TheLinuxStore.com Pairs with LinuxSolve Inc. to Resell Industry's First Secure Server Appliances; Customers to Receive Instant Rebates.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 29, 2000

TheLinuxStore.com, a division of EBIZ Enterprises Inc., (OTC BB:EBIZ) Thursday announced it has signed an agreement with LinuxSolve Inc., a Santa Clara-based developer and marketer of secure server appliances for Internet infrastructure.

Under the terms of the agreement, TheLinuxStore.com obtains the rights to market, promote and resell LinuxSolve's line of Linux-based server applications, running firewalls/gateways, email, file, print and web server applications all managed via its browser-based tools through mid-2001.

To promote the launch of the new relationship, TheLinuxStore.com is offering customers instant rebates for a limited time ranging from $50-$100 on the LinuxSolve server appliances.

EBIZ Chief Executive Officer and Founder Jeffrey Rassas said, "Linux is the platform of choice for the security needs of e-business and TheLinuxStore.com is onboard with the best security solutions company. I like the proactive approach LinuxSolve initiates and I envision a strong and continuing relationship with them in the future."

"We are excited about our alliance with TheLinuxStore.com," said Thomas Knapp, founder and CEO of LinuxSolve. "We believe they will be a valuable partner in helping us to bring the benefits of Linux security solutions to the business community. The business market is ready for Linux, and together with TheLinuxStore.com we are addressing their needs."

Since its launch in April of this year, LinuxSolve has witnessed explosive demand for its products and services. A key feature of the LinuxSolve secure server appliances is the unique SecureWorks(TM) server platform, the most secure version of Linux available today.

A hardened version of the Red Hat Linux operating system, SecureWorks comes with an easy-to-use Web browser-based administration tool which makes system setup and management simple for the non-specialist. A LinuxSolve secure server appliance can be configured in a matter of minutes, and it can be remotely managed from any Internet-connected PC in the world.

About LinuxSolve Inc.

LinuxSolve Inc. is a leading developer and marketer of secure server appliances for Internet infrastructure.

The first company to sell secure server appliances running on the Linux operating system, LinuxSolve also sells pre-packaged secure business solutions, which include AMD and Intel-based hardware platforms, LinuxSolve's SecureWorks(TM) server operating system, secure software applications for business, and a complete line of deployment, integration, and security consulting services.

LinuxSolve Inc. sells its products directly to small and medium business and ISPs and ASPs through its web site, www.linuxsolve.net, and also through select resellers nationwide. LinuxSolve is a privately held company.

About TheLinuxStore.com and EBIZ Enterprises Inc.

TheLinuxStore.com, is the leading vendor-neutral provider of Linux solutions and the commercial conduit creating the link between the open source developers of technology and the business market.

EBIZ Enterprises Inc. is a leading vendor-neutral source for Linux products, technical support and community services for the B2B market. Linux is noted for its extremely low maintenance cost and stability. The Linux platform is known as a non-crashing operating system.

The company's web destinations include: www.TheLinuxStore.com, a destination providing a complete line of Linux-based product solutions; www.TheLinuxLab.com, an interactive exchange providing technical support and a product compatibility database; and www.LinuxWired.net, a Linux-based affinity and community services portal and ISP.

This press release contains statements that are forward-looking as that term is defined by the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Actual results will differ due to factors such as shifts in customer demand, product shipment schedules, product mix, competitive products and pricing, technological shifts and other variables.