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>