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To: Michael P. Michaud who wrote (201)	6/1/1999 10:30:00 AM
From: Cleve Noyes	Respond to of 332

Here's another release that came out this morning: Tuesday June 1, 8:59 am Eastern Time Company Press Release Fatbrain.com Launches Online Bookstore for Network Managers Seeking Microsoft Certification SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 1999--Fatbrain.com (Nasdaq:FATB - news), the Internet's most comprehensive professional bookstore, today announced a new online bookstore partnership with Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine, a monthly publication devoted to Windows NT® experts and IT professionals seeking Microsoft certification. The new MCP Magazine bookstore is designed to serve the specific technical needs of the publication's readership of 100,000 network managers and 240,000 monthly Web site visitors. Fatbrain.com has developed similar bookstores for Microsoft's Windows NT Server Site, Microsoft's TechNet site and MSDN Online. Called the LearningStore, the co-branded MCP Magazine and Fatbrain.com online bookstore is located at learningstore.com and through links from mcpmag.com and officecert.com. The LearningStore offers featured titles and recommended reading specific to Microsoft's technical certification program, as well as access to Fatbrain.com's entire world-class selection of technical and business books, documentation and training resources. Fatbrain.com offers more than 1100 categories of professional titles, as well as advanced search tools for finding the right resource, peer and author recommendations, discounts of up to 40 percent and same-day shipping of all in-stock titles. Fatbrain.com also offers more than 2,500 computer-based, video-based and Web-delivered training titles from more than 25 different vendors, including a comprehensive selection of Microsoft training and certification courses. ''Through its numerous custom online bookstores, Fatbrain.com has emerged as the knowledge leader in its understanding of the Microsoft community,'' said MCP Magazine publisher Ellen Gould. ''When it came time to choose a book provider for MCP Magazine's growing community, Fatbrain.com was the best choice.'' Fatbrain.com vice president of business development Dennis Capovilla said, ''Ninety-two percent of MCP Magazine's readers plan to use books to prepare for their certification exams. Being selected to launch the LearningStore is an excellent opportunity for Fatbrain.com to continue our work with the quickly-growing Microsoft network engineer community.'' About Fatbrain.com Fatbrain.com is the Internet's most comprehensive professional bookstore. The company offers a world-class selection of books, training materials and documentation for experts in business and finance, technology and other industries. A leader in business-to-business e-commerce, Fatbrain.com specializes in creating custom corporate intranet bookstores that work seamlessly with existing infrastructure. Formerly ComputerLiteracy.com, the company first built a loyal following among programmers and IT professionals for its unique specialty in resources for technology professionals. Fatbrain.com offers discounts of up to 40 percent, and all in-stock orders placed by 4 PM PST ship the same business day. Visit Fatbrain.com on the Web at fatbrain.com. About Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine Published by QuickStart Technologies, Inc., MCP Magazine and its Web site provide information on Microsoft's growing technical certification program and is an independent guide for Microsoft professionals building enterprise solutions with Microsoft Windows NT and BackOffice. Fatbrain.com is a trademark of Fatbrain.com, Inc. Microsoft Certified Professional is a title conferred by Microsoft Corp. to individuals who have proven their mastery of technology through an examination process. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine is a trademark of QuickStart Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of the companies with which they are associated. All company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. Contact: A&R Partners for Fatbrain.com Paul Lesinski, 650/363-0982, ext. 3949 plesinski@arpartners.com