EBIZ Enterprises Acquires JustLinux.com; Leading Linux community website provides synergy with TheLinuxStore.com, a leading e-commerce Linux Web site.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 2, 1999-- EBIZ EBIZ Electronic Business Enterprises, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :EBIZE), announced today the acquisition of one of the leading Linux community Web sites, JustLinux.com. EBIZ is a developer of Linux-based computer systems and also owns and operates TheLinuxStore.com, a leading e-commerce Web site, providing the most comprehensive selection of Linux-related technical products and related merchandise. The acquisition will enable JustLinux.com to expand its services and resources for the Linux community. "As our organization continues to develop our Linux initiatives, we believe that the services and content JustLinux.com offers, provides significant value to the Linux community and to our organization," stated chief executive officer, Jeffrey Rassas. "We now provide our own Element-L(TM) branded family of Linux computer systems and servers, distribute the most comprehensive offering of Linux compatible technical products and offer a Linux community-focused site that provides a wealth of services and content to meet the needs of this expanding industry." "Adding JustLinux.com provides tremendous synergy with TheLinuxStore.com. The two sites will operate autonomously, with some integration between them," explained Stephen Herman, president of TheLinuxStore. "For example, TheLinuxStore.com currently includes a community section featuring JustLinux content as a service to our customers. Our goal is to provide a complete solution to the Linux market. If you want information, resources, free services (O.Eng. Law) such feudal services as were not unbecoming the character of a soldier or a freemen to perform; as, to serve under his lord in war, to pay a sum of money, etc. See also: Free or Linux products, our organization can bring it to you." "We are excited to be part of the EBIZ Linux solution," said Kyle Sheumaker of JustLinux.com. "They provide the focus, resources and the dedication to the Linux community that will enable us to immediately expand the scope of services and offerings on JustLinux.com, while maintaining our autonomy." About EBIZ and TheLinuxStore.com EBIZ designs and develops Linux-based computer systems and servers and Internet VSPs (Vertical Service Portals). TheLinuxStore.com provides total Linux solutions as a full-service specialty distributor offering "Everything Linux Everything Linux, also known as elx.com.au, is an Australian Linux and general IT e-commerce retailer. It was first opened in 1999 by Anthony Rumble, and is currently located in the Sydney suburb of Silverwater. " including desktop PCs, workstations, notebooks, Alpha systems, servers, hardware components, peripherals, software and apparel. In addition, the web site features community resources, free services, a Linux directory and links to thousands of Linux-related sites. TheLinuxStore.com is the value leader in the Linux market, furthering the vision of Linux being a low-cost, high performance alternative. EBIZ Enterprises, Inc., is publicly traded OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). BB as EBIZE. About JustLinux.com JustLinux.com is a leading Linux-based community Web site featuring one of the largest collection of links to thousands of Linux sites, discussion groups, a Linux registry for people, projects and jobs, Linux headline news and free services such as e-mail forwarding Relaying e-mail to a different mail server. There are Web sites that offer an e-mail address and forwarding service for a fee or at no cost because they are advertiser supported. These sites let you choose a permanent e-mail address, and all mail sent to that address is forwarded to your , home-page re-direct and dynamic DNS See DDNS. . This press release may contain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. created by these sections. Actual results could differ materially from those described herein as a result of certain factors and circumstances. (c) 1999, EBIZ Enterprises Inc. TheLinuxStore is a trademark of EBIZ Enterprises Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Linus Benedict Torvalds (born December 28 1969 in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish software engineer best known for initiating the development of the Linux kernel. . All other product and company names are trademarks of their respective companies. |
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