New Linux Publication TUX Soars to 50K Circulation in Third Issue

CARSON CITY, Nev., June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- SSC Publications Inc. today announced that its new publication, TUX Magazine, has surpassed 50,000 subscribers in only its third monthly issue. TUX Magazine is a controlled- circulation, digital publication that supports novice to intermediate-level users of the Linux operating system. The just-released June 2005 edition of TUX Magazine is the "Living with Windows" issue, which shares advice on making their Linux and Windows-based computers work together effectively.

"Clearly a dire need existed for a publication like TUX, because its success has greatly exceeded our expectations," commented Nicholas Petreley, editor in chief of TUX. "The data show that Linux is growing rapidly on the desktop, even faster than MacOS. I expect that growth to accelerate now that a publication like TUX exists, which explains Linux in such a down-to-earth style."

"This easygoing style is clearly evident in the June 2005 'Living with Windows' issue," added Petreley, "which is a prime example of what readers will find every month in the pages of TUX. While we at TUX believe that Linux is the finest operating system, we also know that people value choice and reject one-size-fits-all solutions that are forced on them. Therefore TUX encourages its readers to adopt Linux but, at the same time, promotes choice and openness and helps people navigate their real-life computing world."

TUX is one of SSC Publications' several Open Source publications, the most famous of which is the original, largest and most respected Linux publication, Linux Journal. "The fact that TUX is suited so perfectly for new users shows our commitment to being the global leader in the emerging Open Source publishing space," said Phil Hughes, publisher of SSC Publications. "With more than a decade of Linux and Open Source experience, only SSC has the 'street cred' to produce a publication like TUX that offers its readers the perspective, advice, and inspiration to get the most out of their Linux desktops."

TUX Magazine is available for cost-free download at the following URL: http://www.TUXMagazine.com. Further information about TUX is available at subs@TUXMagazine.com. Information about advertising opportunities can be found at: http://www.TUXMagazine.com/xstatic/advertising

Visitors to LinuxWorld Expo 2005, August 9-11 in San Francisco can find out more about all of SSC Publications' products and services at Booth 959. About SSC Publications

TUX is published by SSC Publications Inc., the leading Linux and Open Source authority, which has produced quality IT reference materials since 1983. Its properties include LinuxGazette.com, ITGarage.com, TuxMagazine.com, LinuxJournal.com, and the market-leading international print magazine, Linux Journal. Additional information can be found at SSC Publications' Web page, http://www.ssc.com. Press contact:

James Gray

Marketing, Publicity & Licensing

Tel: 517-303-6532

Fax: 517-316-9215

Email: jgray@ssc.com NOTE: Linux is a trademark Linux Torvalds, registered in the U.S. and other countries. MacOS is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Windows is a trademark Microsoft Corporation, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.