WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--February 4, 1992--Novell, Inc., developer of NetWare
systems software, today announced a 200 user version of NetWare for
Macintosh that leads a list of enhanced solutions for the Apple Macintosh
personal computer user. NetWare for Macintosh now provides support for up
to 200 Macintosh users on a NetWare network, and supports SNMP, the
industry standard for network management. Through a new upgrade program,
users can increase the number of Macintosh computers supported on their
networks at special customer prices. Novell will distribute, free of
charge, the software component that activates the SNMP network management
feature in earlier versions of NetWare for Macintosh.

"We're making it easier for our customers to grow their networks," said
Steve Nelson, Novell director of product marketing. "By increasing the
number of Macintosh users that NetWare supports, and by providing industry
standard management capabilities, this series of enhancements reflects
Novell's commitment to the Macintosh user."

Support for 200-Users

Novell has enhanced NetWare for Macintosh so that it is now available in
three configurations: 20 users, 100 users, and 200 users. With the
addition of the 200-user version of NetWare for Macintosh, Novell provides
a greater user stratification, offering both entry-level and two high-end
solutions for the NetWare user.

Support for SNMP

The AppleTalk router included with the 20-user version of NetWare for
Macintosh supports the AppleTalk MIB I specification for SNMP. Developers
who have SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) consoles that support
these specifications now can view AppleTalk data within the router. This
control of their computer network gives administrators the ability to
obtain information on the status of an AppleTalk network.

Beginning in March 1992, Novell will distribute, free of charge, an
enhanced AppleTalk protocol stack that enables SNMP consoles to monitor
AppleTalk routing within NetWare for Macintosh. This software component,
designed for the 20- and 100-user versions of the product, will be
available through various on-line forums.

Upgrade Program

Novell will begin shipping the 200-user version of NetWare for Macintosh in
March 1992. In the United States and Canada, the suggested retail price of
the 200-user version is U.S. $2,995.00. With the start of a new upgrade
program, however, NetWare for Macintosh v3.x customers can upgrade their
level of Macintosh support at special customer rates.

Users of 20-user NetWare for Macintosh may upgrade to the 100-user version
for U.S. $1,770, and to the 200-user version for U.S.$2,770. NetWare for
Macintosh 100-user customers can upgrade to 200-user support for U.S.
$2,496.

For more information, customers should contact their Novell Authorized
Reseller, or call Novell at 1-800-NETWARE.

Support for DAL

In a related announcement, Novell will unveil support for Apple Computer's
Data Access Language (DAL). DAL is an SQL-based data manipulation language
that enables Macintosh users to access data that is stored on a mainframe
or mini computer, or on the network server, from within Macintosh
applications. When used in conjunction with NetWare SQL, NetWare for
Macintosh will provide support for DAL.

"As the Macintosh continues its growth in all segments of the market,
Novell is responding to the needs of Apple's customers by providing the
products and services that integrate the Macintosh into diverse corporate
environments," said Keith Fox, vice president of business markets for
Apple Computer.

With DAL for NetWare SQL, many off-the-shelf query and spreadsheet
applications for the Macintosh, such as Data Prism, Microsoft Excel and
Lotus 1-2-3, can immediately access NetWare SQL and Btrieve data.

Novell will support DAL connections to the Macintosh in the next release of
NetWare SQL.

Extending Macintosh Networking

Two recently announced products from Novell extend the boundaries of
Macintosh networking. NetWare Runtime v3.11 is an OEM version of NetWare
v3.11 that gives developers access to the AppleTalk protocol stack and
router, enabling developers to write cross-platform applications.

The NetWare Multi-Protocol Router v1.0 provides customers with a low-cost,
standalone router solution that includes the AppleTalk router. The
Multi-Protocol Router provides high performance routing of AppleTalk
packets across a Novell network.

Both of these Novell products enable customers to integrate the Macintosh
into their evolving networks, while preserving the existing hardware and
software investment.

Pricing and Availability

Novell will begin shipping the 200-user version of NetWare for Macintosh in
March 1992. In the United States and Canada, the suggested retail price of
the 200-user version is U.S. $2,995.00.

For more information, customers should contact their Novell Authorized
Reseller, or call Novell at 1-800-NETWARE.

Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL) is an operating system software company, the
developer of network services, specialized and general purpose operating
system software products including NetWare, DR DOS, DR Multiuser DOS and
FlexOS. Novell NetWare network computing products manage and control the
sharing of services, data and applications among computer workgroups,
departmental networks and business-wide information systems.

Novell Inc
122 East 1700 South, Provo, UT 84606-6194
801-429-7000

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