FarStone Releases Virtual Class 3.1 with Enhanced Voice Broadcasting

IRVINE, CA — May 5, 2003 — FarStone Technology has announced the release of Virtual Class 3.1, the latest update to its multimedia classroom broadcast software. The new version of Virtual Class features enhanced voice broadcasting capabilities, speed and stability improvements, and a network diagnostic tool designed to troubleshoot network performance issues.

The release of Virtual Class 3.1 marks the second major improvement to Virtual Class in less than a year. Virtual Class 3.0 with a new remote keypad was introduced in November 2002.

About Virtual Class

Virtual Class is a live multimedia broadcast solution that combines hardware and software to create a virtual classroom over a network. The program lets instructors broadcast data to all students on the network and remotely monitor their progress.

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.