From: Connect Public Relations <ConnectPR@connectpr.com>
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Subject: Cobalt Networks, Inc. Announces the RaQ 4r
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 10:19:01 -0600

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Cobalt Networks Advances Server Appliance Technology With The New RaQ 4r
Server Appliance
"A server appliance with fully integrated powerful tools, applications and
enhanced reliability in a low cost solution"

Mountain View, Calif., July 17, 2000 - Cobalt Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: COBT),
a leading provider of server appliances, today introduced the RaQ 4r, the
fourth generation of the RaQ. The RaQ 4r is an advanced server appliance
with integrated powerful development tools, applications, and database in a
reliable low-cost solution. The RaQ 4r offers a full suite of Internet and
application services that makes the deployment of applications and layered
services over the Web quick and easy.
Cobalt developed the RaQ 4r to meet the needs of Web developers who require
a reliable platform for deploying their server-based applications. With
support for popular dynamic-content languages and a pre-installed database
and Redundant Array Of Independent Disks (RAID), users have the tools they
need to start developing industrial-strength Web applications almost
immediately after an IP address is assigned to the box. 
"RaQ 4r is an important release for the RaQ product family," said Kelly
Herrell, vice- president of marketing, Cobalt Networks, Inc. "Cobalt
continues to develop true server appliances that meet the needs of our
customers, unlike many general-purpose boxes that are marketed as server
appliances. Cobalt believes RaQ 4r includes native functionality that
leapfrogs other offerings at a fraction of their total cost of ownership."
Through the inclusion of technologies such as Chili!Soft ASP, RAID 1 (disk
mirroring), PHP, and a powerful database platform from InterBase, RaQ 4r
customers and developers are able to build on leading-edge development
technologies while leveraging their existing tools and skill sets.  Cobalt
included these fully integrated development tools on the RaQ 4r to enable it
to serve as an ideal appliance platform for the rapid development and
deployment of Internet and network-based applications.
Other features in the RaQ 4r include high reliability through the addition
of RAID 1 technology, a feature that ensures the availability of content in
the event of disk failure through data redundancy over two disk drives. 
Benefits to customers		
Quick, easy and cost- effective deployment of Web applications 
Explanation
The Cobalt RaQ 4r comes pre-configured with powerful tools and applications
in a reliable low-cost solution.  Just plug it in and turn it on, and it's
ready to take care of business-critical applications.  Less time configuring
the server gives users more time to focus on their applications.
Benefits to customers	
More revenue per rack
Explanation
Designed for extremely space-conscious environments, the Cobalt RaQ 4r
offers a high return on investment based on the space it occupies.  A
standard rack can fit up to 40 RaQs.·	Because the RaQ comes pre-configured
with all of the necessary tools, service providers can offer additional
layered services without having to incur additional costs to add
functionality to the box.  This includes tools like ASP support, 128-bit SSL
and RAID 1.
Benefits to customers
Less expensive to develop Web applications 
Explanation
The integration of Chili!Soft ASP and PHP as standards on the Cobalt RaQ 4r
extend the development capabilities in the RaQ product line.  Customers can
spend more time developing applications using the tools they know and not
worry if the server supports it.
Benefits to customers
Unparalleled balance between performance, reliability and price
Explanation
Cobalt believes other server appliance solutions in the market do not offer
these levels of performance and reliability for the price of the RaQ 4r.
The RaQ 4r comes standard with RAID 1 (disk mirroring) reliability and is
able to handle over 35 million Web hits a day.

About Cobalt Networks, Inc.
Cobalt Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: COBT) is a leading developer of server
appliances that enable organizations to establish an online presence easily,
cost effectively and reliably.  Cobalt's product lines - the Cobalt Qube,
Cobalt Cache, Cobalt RaQ and Cobalt NASRaQ - are used as Internet and Web
hosting server appliances at businesses, Internet Service Providers and
educational institutions.  Cobalt's solutions are delivered through a global
network of distributors, value-added resellers and ISPs. Founded in 1996,
Cobalt Networks, Inc. (http://www.cobalt.com) is located in Mountain View,
California - the heart of Silicon Valley - with international offices in
Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands. 
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©2000 Cobalt Networks, Inc., the Cobalt logo, Cobalt Networks, Cube, Cobalt
Qube, Cobalt RaQ, RaQ, Cobalt CacheRaQ and Cobalt NASRaQ and Cobalt StaQware
are trademarks of Cobalt Networks, Inc. Other product names are trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Certain statements in this press release include forward-looking statements
that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results to be
materially different from expectations. Such risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to, risks associated with industry trends
related to Internet service providers, application service providers and the
market acceptance of Cobalt's products for those uses. Investors are advised
to read Cobalt's Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q
and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a
further discussion of such risks and uncertainties as well as the other
uncertainties and risks Cobalt faces.