Linux Magazine Rumania launched

Munich, Germany
September 19, 2003

Rumanian edition of Linux Magazine now available
Linux New Media expands international activities

Linux Magazin Rumania is the first Linux-oriented publication in Rumania and
operates as a licensed edition of the English-language Linux Magazine, which
is available in over 50 countries. "This step is a continuation of our
international strategy and solidifies our role as the world's largest Linux
content provider" notes Rosemarie Schuster, Managing Director of Linux New
Media AG, "there is a huge interest in Linux in Eastern Europe".

Linux a hot topic in Eastern Europe

"Linux is the dominant server OS in Rumania" confirms Marian Anghel,
Managing Director of Linux New Media Rumania S.R.L., "In addition, more and
more desktops are running Linux as well. With Linux Magazin Rumania, we
wanted to react to the dynamic IT market in our country. We offer our
readers interesting information that helps them to analyze the needs of
their organizations and to make the strategic decsion for Linux-based
solutions."

Additional Internet offering

Linux Magazin Rumania launched with the September issue and a print run of
8,000 copies. Most of the content is translated from the original Linux
Magazine, but also contains articles from local authors. In addition, the
Rumanian-language website www.linux-magazin.ro offers exclusive local
content, translated material from www.linux-magazine.com, as well as
extracts from the print publication.

About Linux New Media AG
Linux New Media, based in Munich, Germany, is the world's leading supplier
of Linux content. Linux New Media currently publishes four monthly Linux
magazines, produces six Linux-oriented web sites, and organizes the
LinuxPark exhibition at major European trade shows such as CeBIT.

For further information:
Linux New Media AG
Stefan-George-Ring 24
81929 Munich
Germany
Ms. Birgit Claussen
Phone: +49 89 99 34 11 23
Fax: +49 89 99 34 11 99
Email: pr@linuxnewmedia.com