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ARTISOFT ANNOUNCES LANTASTIC(R) FOR OS/2(R) NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEM

First True Worldwide Peer Networking System for OS/2 Users

        (TUCSON, AZ -- Oct. 3, 1994) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced today a
new 32-bit network operating system designed for users of the IBM(R)
OS/2 operating system. As the first true widespread OS/2 peer-to-peer
network operating system on the market today, the LANtastic for OS/2
network will allow LANtastic network users to easily integrate OS/2
system machines into their existing DOS and Windows(TM) networks.
LANtastic for OS/2 network users will be able to connect to key SMB-
based network operating system servers, including those from IBM
Corporation and Microsoft Corporation. This network is expected to
begin  shipping by the end of 1994.

        "From DOS to Windows, Macintosh(R) to UNIX(R), Artisoft offers
premier operating system compatibility as well as connectivity to
today's principal network operating environments," commented Artisoft
Vice President of Software Products Sunil Padiyar. "This announcement
marks yet another operating system choice for LANtastic network users
and adds key universality to our networking line.

        "This product is a direct result of our relationship with IBM,"
continued Padiyar. "We are pleased to have had the opportunity to
develop a sophisticated peer network for the users in the OS/2
market."

Advanced Connectivity
        Users of the LANtastic for OS/2 network will be able to connect to
Artisoft's family of network operating systems, including LANtastic
network versions 5.0 and 6.0, the CorStream(TM) dedicated server, and
the  Simply LANtastic(TM) network. In addition, users can connect to key
servers on such networks as IBM's LAN Server and  Microsoft's Windows
for Workgroups, Windows NT(TM), and LAN  Manager systems.

        LANtastic for OS/2 network users will also have the benefit of co-
existing with Novell(R) NetWare(R) 3 and 4 and LAN Server network
client  software on the same machine, allowing users to operate on
multiple  networks simultaneously.

        "This network is a very desirable solution for existing OS/2 users
who are considering networking because it is the only true worldwide
OS/2 peer-to-peer solution available. It also offers OS/2 workgroup
users an easy way to add peer features to their network while
maintaining connectivity to the enterprise LAN," said Padiyar.
"Because  it is based on the award-winning, mature LANtastic core
system, the  LANtastic for OS/2 network is one of the most
cost-effective, easy-to-  use OS/2-based networks on the market today.
It combines the 32-bit  multi-tasking, multi-threaded power of the OS/2
environment with the  LANtastic network's ease of installation, use, and
maintenance as well  as low cost."

Ease of Use
        Artisoft took advantage of the native OS/2 Presentation Manager
Graphical User Interface (GUI) to provide LANtastic for OS/2 network
users with an object-oriented design that shields them from the
intricacy of the network operating system. This intuitive desktop
design  provides users with the familiar look and feel of OS/2 for easy
network  installation and use.

Security
        The tight security features of the LANtastic for OS/2 network
extend from individual to group accounts and use Access Control Lists
(ACLs) to specify account privileges and access rights. Network
administrators will also have the ability to assign time-of-day,
day-of-  week, drive and resource restrictions.

Management
        A modular server gives network administrators configuration
flexibility to load and unload support for features such as auditing,
printing and remote accounts. The dynamic task management feature uses
 OS/2 capabilities to efficiently support a large number of network
users. Presentation Manager network programs allow administrators to
control client and server performance through such capabilities as
drive  and printer redirections, account and resource management, audit
and  notification control, and more.

Additional Features
        The LANtastic for OS/2 network provides support for network
applications that use Named Pipes, which provides more efficient
interprocess communication between programs on different computers.
With  Named Pipes, users can take advantage of distributed,
client-server  applications as well as leading database systems that are
based on the  SQL (Structured Query Language) software standard.

        Users will also have the benefit of OS/2 printer queues that
provide flexible network control and configuration including rushing,
holding, releasing, deleting and viewing the status of print jobs.

        The LANtastic for OS/2 network software can be configured to use
Artisoft's NodeRunner/SI(TM) and Eagle Technology's NE2000(TM) network
 adapters, as well as a wide range of third-party adapters that are
supplied with standard OS/2 NDIS 2.0 drivers.

Pricing
        Artisoft will be offering the LANtastic for OS/2 network in one-,
five-, 10-, 25-, 50-, and 100-user software kits starting in price
from  $139 for a one-user kit to $5,009 for 100 users.

        Artisoft (Nasdaq "ASFT") is one of the world's leading suppliers
of scalable, cost-effective networking solutions to departmental
workgroups and small- and medium-sized businesses. The company offers
the award-winning LANtastic network operating system as well as
network  management, backup and multiplatform connectivity systems.
Under the  combined Artisoft(R) and Eagle Technology(TM) brand names,
the company  is also one of the world's leading providers of Ethernet
adapters.  Artisoft maintains 12 international offices and distributes
the  LANtastic network and its other connectivity products in more than
100  countries worldwide.

        For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact
Artisoft, Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Sales
800/233-  5564. Corporate 602/670-7100. Fax [phone]. # # #

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