{ARTISOFT NOW SHIPPING LANTASTIC(R) VERSION 5.0   

     (TUCSON, AZ -- March 22, 1993) -- Artisoft, Inc.announced today that
     it has begun shipping v5.0 of its LANtastic Local Area Network. This
     new version of the award-winning LANtastic network operating system
     incorporates additional features, including multiplatform connectivity
     for corporate workgroups as well as enhanced network administration,
     extended security and improved printing capabilities. 

     Significant new features include global resources that redirect drive
     and printer connections to other servers; bridged NetWare(R), UNIX
     NFS, OS/2(R) HPFS, WORM and other non-DOS drives; a routable NetBios
     that joins multiple networks through IEEE compliant routers, including
     an IPX routing option; and delayed despooling that allows large files
     to be printed at low traffic times. A new LANtastic for Windows(TM)
     scrapbook feature facilitates the exchange of text, graphics and audio
     information across the network. 

     Artisoft develops and manufactures a full line of innovative, cost-
     effective network communication solutions including the LANtastic
     Local Area Network. Recognized as the leader in peer-to-peer
     networking for DOS and Windows environments, the LANtastic network now
     offers multiplatform connectivity solutions for NetWare, TCP/IP and
     Macintosh(R) systems. It allows up to 500 users of IBM(R) -compatible
     computers to connect and share information and peripheral devices such
     as printers, hard drives and CD-ROMs, and has won numerous industry
     awards for its cost-effective features, performance and ease of use.
     Artisoft distributes the LANtastic network and its other connectivity
     products in over 70 countries worldwide and maintains international
     offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Germany,
     Italy, Latin America, Canada, Australia and Japan.

     For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact:

     Artisoft, Inc. 
     691 E. River Road
     Tucson, AZ 85704
     Sales 800/846-9726, ext. 611. 
     Corporate 602/293-4000
     Fax 602/293-8065