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From: Press Release <press@lonestar.cactus.com>
Subject: LONE-TAR v4.0 Press Release
Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2003 17:25:13 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
======================
   LONE STAR SOFTWARE ANNOUNCES LONE-TAR(r) Version 4.0!
   MOUNT AIRY, MD (August 5, 2003) - Lone Star Software Corporation is 
   pleased to announce LONE-TAR Version 4.0. complete backup and total 
   disaster recovery software for UNIX(r) and Linux(r).  With the culmination 
   of our latest version including such new features as license management,
   data encryption and bootable LONE-TAR backup and recovery media, we have 
   set forth a future of unlimited possibilities.

NEW FEATURES in v4.0:
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   o 256-bit encryption feature allows archived files to be encrypted on the
     backup media, keeping the data in them secure from unauthorized access.
   o Backups may be created on optical media, DVD-RAM, DVD+R/RW & CD-R/RW.
   o Introducing "BLT" - Bootable LONE-TAR backup with RESCUE-RANGER(r)
     disaster recovery combines a backup and recovery on one piece of media 
     allowing a full system recovery to be a breeze.
   o OBDR(tm) [HP's One Button Disaster Recovery] Support - LONE-TAR and 
     RESCUE-RANGER now support making your backups to tape bootable with 
     HP Tape Drives that support OBDR.
   o Device Manager - You can go into the device manager at any time to 
     change/add/remove a device, plus customize each one with its own unique 
     settings such as compression and encryption.
   o Device Auto-Detection - Now LONE-TAR makes it even easier to configure 
     your devices by detecting any recognized device on your system during 
     install or anytime you add new devices.
   o License Manager - New licensing for demo and live products.  Demos can 
     be extended or made live with an activation code without the need to
     reinstall.
   o LTX Menu Interface - GUI Menu Interface.  Now version 2.0 includes the 
     same great features as the new redesigned character interface.
   o Character Menu Interface  - Redesigned and extremely easy to use.  
   o TAPE-TELL - better backup management.
   o Self-extracting installation wizard - makes new or upgrade installs 
     a breeze, optionally preserving previous settings from prior versions.
   o Online Update - LONE-TAR can now be updated online, with an easy to use
     menu option. This new feature can check for updates to both LONE-TAR and
     RESCUE-RANGER with the touch of a button. 
   o Plus many more script and program enhancements and improvements.

Availability:
=============
   o LONE-TAR v4.0  is available via our international network of value 
     added resellers and distributors.  Quantity discounts, pricing 
     incentives and competitive upgrades are available, as well as
     personal home editions and corporate site licenses.
   o Technical support is included for one full year, which includes
     24 x 7 disaster recovery support at no additional cost.  
   o Data Encryption feature is currently available at no additional cost.
   o Please contact our Sales office for additional pricing information at 
     800-525-8649 or by email at sales@cactus.com.  Also, fully functional 
     evaluation copies are available from the Lone Star Software Corporation
     web site at http://www.LONE-TAR.com.

About Lone Star Software Corporation:
=====================================
   Lone Star Software Corp. has been serving the UNIX/Linux community with 
   leading edge backup solutions along with outstanding 24 x 7 technical 
   support for over two decades.  For more information, visit us at 
   http://www.LONE-TAR.com, contact Lone Star Software Sales at 800-525-8649, 
   or by emailing us at sales@cactus.com.

SCO FORUM - LAS VEGAS:
======================
   Please visit our exibit booth #1 at SCO Forum in Las Vegas at the 
   MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. Dates are August 17 thru 19, 2003.

                                 .--.
___________________________  .-. |  |  _____________________________________
 Lone Star Software Corp.    | | |  | .-.        New LONE-TAR v4.0  
 Cactus International, Inc.  | |_|  | | | Backup Software for UNIX and LINUX
 Sales: 301.829.1622       _ |___   |_| |      24x7 Support Available
 ftp.cactus.com          _| ~-   |   ___| RESCUE-RANGER(tm) and AIR-BAG(tm)
 http://www.LONE-TAR.com \,  _}  |  |        Disaster Recovery Software
-------------------------- \( -- |  | --------------------------------------
                                 |  |


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                         END OF PRESS RELEASE

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