FarStone Launches Live Update Program

New subscription service ensures up-to-date disc support for FarStone CD-DVD emulators

IRVINE, CA — December 17, 2002 — FarStone Technology has created a “Live Update” feature on its web site, allowing registered users of GameDrive CD emulator to download quarterly updates to game support.

“Most GameDrive users buy new games on a regular basis,” said Jimmy Lin, FarStone’s Software Product Manager. “Live Update is an example of our ongoing commitment to our customers to make sure GameDrive works with as many games as possible.”

Live Update is available immediately at www.farstone.com. It is free for one year from the date the user registers the product with FarStone. Once the initial subscription expires, continued access to Live Update is available for only $14.95 per year.

About GameDrive

GameDrive converts CD/DVD-ROM games into virtual CDs that run as files directly on the hard drive. GameDrive can create up to 23 virtual CD-DVD-ROM drives and an unlimited number of virtual CDs. It is available for purchase for $29.95 at major software retailers and at www.farstone.com.

About FarStone

Founded in 1993, FarStone Technology develops data backup and CD emulation software. FarStone is an ISO 9001 certified software publisher holding multiple technology patents. Headquartered in Irvine, CA, the company licenses its software to corporations, small businesses, educational institutions and consumers worldwide. FarStone’s technology partners include Intel, NEC, Phoenix Technologies, and Toshiba.