RioPort Receives MetaTrust Certification for its RioPort Digital Audio Manager Software; RioPort's Audio Manager Software Now Featured in Magex Digital Music Download System

Business Wire, Jan 6, 2000

About Magex

Magex is a digital commerce service developed by National Westminster Bank (NatWest) to create a secure and efficient environment for the trading of digital content on the Internet. The Magex technology addresses many of the security and payment problems surrounding digital distribution, enabling fast, safe and easy web transactions. Created by NatWest and incorporating Digital Rights Management from US partner, InterTrust Technologies Corporation, Magex delivers the persistent protection of copyright products such as -- music, information and games in any format alongside a simple, trusted payment process. Because businesses can now offer their best products for download with confidence their customers will appreciate the broader, richer choice on offer. Consumers and content providers can find more details and register their interest at Magex website www.magex.com.

About RioPort, Inc.

RioPort, Inc. is redefining digital audio by delivering an integrated, secure platform for acquiring, managing and experiencing music and spoken audio programming from the Internet. A pioneer in the digital audio market, RioPort partners with companies to provide them with an easy-to-use platform that includes access to a wide range of digital audio content, customizable software solutions and device design services. For consumers, RioPort provides easy access to a variety of popular and innovative music and word programming through its RioPort.com digital audio site. In addition, RioPort markets the RioPort Audio Manager, an easy-to-use jukebox application for the acquisition, management and playback of digital audio content from the desktop or RioPort compatible portable appliances, which the company licenses to third-parties. RioPort also provides content companies with production services, including encoding and secure packaging, allowing them to easily get their content into the hands of digital audio enthusiasts. RioPort's investment partners include Vulcan Ventures, Oak Investment Partners, MTV Networks Online and S3, Inc. RioPort's Web site is at www.rioport.com.