    AST RESEARCH, INC.         TECHNICAL BULLETIN #0798                  12-21-92

                     ADVANTAGE! SYSTEMS AND MICROSOFT PUBLISHER

    PROBLEM:       When installing Microsoft Publisher on an AST Advantage!
                   system, using the diskettes provided by AST, an error message
                   is displayed after the user is prompted to enter his name and
                   company, stating that the diskettes must not be write
                   protected.  (PR#C07002)

    CAUSE:         The installation diskette (AST part number 910574-001) is
                   write protected.

    AFFECTED
    SYSTEMS:       All AST Advantage systems shipped with Microsoft Publisher.

    SOLUTION:      Replace the original installation diskette (AST part number
                   910574-001 Revision A) with a new installation diskette (AST
                   part number 910574-001 Revision B).