FarStone Releases VirtualDrive 6.1

VirtualDrive™, a revolutionary CD-ROM emulation application

Irvine, California April 24, 2001 — FarStone Technology, an innovative, leading provider of software utility products, today announced the release of version 6.1 for VirtualDrive. Founded in 1993, the company develops, markets and sells applications that are state-of-the-art, visually intuitive and user friendly.

The release of version 6.1 now allows users with Windows NT/2000 as well as 95/98/ME to load VirtualDrive. VirtualDrive emulates a CD drive, allowing you to run CD-ROM software without physically loading a CD. The network version allows clients to access CD's across a network. The new version 6.1 is our testimonial to ongoing implementation of leading technology to help users find better, lower cost ways to manage their CD applications, both personal and network.

FarStone's suite of products will be demonstrated at E3, May 17-19, 2001 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California in booth number 7056.

About FarStone

Founded in 1993, FarStone Technology is a leading developer of PC and network-based digital content security, replication and management solutions. FarStone is an ISO 9001 certified software publisher holding multiple technology patents. The technology was created to enable computer users to achieve maximum productivity through improved security and performance. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., the company licenses its software to corporations, small businesses, educational institutions and consumers worldwide. FarStone's global technology partners include Intel, NEC, Phoenix Technologies and Toshiba.