Computer Connection Makes Connecting with SunEquipment Easier on TekSell.com.

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Auctions Certified Seller Announces $100 Rebate Promotion

on New Sun Compatibles

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2000

TekSell.com, the world's largest online business-to-business (B2B) auction of high-end IT equipment,

Computer Connection is an Authorized Reseller of Sun Microelectronics products and specializes in refurbished Sun equipment and new Sun compatibles. Computer Connection joined the TekSell Certified Seller program several weeks ago and has been listing its Sun compatible equipment on TekSell auctions since that time.

"Computer Connection is so excited about utilizing the TekSell venue as a new channel for selling our CompCon line of new Sun compatibles that we thought offering a $100 rebate would make our equipment offerings even more enticing," said Scott Fluty, CEO. "We're looking forward to expanding our clientele and brand awareness of our high-demand configurations of CompCon workstation and server compatibles, which incorporate leading Sun technology and Solaris(TM) software."

Computer Connection, based in Utica N.Y., has maintained a strong relationship with Sun as an authorized value added integrator. The firm is also in the VARBusiness 500 for the second consecutive year and has just received ISO 9002 certification.

"We are glad to help promote Computer Connection's private line of equipment and are pleased they have embraced our business model so readily. We believe our partnership will be mutually beneficial as most of our buyers have shown great interest in all types of Sun equipment and peripherals," said Andy Cummins, TekSell president and CEO.

CCNY lists remanufactured Sun and new CompCon servers and workstations at TekSell and is recognized as a "Certified Seller" when items are searched and selected, thus allowing the company to build awareness and brand equity online. All remanufactured equipment from CCNY is inspected and guaranteed to be like-new mechanical, electrical and cosmetic standards.

The TekSell Certified Seller program augments its Premier Seller program, where OEMs such as Alcatel (NYSE: ALA), StorageTek (NYSE: STK), and Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: SUNW) sell new equipment with warranties.

ABOUT TEKSELL

Headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, TekSell.com provides trusted B2B auctions of high-end IT equipment such as servers, routers and switches. The company is uniquely positioned as the marketplace for serious IT professionals seeking certified data, video and voice equipment with money-back guarantees, manufacturers' warranties and secure transactions with escrow protection. TekSell.com also offers proprietary branded auctions for OEMs, distributors and resellers without causing channel conflict. For more information, visit www.teksell.com or call 919.719.3535. TekSell auctions may also be accessed through IDG allied partner sites ITworld.com and its affiliates (Solutions Integrator, Linuxworld, Sunworld, Javaworld, CIO, Computerworld, InfoWorld and Network World).

ABOUT COMPUTER CONNECTION

Founded in 1986, Computer Connection of Central New York is one of the top resellers of refurbished Sun equipment and new Sun compatibles. Located in Utica, N.Y., CCNY has more than 40 employees and has a reputation for quick response, exceptional pricing, outstanding service and high product availability. For more information, visit www.ccny.com or call 315.724.2209.