Filed by IBS Interactive, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933 Subject Company: IBS Interactive, Inc. and Infonautics, Inc. Commission File No. 0-24073 Investors and security holders of IBS Interactive, Inc. are advised to read the joint proxy statement/prospectus regarding the business combination transaction referenced in the following information when it becomes available because it will contain important information. The joint proxy statement/prospectus will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by IBS Interactive, Inc. and Infonautics, Inc. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the joint proxy statement/prospectus (when available) and other documents filed by Infonautics, Inc. at the Commission's web site at www.sec.gov. The joint proxy statement/prospectus and such other documents may also be obtained from IBS Interactive, Inc. by directing such request to Chief Financial Officer, IBS Interactive, Inc., 2 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 350, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927. The following communication contains, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding, for example, failure of the IBS Interactive, Inc. or Infonautics, Inc. stockholders to approve the merger, completion of the transactions related to it, the risk that the IBS Interactive, Inc., Infonautics, Inc. and First Avenue business will not be integrated successfully, costs related to the transaction, inability to further develop and achieve commercial success for the combined companies' business strategy, the number of registered users and reach of each company's web sites, the value of any holdings by the companies, the tax and accounting treatment of the merger and related transactions, the closing of the transaction, and the deployment of each company's respective resources following the merger. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. More information about potential factors which could affect the either IBS Interactive, Inc. or Infonautics, Inc. financial results is included in the Risk Factors sections of such company's respective filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to each such company as of the date of this document, and neither company assumes any obligation to update such forward- looking statements. THE FOLLOWING IS a PRESS RELEASE DISSEMINATED BY IBS INTERACTIVE, INC. ON AUGUST 8, 2000: IBS Interactive to Sell Consumer Dial-Up Business To EarthLink, Inc. - Divestiture Furthers IBS Interactive's Evolution Into e-Business Solutions Provider - IBS Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: IBSX), an e-Business and IT solutions provider (the "Company"), and EarthLink, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELNK; "EarthLink") today announced that EarthLink has agreed to purchase the Company's consumer dial-up business. Under the terms of the agreement, IBS Interactive will receive cash based upon final determination of the total number of subscribers who remain with EarthLink. The Company expects to use proceeds from the sale primarily to pay off bank debt assumed in its March 2000 acquisition of digital fusion, inc. "The divestiture of our consumer dial-up business is the last piece of our strategic plan we began in late 1999 to concentrate entirely on IBS Interactive's higher-margin, consultative e-business services," said Nick Loglisci, chief executive officer of IBS Interactive. "We have taken this step in anticipation of the pending merger with Infonautics and First Avenue Ventures whereby IBS Interactive will contribute its e-business services expertise to the combined company's suite of services." Due to the writeoff of goodwill associated with this business segment, and the accrual of severance and other expenses associated with the discontinuation of the business, the Company expects to report a loss on the sale in its second quarter financial statements. It will also report its consumer dial up business as a discontinued operation. The ultimate amount of the loss will depend upon a number of factors including the ultimate proceeds received. The final proceeds of the sale are expected to be determined in the fourth quarter. "EarthLink is pleased to welcome IBS Interactive's members to our family," said Cliff Bryant, manager of subscriber acquisitions for EarthLink. "We have a long history of integrating subscriber bases with a minimum of hassles for the customer and we look forward to exceeding these new EarthLink members' expectations." "Our dial-up customers have been very loyal to us and we believe that EarthLink, which has built its reputation on providing exceptional customer service and support, will quickly gain the same loyalty. We will continue to work closely with EarthLink to ensure the transition goes as smoothly as possible, without any interruptions and a minimum of changes for our subscribers," concluded Mr. Loglisci. About IBS Interactive IBS Interactive provides comprehensive e-Business and information technology (IT) solutions to businesses and organizations. Professional services include programming and applications development, network services, consulting and training. Web-site hosting services include shared and co-location hosting. Internet access services include dedicated lease lines, and digital subscriber line (DSL) Internet access. IBS Interactive's web address is: http://www.interactive.net About EarthLink EarthLink is one of the world's leading Internet service providers, bringing the magic of the Internet to approximately 3.7 million individuals and businesses every day. In June 2000, the company announced plans to acquire Reston, Va.-based OneMain.com, a move that will extend EarthLink's host of award-winning services into rural America and smaller metropolitan areas across the United States. Headquartered in Atlanta, EarthLink provides a full range of innovative access, hosting, and e-commerce solutions to thousands of communities internationally from more than 5,000 points of presence. EarthLink is committed to doing an exceptional job of pleasing its customers, shareholders, and the community by following the company's Core Values and Beliefs. Information about EarthLink and EarthLink Sprint services is available by calling 1-800-395-8425 and through EarthLink's Web site at www.earthlink.net.