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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 11, 2000
EarthWeb Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Delaware 0-25107 13-3899472
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Identification No.)
3 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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(212) 725-6550
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5 OTHER EVENTS.
On December 11, 2000, EarthWeb Inc. (the "Company") issued a news release with
respect to developments in its education courseware business and MeasureUp's
Test Preparation Products. The release is attached. Income Statements for the
education courseware business are also attached.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
EARTHWEB INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Michael P. Durney
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
Exhibit Index
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Exhibit No. Item
1 News Release Issued by EarthWeb Inc. dated December 11, 2000
2 Education Courseware Business Income Statements
