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To: Jim B who wrote (9605)	5/5/1999 12:51:00 PM
From: BarbaraT	Respond to of 13776

WLGS ... really, maybe it's time to average down.

To: Jim B who wrote (9605)	5/5/1999 1:08:00 PM
From: Israel	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13776

Not WLGS.. FLNK.. Wednesday May 5, 12:41 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release FutureLink Teams with UUNET to Offer High Performance Applications Leading Application Service Provider, FutureLink, now offering high performance applications anywhere in North America CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 1999-- FutureLink Distribution Corp.(OTC BB:FLNK - news), ''The Computer Utility Company(tm)'', announced today an agreement with UUNET, an MCI WorldCom company (Nasdaq:WCOM - news). The agreement covers co-marketing initiatives, training, sales support, certification and industry awareness for all of FutureLink's ASP (Application Service Provider) services including ApplicationPortal.com. Application Portal is a service that will allow anyone with a browser and an Internet connection to access consumer and/or small business targeted branded software applications from FutureLink's servers. ''As FutureLink rolls out across North America, we can use one of the most reliable networks available,'' said Cameron Chell, President and CEO of FutureLink. ''As ASP services grow, we can access the performance and uptime that our customers are demanding as a standard. ''We want to give every customer easy, reliable access to valuable application hosting services. By removing the IT challenge, customers can concentrate on what they do best, their core business,'' added Chell. ''Building relationships with industry leaders such as UUNET allows us to offer an integrated set of solutions and helps us show small and medium-sized businesses how easy it can be to get the most out of their networks.'' As a leading ASP, FutureLink hosts branded software applications in accounting, e-commerce, contact management, office productivity, mid-market ERP and line of business. UUNET offers a comprehensive range of Internet services to business customers worldwide, including Internet access and security services. By combining marketing and sales initiatives, both companies are expected to take advantage of the incredible growth potential in the ASP marketplace. About FutureLink Based in Calgary, Alberta, FutureLink, ''The Computer Utility Company,'' is a founder of the Application Services Provider (ASP) industry. According to Forrester Research Inc., this industry is projected to reach $20 billion by 2001. FutureLink provides small and mid-sized businesses (10-1,000 employees) with off-site, Internet-based computing, allowing subscribers to escape hardware/software upgrade cycles, precisely control total cost of technology ownership and focus on their core businesses. FutureLink's expertise in application hosting, IT outsourcing, business practices consulting, and software development enables the company to offer an all-inclusive, trouble-free service at a predictable price. FutureLink offers computer and information service as transparently and reliably as today's utilities deliver electricity, water and telephone services. For more information, contact FutureLink toll-free at 877/216-6001; e-mail: sales@futurelink.net; or visit the FutureLink Web site at futurelink.net. Forward-looking statements and comments in this news release are made pursuant to safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements relating to, among other things, the prospects for the companies to complete the transaction and enhance operating results, are necessary subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which are significant in scope and nature. These risks may be further discussed in periodic reports and registration statements to be filed by the company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To: Jim B who wrote (9605)	5/5/1999 1:09:00 PM
From: cabernetfranck	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 13776

There is news for FLNK with Uunet. Frank C. To: dowen (3844 ) From: mohd rawashdeh Wednesday, May 5 1999 12:45PM ET Reply # of 3849 (BSNS WIRE) FutureLink Teams with UUNET to Offer High Performance Applic FutureLink Teams with UUNET to Offer High Performance Applications Business Editors & Technology Writers CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 5, 1999-- Leading Application Service Provider, FutureLink, now offering high performance applications anywhere in North America FutureLink Distribution Corp.(OTC BB:FLNK), "The Computer Utility Company(tm)", announced today an agreement with UUNET, an MCI WorldCom company (Nasdaq:WCOM). The agreement covers co-marketing initiatives, training, sales support, certification and industry awareness for all of FutureLink's ASP (Application Service Provider) services including ApplicationPortal.com. Application Portal is a service that will allow anyone with a browser and an Internet connection to access consumer and/or small business targeted branded software applications from FutureLink's servers. "As FutureLink rolls out across North America, we can use one of the most reliable networks available," said Cameron Chell, President and CEO of FutureLink. "As ASP services grow, we can access the performance and uptime that our customers are demanding as a standard. "We want to give every customer easy, reliable access to valuable application hosting services. By removing the IT challenge, customers can concentrate on what they do best, their core business," added Chell. "Building relationships with industry leaders such as UUNET allows us to offer an integrated set of solutions and helps us show small and medium-sized businesses how easy it can be to get the most out of their networks." As a leading ASP, FutureLink hosts branded software applications in accounting, e-commerce, contact management, office productivity, mid-market ERP and line of business. UUNET offers a comprehensive range of Internet services to business customers worldwide, including Internet access and security services. By combining marketing and sales initiatives, both companies are expected to take advantage of the incredible growth potential in the ASP marketplace. About FutureLink Based in Calgary, Alberta, FutureLink, "The Computer Utility Company," is a founder of the Application Services Provider (ASP) industry. According to Forrester Research Inc., this industry is projected to reach $20 billion by 2001. FutureLink provides small and mid-sized businesses (10-1,000 employees) with off-site, Internet-based computing, allowing subscribers to escape hardware/software upgrade cycles, precisely control total cost of technology ownership and focus on their core businesses. FutureLink's expertise in application hosting, IT outsourcing, business practices consulting, and software development enables the company to offer an all-inclusive, trouble-free service at a predictable price. FutureLink offers computer and information service as transparently and reliably as today's utilities deliver electricity, water and telephone services. For more information, contact FutureLink toll-free at 877/216-6001; e-mail: sales@futurelink.net; or visit the FutureLink Web site at futurelink.net. Forward-looking statements and comments in this news release are made pursuant to safe harbor provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such statements relating to, among other things, the prospects for the companies to complete the transaction and enhance operating results, are necessary subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which are significant in scope and nature. These risks may be further discussed in periodic reports and registration statements to be filed by the company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future.