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LINX PARTNERS WITH DATAVISION COMPUTER VIDEO, INC.

New York's Second Largest Independent Consumer Electronics Retailer To Resell LinxConnect and LinxFind Services

Newton, MA - November 2, 1999 - Linx Communications, Inc., a leading Communications Service Provider (CSP), today announced that it has partnered with DataVision Computer Video, Inc. of New York City, the second largest retailer of consumer electronics in New York. DataVision will resell Linx' LinxConnect™ and LinxFind™ unified communications services in its flagship SuperStore retail location on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

DataVision will add LinxConnect and LinxFind services to their suite of telecommunications offerings which include mobile phones, pagers and other home office products. DataVision SuperStore also sells computer and video equipment from iMacs to cameras, modems and scanners.

"We are extremely enthusiastic about our partnership with Datavision," said Joe Gately, president and CEO of Linx Communications. "DataVision takes consumer electronics retailing to new levels and this relationship will extend Linx' reach in the NY Metro area. With Linx' services added to their extensive portfolio of mobile products, DataVision will now offer their customers a total solution that combines innovative mobile devices with intelligent, web-enabled unified communications services."

"Our customers are demanding a more efficient and smarter way to manage their daily communications," said Ahron Schacter, vice president and general manager of DataVision Computer Video, Inc. "Linx' services are just what our customers have been looking for to be more productive and reachable. LinxConnect and LinxFind are a perfect complement to our wireless portfolio and enable us to add further value to our customers' telecommunications solutions."

Linx Services
Linx markets a suite of easy-to-use, web-enabled communications services that give on-the-go professionals complete control over their phone calls, faxes, and messages at any time, from any location. Linx services save time and money while eliminating the frustration of "telephone tag."

LinxConnect, Linx' flagship service, is a powerful, web-enabled one-number service that streamlines multiple communications tools (voice, wireless, messaging, fax) into a single local or toll-free number. By combining disparate devices into a single number, LinxConnect makes users more reachable and accessible while allowing them to better prioritize important calls and messages. LinxConnect features LinxWeb an innovative personal communications web portal that allows users to listen to voice messages, view faxes, manage communications, and initiate real-time call connection via the web.

LinxFind is a robust call forwarding service that offers added intelligence from the Linx network to increase connectivity, control and flexibility. LinxFind allows users to leave the office knowing that important calls will reach them regardless of location. When someone calls a LinxFind user, LinxFind instantly sends the call to the user's mobile phone or any user-specified number. With call-announce features, users have the power and flexibility to prioritize their incoming calls.

About DataVision Computer Video, Inc.
DataVision is New York's second largest independent computer/video retailer. DataVision SuperStore is one of the most advanced computer retail environments in the country and is often used as a showcase for major manufacturer product releases like the recent launch of the Apple iMac and Intel's Pentium III processor. DataVision's excellent relationships with major manufacturers enable it to offer a broader selection of products than even the largest online retailer. DataVision is also an Authorized Service Center for all major manufacturers including Apple, IBM, Toshiba, Compaq, Canon & many more. DataVision can also provide Custom Configuration of computer systems and Custom Networking Solutions. DataVision's flagship SuperStore is located in Midtown Manhattan, at 445 Fifth Avenue at 39th Street adjacent to the New York Public Library. More information is available at www.datavis.com.

About Linx Communications
Headquartered in Newton, Mass., Linx Communications is a leader in a new class of communications companies: Communications Service Providers (CSP), providing unified communications services to businesses and individuals with local points of presence (POPs). Linx offers web-enabled one-number and enhanced services that simplify connectivity and real-time control over voice, messaging and fax communications. Linx services allow individuals to better manage and prioritize their inbound and outbound calls using local or toll free phone numbers or the Internet. The company's corporate customers include leading Fortune 1000 organizations such as 3Com, America Online, Apple Computer, Compaq, Price Waterhouse Coopers, EMC, and Ernst & Young. More information is available at www.linxcom.com.

LinxConnect and LinxWeb are trademarks of Linx Communications. DataVision is a registered trademark of DataVision Computer Video, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies.