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Stephen Mitchell
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(415) 967-2774

Mary Lindsay
Lindsay PR
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Starlight Networks Appoints Russell Knittel, CFO

January 3, 1995, Mountain View, Calif. -- Starlight Networks, the leading provider of video server software solutions, has appointed Russell J. Knittel as Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Knittel has over 20 years experience in accounting and finance, most recently as Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO of Crystallume (Santa Clara, Calif.), a manufacturer of advanced synthetic diamond products for the automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries.

"Mr. Knittel brings to Starlight invaluable experience in the computer industry and a broader background in other businesses as well. His strength in finance and administration will help manage Starlight's continued growth over the coming year and beyond," said Jim Long, president of Starlight Networks.

Prior to joining Crystallume, Mr. Knittel was Director of Finance and Corporate Controller at Valid Logic Systems, Inc., and was earlier with Monsanto Company and Hughes Aircraft. Mr. Knittel earned an MBA from California State University, San Jose in 1982, and graduated with a BA in Accounting in 1973 from California State University, Fullerton.

Starlight Networks is located at 205 Ravendale Drive, Mountain View, CA 94043; phone 415/967-2774

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