FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -------------------------- Of interest to editors/authors covering: Computers/Software, Technology, Internet, Parenting/Family, Security, Video Guardian Software Introduces Monitor 8.0 New Software Provides Parental Control Solution WESTBORO, MA - March 3, 2003 /PRnetwire.com/ -- Guardian Software, Inc. (www.guardiansoftware.com) is announcing Guardian Monitor 8.0, a complete solution to the problem of protecting your loved ones online and serves as your personal supervisor when you are not there. This downloadable software provides a complete solution. Guardian 8.0 provides control over chat, email, Websites visited, passing or receiving specific information and can monitor peer-to-peer download sites like KazaA. The software monitors incoming and outgoing messages and can be configured between an open or stealth operating mode. Guardian 8.0 records all keystrokes, all display screens, files downloaded and uses a comprehensive library of restricted words and phrases to monitor both sides of conversations. Guardian's Videoeye(tm) actually records a searchable video of computer usage, not just snapshots. "We are very concerned that most parents don't know what their children do while they are online", said Rick Currier, President/CEO of Guardian Software. "We are pleased to offer software that solves the problem and is easy to use. It was designed with the assistance of a clinical child psychologist, on staff, that is available to respond to questions by email at no charge. We also offer a free service called Guardian Viewer that permits you to scan your computer for objectionable content." Guardian Software, Inc. was formed in 2000 with the mission to provide high quality Internet usage software for the home and commercial markets. The founders of Guardian Software have extensive experience in developing Internet testing solutions and have applied this experience to deliver innovative features for Guardian Monitor 8.0, the first in a series of products that are focused on protecting children online. http://www.guardiansoftware.com Guardian has partnered with Digital River, Inc. (Nasdaq:DRIV), a leading global e-commerce outsourcer, to provide digital fulfillment and customer support for Guardian Monitor 8.0. Digital River brings together the e-commerce technology, world-class infrastructure and best practice expertise needed to manage the online purchase and delivery of the software.. Media Contact: Jerry Klein Guardian Software, Inc. jklein@guardiansoftware.com 508-366-1520 Ext. 163 # # # [source of news = Guardian Software, Inc.] S2P-PRN// Guardian Software Introduces Monitor 8.0 ref: http://www.send2press.com/2archive/2003/pr_03_0303-guardian.txt ---------------------------------------------