ARTISOFT ANNOUNCES LANTASTIC FOR OS/2 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 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 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 to UNIX, 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 dedicated server, and the
Simply LANtastic 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, and LAN Manager systems.

LANtastic for OS/2 network users will also have the benefit of co- existing
with Novell NetWare 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 and Eagle Technology's NE2000 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 and Eagle Technology 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 602/670-7101.

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