MostlyWeb and LinuxForce Join Forces

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                               LinuxForce Inc. 
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   For Immediate Release

   Date: 17 April 2003
   Contact: Joan Wilcox
   Phone: 610-734-1900
   Fax: 610-352-3141
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MostlyWeb And LinuxForce Join Forces

     Philadelphia Companies Offer New Linux Outsourcing Support For Small
     And Large Businesses Alike

   PHILADELPHIA--April 17, 2003--MostlyWeb today announced that it has
   expanded its suite of full-service outsourcing solutions by joining
   forces with LinuxForce to provide Linux customization, integration
   and management services for its Philadelphia area corporate clients.

   "Linux has become a mainstream enterprise operating system," stated Jan
   Deruiter, President of MostlyWeb. "Fortune Magazine has reported that
   almost every major Wall Street firm and other high profile companies like
   Amazon.com, Boeing, E*Trade, and Google have all started using Linux.
   MostlyWeb has embraced this national trend, and we are excited about
   working with our Philadelphia-area clients to provide them with cost
   effective and efficient Linux solutions which can save them tens of
   thousands of dollars on their operating system expenditures," continued
   Deruiter.

   MostlyWeb and LinuxForce provide a complete range of professional
   services to help you get and keep your systems up and running. "With a
   world-class cadre of Linux consultants and engineers, more than 8 years
   experience designing, implementing and maintaining Linux systems, and
   strong ties to the Linux open source development community, LinuxForce
   has become recognized as the Linux migration leader," stated Chris
   Fearnley, President of LinuxForce. "It's no wonder that industry leaders,
   government agencies, educational institutions and scores of small- to
   medium-size business rely on LinuxForce."

   MostlyWeb and LinuxForce provide the following Linux services:
     * Analysis: Analyze the cost-benefit proposition of switching to Linux.
     * Customization: Customize Linux systems for the specific needs of your
       business.
     * Integration: Integrate the customized Linux operating system to
       interoperate with your company's existing legacy hardware and
       software systems.
     * Maintenance: Maintain your company's Linux platform and the mission
       critical hardware and software which run on the Linux platform.
     * Security: Secure your hardware and software through a comprehensive
       range of security services to ensure that your company's use of Linux
       is very safe.

   "When it comes to maintaining mission critical services, the team at
   MostlyWeb is terrific," stated Jonathan Bari, a software security
   services consultant. Customer satisfaction with MostyWeb's Linux services
   have been excellent. According to Mr. Rip Muhlenhaupt of Xertus
   Communications, LLC, "MostlyWeb spec'd out our Linux needs and delivered
   the customized version which was then integrated - I would have been lost
   without them. MostlyWeb made it very easy and saved us a lot of money."

   About LinuxForce Inc.
   Headquartered in Philadelphia, LinuxForce offers the market a wide range
   of software solutions and outsourced systems administration services.
   LinuxForce provides its corporate, academic and non-profit clients with
   computing solutions built upon open source software including Linux and
   Debian GNU/Linux. LinuxForce's Remote Responder is a suite of products
   which provides outsourced Linux systems management services. LinuxForce
   is a leading advocate of the Debian GNU/Linux operating system in
   business; Debian GNU/Linux is the largest volunteer-based distribution
   provider. LinuxForce utilizes in-house technicians, a network of
   associates, specialists, and the Web community. In addition to
   Philadelphia, LinuxForce also has offices in Irvine, California and
   Boulder, Colorado. LinuxForce's clients include The Franklin Institute,
   AIG, Aflac, Chester County InterLink, The Philadelphia Sportswriters
   Association, and The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia. For
   more information about LinuxForce refer to www.LinuxForce.net or call the
   corporate offices at 610-734-1900.

   About MostlyWeb
   Since 1996, MostlyWeb has provided cost-efficient solutions to small and
   large businesses as well as non-profits. We pride ourselves on providing
   comprehensive outsourced solutions that quickly generate results. Located
   in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, MostlyWeb is a full-service
   boutique outsourced technology solutions provider specializing in the
   following services: Web Design; Application Development; Commerce;
   Corporate Identity; Database Creation & Management; Do-It-Yourself /
   Publishing Tool / CMS; Flash Productions; Interactive Gadgets 'n Games;
   Online Polls and Surveys; Print Design; Search Engine Optimization;
   Security; Strategic Consulting; System Administration / Hosting; etc.
   MostlyWeb's clients include, Aetna, CBS, InteliHealth, Johns Hopkins,
   Philadelphia Health Management Corporation, The Constitutional Walking
   Tour of Philadelphia, The Discovery Channel, and UAS. For more
   information, please call 215-842-9095 or visit www.mostlyweb.com .

   Neither MostlyWeb nor LinuxForce works with Amazon.com, Boeing, E*Trade
   or Google, and have not done any work for those companies with respect
   to their use of Linux. Moreover, neither MostlyWeb nor LinuxForce have
   done any work for Amazon.com, Boeing, E*Trade or Google whatsoever.
   These companies were used and referenced by way of example given that
   they have received a lot of national press coverage on their use of
   Linux. All products, services and/or brand names referenced herein
   may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.