Ableauctions Enters Apple Developers Forum to Standardize Functionality of Its Online Auction Technology across MAC OS-X Platforms

Business Wire, March 2, 2005

FIFE, Wash. -- Ableauctions.com Inc. (AMEX:AAC) (the "Company") announced today that it has joined the Apple Developer Forum in order to enhance its existing technology suite across Apple Macintosh OS-X platforms.

The Company believes that the cross-platform compatibility of its online technology will broaden its user base. There are nearly 10 million active users of MAC OS-X.

Apple Macintosh enjoys wide acceptance in the marketplace due to its single source software and hardware. It's industry-leading operating system is deemed to be more robust than others and it delivers on all major digital applications such as photography, audio and video needs. Apple hardware products come fully integrated with Internet and email solutions and are equipped to work seamlessly with PC products and applications.

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