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Privacy Protection and Pop-Up Killer Added to RapidBrowser 5.0 - RapidMedia Network Releases Latest Version of their ALL-IN-ONE Desktop Portal

CHICAGO, IL- June 18, 2002 - RapidMedia Network today announced the release of RapidBrowser Version 5.0, adding Privacy Protection and Pop-Up Killer features to their patent pending desktop portal software. With the release of RapidBrowser 5.0, RapidMedia continues to innovate and improve upon its revolutionary client/server software while responding to recent consumer Internet demands and concerns.

RapidBrowser now protects user privacy by removing user’s Internet records from their computer upon sign out. Users now have the option to automatically clear cookies, history, cached files, URL's, searches and temporary Internet files, leaving no traces of browsing history behind. Further, RapidBrowser’s password protected login ensures double privacy for users. The password login also allows users to save and retrieve their encrypted favorites and cookies via remote server.

Answering consumer cries for an unobstructed surfing experience, RapidBrowser now offers users the option to kill pop-ups, pop-unders, exit pop-ups and other hidden pages. It also prevents the annoying tactic of pages that automatically change the user’s Home Page.

RapidBrowser's new privacy and pop-up killer features only add the wealth of functionality in the ALL-IN-ONE desktop portal. Other features include: media player with playlist, multi-network Instant Messaging (ICQ, AOL, MSN, and Yahoo), peer-to-peer video conferencing, MP3 and online radio, tab-based web browsing, multiple home pages, auto-login to Hotmail and Yahoo email, live TV and PVR (with TV tuner card), and more.

"RapidMedia's goal is to create the ultimate desktop portal software for our clients and for consumers" says Vic Tyagi, CEO of RapidMedia Network. "With the addition of privacy protection and pop-up killer features, the RapidBrowser is the web surfer's best friend. Consumers are paying anywhere from$30 to $90 for separate privacy and pop-up killer software. RapidBrowser integrates both of these popular programs along with our other multimedia and communications features for only $29.95."

RapidMedia Network customizes and private labels its patent-pending RapidBrowser for broadband ISPs, portal and media companies, as well as corporate Intranets. The consumer version of RapidBrowser 5.0 is now available at www.rapidbrowser.com.

About RapidMedia Network
RapidMedia Network, Inc. (www.rapidmedianetwork.com) is a global Internet software, appliance and services company. Company products include client/server software solutions designed for broadband ISPs and corporate Intranets, as well as IM server appliances for business (RapidIM). RapidMedia's communication products deliver key competitive advantages to organizations by accelerating and streamlining business operations.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Al Connor
Office (630) 801-1700 x25
Fax (630) 801-1495
aconnor@rapidmedianetwork.com