From: "Ronny Ko" <editor@32bitsonline.com> To: "ronny@interchange.ubc.ca" <ronny@interchange.ubc.ca> Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 23:28:03 -0700 Subject: LINUX: 32BitsOnline Merges with Bleeding Edge FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 32BitsOnline.com Merges with Bleeding Magazine Bleeding Edge will complement 32BitsOnline Magazine's content by providing a source and forum for open source development and information exchange. VANCOUVER, BC - June 17, 1999 - Medullas Publishing Company, parent company of 32BitsOnline Magazine (http://www.32bitsonline.com/) and Linux Applications (http://www.linuxapps.com/) today announced that it has acquired Bleeding Edge Magazine (http://www.gcs.bc.ca/bem/). Under the term of the agreement, Bleeding Edge will join 32BitsOnline Magazine as its news information source for software development. "32BitsOnline Magazine is extremely excited to join forces with Bleeding Edge Magazine," said Ronny Ko, Editor and Publisher, 32BitsOnline Magazine. "Bleeding Edge Magazine contributes to the founding vision that there are alternative to Windows" he added. Like 32BitsOnline, Bleeding Edge will continue to centrally focus on developing open source application for Linux. In addition to application development, Bleeding Edge will also focus in delivering articles on gaming development. "Our vision is to create a magazine for developers - a forum where open source developers can exchange ideas and experiences," said Derek Barber, site maintainer at Bleeding Edge. "By combining forces with 32BitsOnline and Linux Applications, we have the resources needed to take this publication to the next level," Barber added. This strategic move will allow Medullas Publishing to position 32BitsOnline, Bleeding Edge Magazine, Linux Applications and the upcoming LinuxTalks.com as another avenue for users and developers alike for the latest news information, articles and downloads. About Bleeding Edge Magazine: Bleeding Edge Magazine is a developer magazine created by Jeff Alami to foster the growth and development of open source application for Linux. About 32 Bits Online Magazine: Founded in 1996, 32 Bits Online is the web's leading content creator for Linux. 32 Bits Online also produces content for the Windows, OS/2 and BeOS operating systems, targeted toward general and technical audiences. About Medullas Publishing Company: Medullas Publishing is the parent company for 32BitsOnline Magazine (http://www.32bitsonline.com/) and Linux Applications (http://www.linuxapps.com/). Contact Information: Ronny Ko Editor/Publisher (604) 298-8683 email: editor@32bitsonline.com <mailto:editor@32bitsonline.com>