All New Morpheus(TM) Version 5.0 Ushers in Next Era of File-Sharing

All New Morpheus(TM) Version 5.0 Ushers in Next Era of File-Sharing

Patent-Pending NEOnet(TM) Powered Peer-to-Peer Software Delivers More Power With Greater Accuracy Wrapped in a New Smart User Interface That Also Integrates BitTorrent Searches

Morpheus Drops 3rd Party Bundled Software and Re-Launches Community Forums

LOS ANGELES, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- After nearly two years in development and in the face of an expected landmark Supreme Court ruling, StreamCast Networks, Inc., the creator of the popular Morpheus file-sharing software, today announced the public availability of the beta version of Morpheus 5.0, its most advanced peer-to-peer file search and sharing software ever. The new fully loaded Morpheus 5.0 is available for FREE download at www.morpheus.com.

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"Morpheus 5 is truly a breakthrough product that elevates the file-sharing experience to an entirely new level. Everything about it is totally new, ranging from the Smart User Interface to the improved NEOnet(TM) search technology under the hood," said Michael Weiss, CEO of StreamCast Networks, Inc. "While some in the entertainment industry may view our powerful new technology as an even greater threat, we believe that Morpheus can prove to be one of the shining stars for their digital future if only they would be open-minded to work with us. Together we can find solutions a lot quicker than their attorneys ever will," Weiss added.

With the additional integration of BitTorrent searches, consumers will immediately notice Morpheus' reliability and ease of use for finding and downloading all types of media files including mp3 audio, music, videos, movies, games, software, pictures and documents. NEOnet(TM) technology provides consumers with lightning fast download speeds and unmatched search accuracy, even for rare and unique content that can't be found anywhere else.

Due to overwhelming consumer demand, the new Morpheus 5.0 Beta removes all 3rd party bundled software, remains completely free of spyware and will not display pop-up ads. Returning after a nearly three year absence is the popular Morpheus Forum(TM), which in addition to its Chat Rooms, gives consumers access to a large and friendly community that provides newcomers with help, assistance and information that they may need.

Morpheus continues to provide one of the safest and most secure environments for file-sharing and searching, including the ability to seamlessly integrate a user's installed anti-virus software to help prevent malicious files from infecting their computer; and also contains user-enabled parental filters to keep unwanted content away from children. Morpheus includes free Bitzi anti-spoofing look-ups so that consumers find what they want and avoid downloading bogus or spoofed files.

Upcoming features in the new Morpheus 5.0 series will include iPod compatibility, Podcast searches, Mobile Morpheus and a custom Morpheus eWallet that will enable users to easily purchase in excess of one million authorized music, video and game files through Morpheus.

About StreamCast Networks, Inc.

StreamCast Networks, Inc., developers and distributors of the popular Morpheus file-sharing and search software, is revolutionizing Internet-based digital media distribution and distributed peer-to-peer technologies. Morpheus provides creators and copyright holders the ability to sell their content to a large and growing targeted market of peer-to-peer users. Over 134 million copies of Morpheus have been downloaded according to CNET's download.com. More information is located at www.streamcastnetworks.com, www.morpheus.com, and www.neonetwork.com

Contact: Brian O'Neal, Morpheus, StreamCast Networks, Inc. boneal@morpheus.com - (818) 887-8610 x. 122

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CONTACT: Brian O'Neal, Morpheus, StreamCast Networks, Inc., +1-818-887-8610 ext. 122, mobile, +1-310-702-8844, boneal@morpheus.com

Web site: http://www.morpheus.com/ http://www.download.com/ http://www.streamcastnetworks.com/ http://www.neonetwork.com/

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