New Droppix Recorder Adds Built-in CD/DVD Label Making and LightScribe Support

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PARIS, September 18, 2005—Droppix, the new gold standard in digital media technology, announced today the availability of version 1.6 of its next-generation CD and DVD creation software, Droppix Recorder, which includes an integrated label-making module and support for drives using Hewlett Packard’s LightScribe technology.

The Droppix Label Maker module lets users create customized labels for their CDs and DVDs, then print them directly on the surface of the disc via LightScribe-enabled optical drives. In addition, Droppix Recorder 1.6 includes new data encryption capabilities and the ability to easily change the BookType of DVDs. As always, Droppix Recorder is available for a free 30-day full-featured trial download.

“This new version of Droppix Recorder gives users a complete, end-to-end disc recording and label-crating solution with professional features that previously required knowledge of several applications,” said Robert Juzyna, CEO of Droppix. “In addition, with support for LightScribe, Droppix Recorder is truly the most advanced and easiest-to-use CD and DVD production software.”

New for Droppix Recorder 1.6:

• Droppix Label Maker with LightScribe Technology: Design your own labels and print directly on the surface of the disc media with LightScribe-enabled optical drives.
• Data Encryption: Easily password-protect some or all of your files before recording to CD or DVD.
• BookType: Change the BookType of your disc media to recognize DVD±R and DVD±R9 media as DVD-ROM, and increase the compatibility of these media types of discs on older drives.
• Wizard: The Droppix Wizard has been completely redesigned for increased ease-of-use, better readability and with the look-and-feel of Windows XP.

Additional features & functions:

• Fast & secure data backup in just a few clicks
• Simple and intuitive user interface
• Support for CD, CD-RW, DVD±R/W, DVD±R DL and DVD-RAM
• Easy creation of music CDs and sophisticated multimedia compilations
• Integrated ISO editor
• Exact 1:1 copies of non-protected CDs or DVDs
• Extract ("rip") music from audio CDs
• Create video discs playable on home DVD players
• Automatically download and update firmware
• Analysis and performance test tools
• Supports most available CD and DVD burners
• Integrated online help and free online product upgrades
• 100% free support

Pricing & Availability:

Droppix Recorder 1.6 is available for purchase via the Droppix web site (www.droppix.com) for a retail price of € 39.90 (about US$50), as well as via dozens of software download web sites worldwide. A free full-featured 30-day trial download of Droppix Recorder is also available.

About Droppix:

Droppix SARL, the new gold standard in digital media technology, is a Paris-based company that designs, publishes and markets powerful and intuitive CD and DVD production software packages for individuals and businesses.

Droppix Recorder™, is a next-generation CD and DVD creation software package that provides the advanced features and functions required by professional users as well as an easy-to-use user interface that even novice users find intuitive. Droppix Recorder lets users create CDs and DVDs with data, music, photos and videos and includes support for professional disc labeling with LightScribe for Direct Disc Labeling technology from Hewlett Packard.

Droppix distributes its software globally though the Company’s web site as well as via internet-based software download partners such as C|Net’s Download.com. For more information, visit www.droppix.com.