Released on = June 28, 2007, 9:06 am

Press Release Author = FarStone Technology

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Howard selects DriveClone Pro as the foundation technology
for its Lifeguard recovery software.


Press Release Body = IRVINE, CA - Howard Technology Solutions, formerly known as
Howard Computers, has signed an agreement to license FarStone system recovery
software. Rebranded as \"LifeGuard,\" DriveClone System Recovery
(www.farstone.com/partner/driveclone-sr.htm) will be installed on Howard computers
running Windows Vista or XP.

Howard\'s partnership with FarStone began in 2005. \"We are happy to continue working
with FarStone on the latest version of LifeGuard,\" said Bill Archer, Howard\'s Vice
President of Purchasing. \"DriveClone System Recovery will reduce support costs for
our next-generation systems."

DriveClone System Recovery is installed on Howard computers through command line
prompts. It requires no change in the company\'s manufacturing environment.

The software gives customers the ability to recover lost data and restore damaged
computer systems, and to back up their hard drives with a complete external disk
image. For Howard, this technical support \"self-service\" means fewer calls from
customers and lower product returns.

\"DriveClone System Recovery adds value to the computer long after the warranty has
ended,\" said Tim Beech, Manager of Desktop Products for Howard. "Customers have
peace of mind, knowing that their Howard PC is always protected.\"

DriveClone System Recovery offers both internal and external backup. It creates a
compressed archive of all files, programs, and operating system information to a
hidden protected partition on the hard drive, and then automatically takes ongoing
system snapshots to log changes to that archive. These system snapshots are quick
recovery points for software-related data disasters.

The software\'s external hard disk imaging allows the customer to save an exact copy
of a hard drive or partition to DVD, a USB hard drive, or to a network share.
Scheduled incremental updates keep the saved disk image current. This enables
complete recovery from any data disaster, including hard drive failure, but takes
more time than quick recovery.

System manufacturers have the option of storing a factory backup image on a
DriveClone System Recovery\'s hidden partition. Customers can later access this
factory backup through a user-friendly interface to restore data.

ABOUT HOWARD TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Howard Technology Solutions is the system manufacturing division of Howard
Industries, a privately-owned $1 billion company. Howard Technology Solutions,
formerly known as Howard Computers, is a leading manufacturer and reseller of
computer hardware and related equipment that delivers real-world technology
solutions. Howard's 100% US-based workforce prides itself on bringing to market
superior products that are backed by incomparable customer service. Understanding
the importance of maximizing every dollar a customer invests in their solutions,
Howard provides free telephone and Web support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from a
friendly team of experts to the original purchaser for the life of every one of
their systems. Some customers refer to this as "the Howard difference."

ABOUT FARSTONE TECHNOLOGY

Founded in 1993, FarStone Technology is a software publisher holding multiple
patents for data backup and system recovery. The company markets its software to
large Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Internet Service Providers (ISPs),
small businesses, and to consumers worldwide. FarStone\'s technology partners include
AOL, Authentium, Intel, NEC, Phoenix Technologies, Seagate, Trend Micro, Fujitsu,
HiNet Taiwan, and Toshiba. For more information, please visit www.farstone.com.

Web Site = http://www.farstone.com

Contact Details = FarStone Technology
6 Morgan, Suite 160
Irvine, CA 92618
tel: 949 458-3666
www.farstone.com