Frost Prioleau Joins Critical Path Board of Directors.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2004

Critical Path, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPTH), a global provider of digital communications software and services, today announced that Frost R.R. Prioleau, Managing Partner of Blue Bridge Capital, has joined

Critical Path's Board of Directors. His appointment, which was made at a recent meeting of the Board, is effective immediately. In addition, the company announced that Chris Gorog has left the Board to devote more time to his duties as chairman and CEO of Roxio, Inc. (Nasdaq:ROXI), one of the leading providers of digital media software.

"I am very pleased to welcome Frost to the Board," said William McGlashan, chairman and chief executive officer of Critical Path. "He brings a strong background in developing Internet-based software companies that will be helpful as we execute on our strategy. In addition, I'm very grateful to Chris Gorog for the advice and assistance he has given to Critical Path."

Mr. Prioleau founded Blue Bridge Capital in September 2003 to provide capital and management support to companies with high growth potential. In conjunction with investments made by Blue Bridge Capital, Mr. Prioleau is currently serving as the CEO of the Nova Media Group, which owns a worldwide patent portfolio on the Artlite printing process, and also as CEO of Blue Plex Partners, a start up company developing advanced Internet search capabilities. Prior to forming Blue Bridge Capital, Mr. Prioleau was the President and a member of the Board of Directors of Intraware, Inc. (Nasdaq:ITRA), a provider of electronic software delivery and management solutions. Mr. Prioleau holds a bachelors degree in engineering management systems from Princeton University.

About Critical Path, Inc.

Critical Path, Inc. (Nasdaq:CPTH) is a global provider of digital communications software and services, headquartered in San Francisco. More information is available at www.criticalpath.net.

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