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Juno and CyberMax Form Alliance To Offer PC/Internet Service Bundle: Juno To Provide Internet Services for CyberMax's Woodogie! PC Business Wire - July 27, 1999 08:39 NEW YORK/SOMERSET, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 27, 1999--Juno Online Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: JWEB) and CyberMax(r) Computer Inc. today announced that they have entered into an agreement to offer Juno(r) Internet services with CyberMax's WooDogie! PC/Internet bundle, making it easier than ever for consumers to get onto the Internet. The alliance, which marks Juno's entry into the rapidly emerging "Computer Service Provider" space, will allow consumers to buy a top-of-the-line PC together with a full year of World Wide Web access for just $599, a price that is significantly lower than similar deals offered by other major PC manufacturers. The WooDogie! from CyberMax is a fast and powerful Cyrix(r) MII 350-based computer. Standard features of the WooDogie! Include: - 32 MB of memory - 4.3 GB hard drive - 40X Max variable speed CD-ROM - Woo-Key programmable keyboard - 15-inch color monitor - stereo speakers - K56Flex V.90 modem. The computer comes with a 1-year guarantee on parts and labor as well as 90 days of free technical support. A WooDogie! Deluxe is also available with several performance upgrades as well as a 17-inch color monitor. Since the WooDogie! comes bundled with Juno Web(sm), Juno's full Internet access service, anyone who purchases it will have access to reliable, easy-to-use Internet service in virtually all geographical locations throughout the United States. With its new software (version 3.0) and a newly redesigned portal site (http://www.juno.com), Juno provides an unusually simple way to start using the Internet, offering both newcomers and more experienced Web users a satisfying online experience. "In partnering with CyberMax, our goal is to make sure that the benefits of the Internet are available to all consumers," said Charles Ardai, Juno's president and CEO. "We are pleased to be working with CyberMax to provide high-value service options to both our current and future members." "In developing WooDogie! we knew that partnering with a leading Internet service was essential. With Juno we have one of the largest and best in the business, ensuring that WooDogie! customers will have an outstanding, simple-to-use Internet service," said CyberMax vice president Bill Bisignano. Consumers can find out more about CyberMax's WooDogie! by visiting the Web site at woodogie.com or by calling (877) WOODOGIE (966-3644). More information about Juno Web is available on the Juno Web site (http://www.juno.com). About CyberMax Computer, Inc. Founded in 1989 CyberMax Computer, Inc. specializes in delivering custom built, factory-direct PCs, with service and reliability consistently rated among the best in the industry. In 1998 CyberMax was recognized with a Direct Channel Industry Achievement Award for Systems at Comdex, the computing industry's largest trade gathering in Las Vegas. CyberMax PCs have won numerous industry accolades throughout their ten-year history and that trend continues with dozens of awards in the last few months alone. Additional information on CyberMax may be found at www.cybermaxpc.com. About Juno Online Services, Inc. Juno Online Services, Inc. is a provider of Internet-related services to millions of computer users throughout the United States. The company offers several levels of service, ranging from basic dial-up Internet e-mail-which is provided to the end user for free-to full, competitively priced access to the World Wide Web. Since the launch of Juno's basic e-mail service in April 1996, more than 7 million total Juno accounts have been created. Juno's revenues are derived primarily from the subscription fees charged for certain billable services, from the sale of advertising, and from the direct sale of products to Juno subscribers. This press release may be deemed to contain forward-looking information. Any forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements, including without limitation any statements as to future events or future financial results of Juno, may be significantly and materially impacted by risks and uncertainties. In evaluating such statements, readers should specifically consider various factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those indicated, including without limitation factors described in Juno's reports and documents filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. CONTACTS: Edelman Worldwide Anna Svaldi, 212/704-8288 pr@support.juno.com or CyberMax Computer Inc. John Schneider, 800/813-2081 johns@cybermaxpc.com or Juno Online Services, Inc. Becky Yeamans, 212/597-9005 yeamans@staff.juno.com