(May 8, 2002, Hong Kong) - ThizLinux Laboratory Limited, the software R&D and distribution flagship of the leading Linux software provider Thiz Technology Group Limited ("Thiz" or the "Group"; stock code: 8119), joined hands with Hong Kong Baptist University ("HKBU") to launch Linux programs for developing Linux R&D experts through a more comprehensive and professionally recognized training programs.

In order to promote Linux popularity, Thiz and HKBU jointly provided a series of free seminars on "The future Linux development in the PRC and Hong Kong and the Technology and Applications of Linux". For the aggressive approaches on promoting Linux training programs, Mr. Kevin Lau, General Manager of the Group, explained, "Thiz has always worked closely with educational institutions to promote IT education. In addition to promoting Linux courses to numerous primary schools and secondary schools, recently, Thiz extended its IT education plans to tertiary education as an effort to provide a comprehensive training for people who are aiming to be IT professionals. The joining of hands between Thiz and HKBU to offer Linux programs is an evidence of Thiz's authoritative and reputable position in the education sector that compatible to those global professionals."

He continued, "In the past few years, Linux software has grown to become more popular and essential in the PRC, especially since the PRC Government also began to select Linux over Microsoft as its software system. Such a trend verified the urgency and necessity of learning Linux. For SMEs to become successful in the PRC, the knowledge of Linux will become a necessity for the new generations."

Consultant of HKBU IT education is the spokesman for the seminars while the secretary of Asian Linux Association is the guest speaker. Discussion topics include the global Linux technology development, the PRC and Hong Kong market trends, the Thiz Linux Desktop system and the usage, application and technical know-how of Linux, the open-source software. Two courses, "Thiz Linux Desktop Administration," and "Thiz Linux System Administration," will be available first. "Thiz Linux Network Administration," "Thiz Securities Administration" and other courses will be launched in the near future.