FarStone Releases VirtualDrive^® Network 8

Newest version of VirtualDrive Network adds CD-DVD-ROM burning to its CD-DVD emulation

IRVINE, CA — April 23, 2004 — FarStone Technology has released VirtualDrive Network 8, the latest version of its network-based CD emulation software.

VirtualDrive Network 8 has new CD/DVD-ROM burning capabilities and enhanced vitual CD features, including:

• Password protection for VCDs
• VCD burning to writable CD
• Enhanced writable CD-DVD functionality
• Data integrity check after recording

VirtualDrive Network is affordably priced in 5-user, 10-user, and 25-user packs. For a license for more than 25 users, please contact a FarStone sales representative at (805) 682-5678.

About FarStone

Founded in 1993, FarStone Technology develops data backup, hard disk imaging, 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.