From: johnc@ablecommerce.com (John Chang) To: <lwn@lwn.net> Subject: AbleCommerce announces AuctionBuilder Linux Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:33:07 -0700 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: John Chang AbleCommerce, a Division of AbleSolutions Corporation (360) 253-4142 AbleCommerce launches AuctionBuilder for Linux and Solaris. (Vancouver, WA - August, 2000) AbleCommerce, a Division of AbleSolutions Corporation, announced the release of Linux and Solaris compatible editions of AuctionBuilder 1.0. This browser-based application enables companies and developers to quickly create, customize, and administer auctions and exchanges catering to the Business-to-Business (B2B), Business-to-Consumer (B2C), and Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) dynamic commerce markets. With a wide array of auctions styles, including two unique Reverse auctions favored by exchanges, AuctionBuilder is well suited to meet the advancing needs of dynamic commerce. By leveraging the product source code, developers can further customize AuctionBuilder for highly targeted applications. "With companies such as IBM and Dell embracing Linux, it was natural for AbleCommerce to develop AuctionBuilder on this platform," stated Keven R. Newling, Vice President of AbleCommerce. "This will enable the rising number of companies operating on Linux to apply state of the art e-commerce technology. Additionally, by offering a Solaris solution in addition to the already released Microsoft NT edition, AuctionBuilder can be integrated onto the vast majority of server platforms." MusicHotBid, the largest online auction catering to music enthusiasts, recently replaced their existing auction solution with AuctionBuilder. Citing the exceptional flexibility, ease of operation, and quality developer documentation, MusicHotBid's lead programmer Larry Juncker stated, "We were able to import over 50,000 existing auction items into AuctionBuilder and make cosmetic changes to our site in less than two weeks. In addition, AuctionBuilder easily handled over 1.8 million hits by over 100,000 unique users in the first month." Pricing and Availability The Linux and Solaris release of AuctionBuilder 1.0 is priced at $5,995.00, or it can be purchased bundled with ColdFusion Application Server for $6,995.00. Competing with auction products ranging from $10,000.00 to $100,000.00, AbleCommerce expects this aggressive entry level pricing will encourage more companies to adopt auction sites and exchanges in the coming year. The Linux and Solaris editions of the product began shipping in August of 2000. About AbleCommerce AbleCommerce, a division of Able Solutions Corporation, is located in Vancouver, Washington and was founded in February of 1995. AbleCommerce is the premier electronic commerce solution provider. Internationally, AbleCommerce has established sales and marketing operations in The Benelux, Chile, France, Greece, Hungary, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. With an international network of partners, AbleCommerce aims to provide comprehensive solutions for all nationalities of the Internet. For more information on Able Solutions, call (360) 253-4142, send e-mail to info@AbleSolutions.com <mailto:info@ablesolutions.com>, or visit their web site at www.ablesolutions.com <http://www.ablesolutions.com>. ### John Chang Director of Marketing AbleCommerce johnc@ablecommerce.com www.ablecommerce.com 360.253.4142 x118