Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 14:44:54 -0700
To: lwn@lwn.net
From: (Chip Dehnert)
Subject: Cobalt Networks and Knox Software Backup Linux


KNOX SOFTWARE ENHANCES DATA PROTECTION FOR COBALT SERVER APPLIANCES 


Cobalt RaQ and Cobalt Qube server appliances to bundle "plug and play"
backup and recovery software 


Burlingame, Calif. - September 1, 1999 - Knox Software, a leading supplier
of backup solutions for Linux and other server platforms and Cobalt
Networks, the leader in network server appliances, announced today the
availability of Arkeia software for Cobalt RaQ and Qube family of products.
Arkeia provides a comprehensive solution for ISPs and corporations to
protect data.  Its unique transaction engine allows multiple backups and
restores to be performed simultaneously with total reliability.


"Arkeia software gives Cobalt customers the added protection for their
business critical data placed on Cobalt server appliances," said Kelly
Herrell, vice president of marketing at Cobalt Networks, Inc.  "This
turnkey software package enhances the RaQ and Qube backup solution allowing
our customers to effectively maintain their data processing requirements at
competitive price points."


Arkeia provides incremental and full backups, scheduled or on demand, and
preserves directory structure, registry, symbolic links and special
attributes. Arkeia utilizes an exclusive multi-flow technology to deliver
speeds that are 200 to 300 percent faster than rival software packages. Its
Java interface enables the system administrator to manage multiple remote
backup servers through the Internet as if they were local backups.


"Arkeia is a perfect fit for the Cobalt RaQ and Qube server appliances,"
said Sam Siegel, president of Knox Software Corp.  "Cobalt's creative
custom interface for Linux enables customers to take full advantage of
Arkeia's ease of use and affordability."


Pricing and Availability

Pricing for Arkeia 4.2 starts at under $600.  A configuration protecting 2
- type 1 computers (UNIX, NT Server), 5 - type 2 computers (Linux, Win
95/98), and utilizing a single tape drive costs less than $1,000.  Cobalt
RaQ and Qube customers can download the Arkeia software and purchase the
package online at http://www.arkeia.com.


Arkeia will provide support to Cobalt customers during 30-day trial of
Arkeia.  Cobalt customers that purchase a fully licensed version of Arkeia
will receive 90 days of free support.  After the free support period, a
standard maintenance contract is available.


About Cobalt Networks

Cobalt Networks, Inc. is a leading developer of server appliances which
extend the reach of the Internet by setting new standards for value,
integration, and ease of use. Cobalt's product lines-the Cobalt Qube,
Cobalt Cache, Cobalt RaQ, and Cobalt NASRaQ -are widely used as Internet
and Web hosting server appliances at businesses, educational institutions
and Internet Service Providers (ISPs). Cobalt's solutions are delivered
through a global network of distributors, value-added resellers and
ISPs. Founded in 1996, Cobalt Networks, Inc. (http://www.cobaltnet.com) is
located in Mountain View, California-the heart of Silicon Valley - with
international offices in Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the
Netherlands.


About Knox Software

Knox Software Corporation is the leading provider of network backup
solutions for Linux, UNIX, Windows and others.  The Company's mission is to
provide fast, reliable, easy-to-use and affordable network backup solutions
for heterogeneous systems through their Arkeia product line.  Developed to
be efficient, Arkeia uses a combination of multi-flow and multiplexing
technologies to significantly increase performance.  Knox Software provides
a comprehensive solution for ISPs and Corporations to protect their most
critical business asset: data. Knox Software has offices in Burlingame,
California and Paris, France.  For further information about Knox Software
please visit our web site at http://www.arkeia.com or contact us at
1-888-333-KNOX.


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Cobalt Networks, Cobalt Qube, Cobalt Cache and Cobalt RaQ are trademarks of
Cobalt Networks, Inc.  All other product names are trademarks of their
respective owners.





Chip Dehnert

Wilson McHenry Company

650-356-5200 x5207

cdehnert@wmc.com