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DELL INC.
** IMPORTANT NOTICE **
Regarding the Availability of Proxy Material
 
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above company, and the material you should review before you cast your vote is now available.
This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy material that is available to you on the Internet. We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy material before voting.
(DELL LOGO)
www.dell.com
ONE DELL WAY
ROUND ROCK, TX 78682
Stockholder Meeting to be held on 07/18/08
 
Proxy Material Available
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2008 Notice and Proxy Statement
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Annual Report on Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended February 1, 2008
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Chairman’s Letter to Stockholders
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Admission Ticket

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Meeting Information
 
     
Meeting Type:
  Annual
Meeting Date:
  07/18/08 
Meeting Time:
  8:00 A.M. CDT
For holders as of:
  05/23/08 
 
Meeting Location:
 
Austin Convention Center
Ballrooms B and C
500 E. Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX 78701
 
Meeting Directions:
 
For Meeting Directions Please Call:
512-728-7800

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This meeting is for Dell stockholders. To attend the meeting in person, you will need an admission ticket or an account statement showing your ownership of Dell stock as of May 23, 2008, and proper photo identification. An admission ticket can be printed from www.proxyvote.com or will be included in the proxy materials if you request a paper copy of the proxy materials.

 

Voting items
Proposal 1 — Election of Directors
The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote
FOR All Nominees
                 
Nominees:            
 
                
(01)
  Donald J. Carty     07 )   Thomas W. Luce, III
(02)
  Michael S. Dell     08 )   Klaus S. Luft
(03)
  William H. Gray, III     09 )   Alex J. Mandl
(04)
  Sallie L. Krawcheck     10 )   Michael A. Miles
(05)
  Alan (A.G.) Lafley     11 )   Samuel A. Nunn, Jr.
(06)
  Judy C. Lewent            
Proposal 2 — Ratification of Independent Auditor
The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote FOR the Ratification of Independent Auditor
Proposal 3- Approval of Executive Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote FOR the Approval of the Executive Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
Stockholder Proposal 1-
Reimbursement of Proxy Expenses
The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote AGAINST the Stockholder Proposal Relating to Reimbursement of Proxy Expenses
Stockholder Proposal 2-
Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation
The Board of Directors Recommends a Vote AGAINST the Stockholder Proposal Relating to an Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation