From:	 "Dexter B. Dombro" <dbdombro@bearops.com>
To:	 "Dexter B. Dombro" <dbdombro@bearops.com>
Subject: Alta Terra News Release for Thursday, October 11, 2001
Date:	 Thu, 11 Oct 2001 09:33:38 -0600

Alta Terra Receives Linuxcare Labs Certification

October 11, 2001 - Edmonton, Alberta - Alta Terra Ventures Corp. (ATT on
CDNX) today received confirmation that its BearOps Linux Desktop OS has been
certified on systems by three major hardware manufacturers by the independent
testing arm of Linuxcare of San Francisco, CA.. 

Linuxcare is an acknowledged leader in providing comprehensive professional
services and solutions for Linux and open-source technologies. Their
Linuxcare Labs provide independent software and hardware certification to
developers and manufacturers by testing Linux products for enterprise Linux
deployments. BearOps Linux has received certification on the Dell Precision
410 workstation, the Hewlett Packard Kayak  XU800 workstation,  and the IBM
ThinkPad T20 laptop. 

"Linuxcare Labs does much more than simply confirm that a product will run on
a variety of hardware systems," said Donald G. Warman, CEO of Alta Terra.
"Linuxcare operates as a true partner in the Linux market, and their
certification has direct application to our OEM marketing strategy, the
promotion of our other Linux products, and the deployment of our Linux
consulting services."

Highlights of this Release: 
1.Alta Terra receives Linuxcare certification;
2.BearOps Linux meets stringent criteria for certification on systems by
three major manufacturers;

In today's fast paced environment, companies depend on being able to launch a
product or solution faster than the competition. Many original equipment
manufacturers (OEM's) lack the Linux or open-source knowledge and expertise
necessary to bring their products to market in a timely manner. Many others
do not have the time or the staff to thoroughly test a Linux solution and
guarantee compatibility with hardware or with other Linux products. Linuxcare
Labs is the first independent testing authority to provide  vendor-neutral,
comprehensive services that certify or validate hardware, software and
solutions that use or incorporate the Linux operating system, all backed by a
proven methodology. 
BearOps Linux was tested for extended functionality, interoperability and
performance characterization. Linuxcare Labs tests the proper installation,
configuration, compatibility and operation of software that is developed for
or ported to Linux. 

Linuxcare is presently engaged in testing BearOps Linux on other systems in
addition to those already mentioned. The systems for which certification has
been received are significant in the enterprise arena because of the hardware
used, the overall market share of their manufacturers, and the wide spread
acceptance of those products. Linuxcare Labs applies a real-world, working
knowledge of Linux, by approaching testing and certification from a customer
perspective. In addition, Linuxcare's position as a services and solutions
firm allows it to provide its testing services independent of any single
Linux distribution.

"This is the first step in building an ongoing relationship with Linuxcare"
said Dexter B. Dombro, President of Alta Terra. "We look forward to being
able to test new products with Linuxcare and to keep the public and our
shareholders up to date on these developments with news on our web site." 

About Linuxcare, Inc.
Linuxcare, Inc. is a leader in providing comprehensive professional services
and solutions for Linux and open-source technologies. Linuxcare helps
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), independent software vendors (ISVs),
and Global 2000 enterprise companies maximize their success in putting Linux
and open-source solutions to work. The company with funding from Kleiner
Perkins and corporate partners such as Dell, ITOCHU, Motorola, Oracle and
Sun, supports all major distributions of Linux and all key hardware
platforms. Founded in 1998, Linuxcare is headquartered in San Francisco,
California.

About Alta Terra Ventures Corp. 
Alta Terra Ventures Corp. develops and distributes BearOps Linux, an
easy-to-install and easy-to-use Linux desktop operating system designed to
ease Windows users through the transition from Microsoft products to the
stable, comprehensive, and cost-effective Linux platform. In addition to its
BearOps Linux Desktop OS, the Company has announced its Handheld Linx for
Linux product, is developing a BearOps Linux Server Package for release this
Fall, is developing several Linux-based application packages, and has
developed an Embedded Linux OS. Alta Terra's mission is to be a full service
Linux solutions company.

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The Canadian Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the accuracy of this release.

For more information, please contact:

Dexter B. Dombro, President
Ph.: 780-408-2515
E-mail: dbdombro@bearops.com 
Donald G. Warman, CEO
Ph.: 780-408-2515
E-mail: dgwarman@bearops.com
Web Site: www.bearops.com