BakBone Software Broadens Linux Support with First-to-Market Availabil

    Business Editors/High-Tech Editors
    LinuxWorld Boston 2005
    Booth #621

    BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2005--As the standard for Linux data protection, BakBone Software(TM) (TSX:BKB)(OTCBB:BKBOE) today announced general availability of NetVault enterprise data protection software with support for Red Hat (Nasdaq:RHAT) Enterprise Linux, version 4. BakBone continues to embrace a first-to-market approach to Linux operating system and platform support and leads the backup and restore market in being the only vendor to support all major Linux distributions worldwide.
    Introduced this week at LinuxWorld in Boston, Mass., NetVault support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 on Intel x86 platforms is currently available, with additional Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4 ports for IBM PowerPC, Itanium and Opteron rolling out over the next quarter.
    Based on the Linux 2.6 kernel, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, version 4 with NetVault support enables customers to capitalize on the performance and security benefits as well as the sizeable reductions in operating and outlay expenses that Linux offers, while still ensuring reliable data recoverability. With the broadest application coverage for Linux in the industry, including support for business critical applications such as Oracle 10g, SAP R/3 and DB2, BakBone sets the market pace for Linux distribution interoperability and support. While equally supporting both Windows and UNIX platforms, BakBone now also gives customers greater choice with Red Hat's newest operating platform for deploying enterprise and commercial Linux environments.
    "Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 will provide a secure, scalable and manageable infrastructure for customers deploying enterprise business applications," said Bret Hunter, director, Partner Marketing at Red Hat. "Through Red Hat's broad partner ecosystem, RHEL 4 is defining value for customers by offering unique choice and control throughout the Open Source Architecture."
    "As our fastest growing platform, BakBone's Linux data protection has proven itself in the most demanding environments with production deployments in companies ranging from major retail and Internet Fortune 100s to SMBs across all vertical markets," said Adrian Jones, senior vice president, worldwide OEM and alliance group, BakBone Software. "We're committed to providing our customers a time-to-market advantage with the broadest platform and vendor choice in the industry. Built on Linux for Linux, NetVault enables customers to confidently run business critical applications on Red Hat Linux in the enterprise -- without compromising their data protection needs."
    To learn more about specific Linux backup configurations, BakBone's enterprise-class data protection features and why BakBone is the standard in Linux data protection, please visit BakBone at Booth #621 or visit BakBone's web site at http://www.bakbone.com/linux/.

    About BakBone Software, Inc.

    BakBone Software is a leading international data protection solution provider that develops and distributes data backup, restore, and disaster recovery software for network storage and open-systems environments. BakBone delivers scalable solutions that address the complex demands of large enterprise environments, as well as small to medium size businesses. Founded in 2000, BakBone products are used by Fortune 1000 corporations and domestic and international government entities. Distributed through a select global network of OEM partners, resellers and solution providers, interested companies can learn more information about BakBone's products and services at www.bakbone.com or email info@bakbone.com.

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CONTACT: BakBone Software, Inc. Dani Kenison, 858-795-7584 dani.kenison@bakbone.com

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