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To: Jim Bishop who wrote (28605)	2/17/2000 12:43:00 PM
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ABID-WATCHING.DO NOT KNOW IF LINUX IS STILL HOT (COMTEX) B: Showstar And Compucon Computers Enter Into A Formal Agree B: Showstar And Compucon Computers Enter Into A Formal Agreement For Linux Product Distribution NEW YORK, Feb 17, 2000 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- (OTC BB:ABID) Showstar Online.com, Inc. (OTC BB:ABID) announced today that it has entered into a exclusive business agreement with Compucon Computers to market and support Showstar's Linux-based Internet software solutions. Showstar Online.com has been developing proprietary software for its flagship Internet portal Artstar.com. Founded in Australia in 1990, Compucon Computers (http://www.compucon.com/) has since expanded internationally, becoming a major force in the global IT market and a brand synonymous with quality, reliability and leading-edge technology. In particular, the company has been recognized for its RAID (redundant array of independent drives) storage solutions, small footprint thin-client solutions, and award-winning desktop and portable products. Recently, Compucon has achieved further success in the areas of enterprise servers and e-commerce infrastructure, and its extensive in-house research, development and testing ensure that it stays ahead of the pack in delivering real-world solutions to market. Compucon currently has more than a dozen offices in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Mainland China. "Linux is becoming one of the major platforms in computing due to its proven reliability, cost benefit and popular usage in Internet communications. Many companies already feel the urgency to tie their business to the Internet world with B2B or B2C e-commerce availability. Good and affordable business solutions with solid technical support are critical and in great demand," said Philip Ng, Compucon's managing director. "We are excited to enter into an agreement with Showstar to channel their innovative Internet software technology, which builds over our Compucon Linux servers, to meet the market demand." "This relationship opens up a tremendous market for our Internet software solutions," said Showstar's President &CEO John Punzo. "Our goal has always been to provide the technology we are developing for our own Internet portal to the general Internet business community. Product development on the Linux platform is part of Showstar's aggressive application technology strategy. Utilizing Linux will make Showstar's web technology applications more stable, reliable and cost effective. The alliance with Compucon Computers, another leading Internet innovator, ensures excellence in the marketing and support for our products." ABOUT ARTSTAR.COM ----------------- Artstar.com is the premier art mega-site for "Everything Art." This is the first site to successfully combine a wealth of art-related content and experiences in one online location featuring: exhibitions, auctions, education programs, appraisal and restoration services, shopping, access to artists, festival information, virtual art galleries, and much more. Artstar.com makes the world of art, antiques, and collectibles available to everyone on the Internet and has something for everyone from the seasoned art collector to the amateur enthusiast. Artstar.com is a division of Showstar Online.com, Inc. Visit the site at artstar.com. ABOUT SHOWSTAR ONLINE.COM ------------------------- Showstar Online.com, Inc. (OTCBB:ABID), is a premier developer of Internet websites and e-commerce solutions. The Company has established a unique and scalable e-commerce infrastructure by developing and integrating several leading edge technologies. Showstar will design each of its unique websites to provide information-enriched content that is directed at lucrative target market segments. The Company's flagship website property is Artstar.com. "Safe Harbor" Statement Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements in this press release that relate to the Company's expectations as to risks, in regard to the future impact on the Company's material results, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include terminology such as "opens up a tremendous market," "premier" and new products in development, and are subject to risk factors such as competition, management of growth, financing, and other risk factors within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The results anticipated by any or all of these forward- looking statements may not occur. Artstar.com is a trademark of Showstar Online.com, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owner Copyright (C) 2000 Business Wire. All rights reserved. Distributed via COMTEX. -0- CONTACT: The Company: Lindsay Malcolm Investor Relations Officer 1-877-422-2243 (toll-free) E-mail: Investors@showstar.com or Financial Public Relations FOCUS Partners LLC Mona Walsh/Julie Glen, 212/752-9445 E-mail: abid@focuspartners.com WEB PAGE: businesswire.com GEOGRAPHY: NEW YORK INDUSTRY CODE: E-COMMERCE SOFTWARE