BAKBONE SHIPS ENTERPRISE-LEVEL DATA PROTECTION FOR MAC OS X "PANTHER" SERVER

MACWORLD EXPO, SAN FRANCISCO - August 23, 2004 - BakBone Software=99 (TSX:
BKB, OTCBB: BKBOF), a global provider of data recovery software, today
announced the availability of NetVault's data protection solution for
customers using the Mac OS=AE X Server version 10.3 "Panther." From the
experts in open systems data recovery, BakBone will offer its
enterprise-class software, including data backup, restore, and disaster
recovery software. With the addition of enhanced data protection for
Panther Server, NetVault now helps customers integrate Panther Server into
a true heterogeneous enterprise IT environment.

"BakBone's rapid disk-to-disk backup and recovery capability is perfectly
suited for data intensive environments, such as rich media and digital
video editing," said Keith Rickard, president and CEO of BakBone
Software. "NetVault runs natively on Mac OS X and offers the advanced data
protection that Panther Server users need."

"Panther Server combines the most popular solutions from the open source
world with breakthrough management tools to create the most powerful and
easy-to-use server for Mac, Windows and UNIX users," said Ron Okamoto,
Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. "NetVault is an
excellent solution that provides Panther Server customers with robust
protection to back up their valuable data."

Today's announcement further expands the number of applications and
platforms BakBone now supports. The availability of NetVault as a single
data protection software solution on the Panther Server will provide users
the assurance they need to aggressively accelerate their Mac OS adoption
plans. Customers will be able to confidently deploy a reliable, high
performance system with the same level of protection that they are familiar
with in other operating system environments.

About BakBone Software, Inc.
BakBone Software is a leading international data recovery 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 sized
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, you can learn more information about
BakBone's products and services at www.bakbone.com or email info@bakbone.com=
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