitted and subsequent conversations
with the Company, we have determined to deny the Company's request for continued
listing on The Nasdaq SmallCap Market.

The Company stated that its financial advisor SBI-E2 Capital (USA) Inc.(5) had
identified "accredited investors" to "purchase" in two tranches, an aggregate of
29 million shares of the Company's common stock for gross proceeds of $4.93
million. The offering, which is not a firm commitment, is structured such that
an investor receives shares of NeoMedia's common stock in exchange for a
promissory note (6) to the Company. To date, 19 million of the shares have been
subscribed for, and, at a Special Meeting on December 11, 2001,(7) the Company's
shareholders approved the issuance and sale of up to 29 million shares
representing 63% of the Company's outstanding common stock, in exchange for
these "limited recourse" promissory notes.(8) In addition, the Company has
proposed to settle its past due vendor obligations totaling $486,000 for a
combination of cash and common stock.(9)

However, Staff does not believe that the Company's plan will allow it to sustain
compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing requirements. According to the
unaudited financial statements included in its submission, the Company will
report stockholders' equity of ($10,000) for the fiscal year ended December 31,
2001, and a loss of $1.3 million for the quarter then ended. Given its record of
losses, even if the Company successfully settles all its past due vendor
obligations in exchange for stock, and places all 29 million shares(10), raising
gross proceeds of $4.93 million, Staff believes that the Company will report
stockholders' equity of only $2.4 million at June 30, 2002.(11) If the Company's
losses continue at the current rate, ($496,000 per month), the offering will be
insufficient to allow it to maintain compliance beyond June 30, 2002. Further,
to date the Company has only placed 19 million shares for gross proceeds of
$3.23 million and Staff has no assurance that the second tranche of 10 million
shares will be issued at the same terms, if at all. Moreover, once the shares in
this private placement become registered,(12) the note holders may sell their
shares in the open market to satisfy their obligations

(5) SBI E2-Capital (USA), Inc. is a member of the SoftBank Investment Group.
(6) The notes are priced at $0.17 per share, accrue interest at 6% per year and
mature three months from the date of issuance. On March 5, 2002, the closing bid
price of the Company's common stock was $0.24. Each promissory note will provide
for a mandatory prepayment toward the outstanding principal amount of the note
upon any sale of shares purchased with such promissory note.
(7) See Amended Proxy Statement - Notice of Adjournment filed on November 27,
2001.
(8) According to the Company's amended Proxy Statement filed on November 27,
2001, the Company's sole remedy in a default would be to cancel the shares.
(9) As of February 12, 2002, the Company confirmed that five of eleven letters
of agreement had been signed by the vendors.
(10) To date, only 19,000,000 of these shares have been subscribed for.
(11) Stockholders' equity at June 30, 2002, calculated as, projected ($10,000)
in stockholders' equity at December 31, 2001, plus $4.93 million gross proceeds,
plus $486,000 (assuming vendor debt is exchanged for equity), minus $3.0 million
($1.5 million burn rate per quarter multiplied by 2), equals $2,406,000 in
stockholders' equity.
(12) On November 16, 2001, the Company filed an Amended Registration Statement
on Form S-1 to register these shares. Staff understands that this Registration
Statement has not been, declared effective.

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Mr. Charles T. Jensen
March 11, 2002
Page 3

to the Company. Staff is concerned that such sales and the related "overhang"
could apply downward pressure on the Company's current stock price, thus
affecting its ability to achieve compliance with the minimum bid price
requirement and possibly limiting its ability to raise additional funds in the
future.

The Company also stated that on August 31, 2001, it signed a letter of intent
with The Finx Group, Inc.(13) ("Finx") for the sale of its Qode Business Unit
("Qode") for 500,000 Finx shares. However, the Company has verbally confirmed
that the proposed sale transaction is currently "on hold". Moreover, Staff
understands that Qode's assets are already pledged under a $500,000 secured
note, which was due and payable to AirClic, Inc. by January 11, 2002. In light
of this, Staff has no assurance that the Company can execute a definitive
agreement or sell its Qode Business Unit as anticipated.

In view of the foregoing, Staff has determined that the Company did not provide
a definitive plan evidencing its ability to achieve near term compliance with
the continued listing requirements or sustain such compliance over an extended
period of time. Accordingly, the Company's securities will be delisted from The
Nasdaq SmallCap Market at the opening of business on March 19,2002.

In addition, our records indicate that the Company has not yet paid its listing
of additional shares fees of $5,253.80 and annual fees of $8,000.00, which were
due as of October 31, 2001 and January 24, 2002,(15) respectively, in accordance
with Marketplace Rule 4500 Series. Therefore, the Company does not comply with
Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(13) (16) and it must either pay the fees within the
next seven calendar days or disclose this as an additional basis for delisting
in its press release as described below. If the Company determines to pay the
fees prior to the issuance of its press release, it must provide documentation
to the Hearings Group evidencing payment.

(13) Currently trading on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board under ticker
symbol FXGP. As of March 6, 2002, the closing bid price was $0.14.
(14) According to the Company's Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30,
2001, on July 3, 2001, NeoMedia signed a non-binding letter of intent with
AirClic, Inc. to cross-license both companies' intellectual property.
Subsequently, on September 6, and October 30, 2001, AirClic filed two suits
against the Company for breach of contract and to expedite repayment of its
$500,000 note and allegations that the Company's patents are invalid and
unenforceable. On February 1, 2002, the Company confirmed that the note has not
been repaid.
(15) The fees are due immediately upon receipt of the invoice and are now over
30 days past due. To satisfy the Company's outstanding fee balance, please
reference your customer number, ISR1002677, and invoice numbers 01NLAS006039 and
02NA002216 and submit payment (separate from any Hearings fee) by wire transfer
as follows:

                           Bank: Riggs National Bank, Washington, D.C.
                           ABA Number: 054000030
                           Beneficiary: Nasdaq
                           Account Number: 08362559

(16) Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(13) states that "[t]he issuer shall pay the Nasdaq
Issuer Quotation fee described in the Rule 4500 Series."

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Mr. Charles T. Jensen
March 11, 2002
Page 4

Finally, Staff has concerns about the significant pending litigation against the
Company. According to its Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2001, in
April 2001, the former President filed suit against the Company and several of
its directors, alleging fraud and breach of contract. In addition, in May 2001,
three of Qode.com, Inc's creditors have filed an involuntary bankruptcy
petition, followed by other lawsuits filed against the Company in September and
October 2001 (See Footnote 14). Given the Company's current financial condition,
the uncertainty regarding the outcome of these lawsuits could further limit the
Company's ability to regain compliance.

Should the Company choose to appeal this determination, Marketplace Rule 4815(b)
requires that the Company, as promptly as possible but no later than seven
calendar days from the receipt of this letter, make a public announcement
through the news media which discloses receipt of this letter and the Nasdaq
rules upon which it is based.(17) The Company must provide a copy of this
announcement to Nasdaq's StockWatch Department and Listing Qualifications
Hearings Department (the "Hearings Department") at least 10 minutes prior to its
public dissemination.(18) For your convenience, we have enclosed a list of news
services. In the event the Company does not make the required public
announcement, Nasdaq will halt trading in its securities, even if the Company
appeals Staff's determination to a Listing Qualifications Panel (the "Panel") as
described below.

Please be advised that Marketplace Rule 4815(b) does not relieve the Company of
its obligation to assess the materiality of Staff s determination as it relates
to the federal securities laws. This rule also does not provide a safe harbor
under the federal securities laws. Accordingly, the Company should consult with
securities counsel regarding, its disclosure and other obligations mandated by
law.(19)

The Company may appeal Staffs determination to the Panel, pursuant to the
procedures set forth in the Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4800 Series. A hearing
request will stay the delisting of the

(17) The Company must ensure that the full text of the required announcement is
disseminated publicly. The Company has not satisfied this requirement if the
announcement is published as a headline only or if the news service determines
not to publish the full text of the story.
(18) This notice should be provided to the attention of Nasdaq's StockWatch
Department (telephone: 240/386-6046; facsimile: 240/386-6047), 9509 Key West
Avenue, Rockville, Maryland, 20850, and to Nasdaq's Hearings Department
(telephone: 301/978-8079; facsimile: 301/978-8080), 9600 Blackwell Road, Third
Floor, Rockville, Maryland 20850.
(19) Nasdaq cannot render advice to the Company with respect to the format or
content of the public announcement. The following is provided only as a guide
that should be modified following consultation with securities counsel: the
Company received a Nasdaq Staff Determination on (DATE OF RECEIPT OF STAFF
DETERMINATION) indicating that the Company fails to comply with the (NET
TANGIBLE ASSETS, MINIMUM BID PRICE, MARKET VALUE OF PUBLIC FLOAT, FILING, etc.)
requirement(s) for continued listing set forth in Marketplace Rule(s), and that
its securities are, therefore, subject to delisting from (The Nasdaq
National/SmallCap Market). The Company has requested a hearing before a Nasdaq
Listing Qualifications Panel to review the Staff Determination. There can be no
assurance the Panel will grant the Company's request for continued listing.

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Mr. Charles T. Jensen
March 11, 2002
Page 5

Company's securities pending the Panel's decision. Hearing requests should not
contain arguments in support of the Company's position. The Company may request
either an oral hearing or a hearing based solely on written submissions. The fee
for an oral hearing is $5,000; the fee for a hearing based on written
submissions is $4,000. Please note that the hearing fee is non-refundable and
that the check must be made payable to "The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.". The
request for a hearing and a copy of the check must be received by the Hearings
Department no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time March 18, 2002. The request must
be in writing and faxed, with a copy of the check, to (301) 978-8080, with the
original request sent to:

                              David A. Donohoe, Jr.
                                  Chief Counsel
                          The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
                        9600 Blackwell Road, Third Floor
                              Rockville, MD 20850.

The Company must send the enclosed Hearing Fee Payment Form with its payment to:

If by Regular Mail(20)                         If by Courier/Overnight
---------------------                          -----------------------
The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.                  The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc
P.O. Box 7777-W9740                    or      W9740
Philadelphia, PA 19175-9740                    C/O Mellon Bank, Rm 3490
                                               701 Market Street
                                               Philadelphia, PA 19106

Please note that the delisting will be stayed only if the Hearings Department
(the Rockville, MD location) receives the Company's hearing request on or before
4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on March 18,2002.

If you would like additional information regarding the hearing process, please
call the Hearings Department at (301) 978-8203.

Marketplace Rule 4890 prohibits communications relevant. to the merits of a
proceeding under the Marketplace Rule 4800 Series between the Company and the
Hearings Department unless Staff is provided notice and an opportunity to
participate. In that regard, Staff waived its right to participate in any oral
communications between the Company and the Hearings Department. Should Staff
determine to revoke such waiver, the Company will be immediately notified, and
the requirements of Marketplace Rule 4890 will be strictly enforced.

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(20) The P.O. Box address will not accept courier or overnight deliveries.

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Mr. Charles T. Jensen
March 11, 2002
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If you have any questions, please contact Douglas McKerney, Associate
Director, at (301) 978-8011 or Moira Keith, Senior Analyst, at (301)
978-8052.

Very truly yours,
/s/ Michael S. Emen

Enclosure

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Hearing Fee Payment Form

Please complete this form legibly and submit it with your payment to the
appropriate address below:

Issuer Name:    _______________________________________________________________

Issuer Symbol:  _______________________________________________________________

Issuer Address: _______________________________________________________________

Remitter Name:  _______________________________________________________________
(if not the same as the Issuer)

Check enclosed in the amount of $ _____________        Check No.   ____________

Please attach your payment to this form and send to:

Regular Mail
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The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
P.O. Box 7777-W9740
Philadelphia, PA 19175-9740

Courier/Overnigbt
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The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
W9740
C/O Mellon Bank, Rm 3490
701 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Please note that the P.O. Box address will not accept courier or overnight
deliveries.

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