5 December 23, 1997 Mr. John P. Hupp, President 7300 Metro Boulevard, Suite 550 Edina, MN 55439 Dear Mr. Hupp: This is to confirm that the client-auditor relationship between Developed Technology Resource, Inc. (Commission File Number 0-21394) and Lurie, Besikof, Lapidus & Co., LLP has ceased. Sincerely, /s/ Lurie, Besikof, Lapidus & Co., LLP Lurie, Besikof, Lapidus & Co., LLP cc: Office of the Chief Accountant SECPS Letter File Securities and Exchange Commission Mail Stop 9-5 450 Fifth Street NW Washington, DC 20549