FarStone Signs Distribution Agreement With Softwair

LES LILAS, FRANCE — April 22, 2003 — FarStone Technology has announced an agreement with UK-based Softwair Publishing Company to distribute FarStone products in the United Kingdom. Sstarting in May 2003, the agreement will heighten the exposure of FarStone products in the European market.

“We are delighted to announce today that we have reached an agreement to distribute FarStone’s products in the U.K.,” said John Ross, Softwair’s founder and CEO. “FarStone products will broaden our portfolio and will bring to the U.K. consumer some exciting and innovative products. GameDrive in particular has enormous potential and will undoubtedly be a success.”

About Softwair Publishing Company

Softwair Publishing was formed in 1995, when it developed and launched the first PC-based route planning and satellite navigation system. Today Softwair Publishing continues to bring innovative products to market and also offers a means for developers and publishers to launch their products in the UK. For more information about Softwair, please visit www.softwair.co.uk.

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.