Exhibit 11.1

                   GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, INC.

                     COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
                 (In thousands, except per share amounts)




                                                                   Years Ended
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                                                            1997       1996       1995  
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Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (5,104)  $(17,838)  $ (7,177)
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Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding . . .    6,733      6,690      6,604

Weighted average effect of common share equivalents . . .        -          -          -
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Weighted average shares outstanding . . . . . . . . . . .    6,733      6,690      6,604
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Net income (loss) per common share and common share
  equivalent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $(0.76)    $(2.67)    $(1.09)
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