Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 11:56:55 -0400 From: Meghan Thueme <meghan@rave.com> To: letters@lwn.net Subject: Rave Enjoys Increased Sales Revenue Immediate Press Announcement Contact: Christine Laikind, director of marketing Voice: 810-939-8230, ext 263 E-mail: marketing@rave.com RAVE COMPUTER ENJOYS INCREASED SALES REVENUE IN SECOND QUARTER (Sterling Heights, Michigan - July 25, 2000) Rave Computer Association, Inc., a privately held original equipment manufacturer of SPARC systems, reported a record increase in sales revenue of up to 45% from the previous year-end. Rave Computer's increased sales momentum continues to be strong and third quarter is already expected to exceed from last years' quarterly report as well. Most of Rave Computer's increased sales revenue has come from their privately labeled Rave Systems product line. Rave Systems provide custom built SPARC system solutions to customers who have unique application specifications that cannot be met by off-the-shelf configured hardware. The Rave Systems product line, manufactured at Rave Computer's facility in Sterling Heights, Michigan, has surpassed earlier corporate projections. About Rave Computer Association, Inc. Rave Computer Association, Inc., provides quality-configured systems around Sun's SPARC technology with software, compatible peripherals and other exceptional value-added services. Rave's custom-built systems offer robust processing performance, flexibility, and reliability. Rave Computer's UL test facility and ISO-9002 procedures ensure quality products and services. More information about Rave Computer Association, Inc., and its integration services can be found on their web site at: www.rave.net or by calling 1-800-966-7283. E-mail inquiries may be sent to info@rave.com. -- Meghan Thueme Marketing Administrative Assistant Rave Computer Association, Inc. Voice: 800-966-7283 ext 336 Fax: 810-939-7431 E-mail: meghan@rave.net www.rave.net