ARTISOFT NOW SHIPPING LANTASTIC(R) FOR WINDOWS(R) 95

     

          (TUCSON, AZ -- January 3, 1996) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced 

          today that it is now shipping the LANtastic for Windows 95 

          network operating system, a 32-bit client and server version 

          of the award-winning LANtastic network operating system.

          The new software allows users to easily integrate the power 

          and performance of Windows 95 PCs into existing LANtastic 

          networks, forming a single LANtastic network from any 

          combination of PCs running Windows 95, Windows, DOS and 

          OS/2(R).  LANtastic for Windows 95 is available in 

          software-only packages for 1, 5, 10 and 25 users, with per 

          user costs ranging from $72 (MSRP on a 25-user package) to 

          $119 (MSRP on a single-user package).  Upgrades are also 

          available in software-only packages for one or five users, 

          with per user costs of $79 and $60 (MSRP), respectively.

     

          "LANtastic for Windows 95 is a must for us," said Melvin 

          Kenoly, President of X-Ware Engineering, Vallejo, 

          California.  "We need to be able to have our machines 

          configured for different environments -- DOS, Windows v3.1 

          and Windows 95 -- yet have those same machines 

          interconnected to a common server.  The LANtastic for 

          Windows 95 network is the only solution."

     

          FEATURES

     

          A unique feature of the LANtastic for Windows 95 network 

          operating system is that it allows users on Windows 95 PCs 

          to access and share files, CD-ROMs and printers with DOS-, 

          Windows-, or OS/2-based PCs on a LANtastic network.  In 

          addition, LANtastic for Windows 95 has enhanced features for 

          network administration, security and the network user's 

          interface.

     

     

          The new network administration feature allows users to view 

          and add groups and users from a central screen with more 

          direct navigating through the network.  It also includes a 

          template feature, in which a profile of user attributes is 

          created once and applied each time new users are added to 

          the network.  The benefit is increased productivity for the 

          network administrator.

     

          In response to users' concerns about Windows 95 security, 

          Artisoft also enhanced the LANtastic for Windows 95 network 

          administration, with four new levels of access for 

          supervisors.  This feature provides different levels of 

          access, depending on whether the supervisor needs low, 

          middle or high access and management privileges within the 

          network.

     

          Current LANtastic customers will find a familiar, yet 

          updated, user interface in LANtastic for Windows 95 that 

          works well with the Windows 95 desktop and feature set.

     

          The LANtastic for Windows 95 network operating system 

          includes a new LANtastic Custom Control Panel which allows 

          users to customize tabs and buttons, displaying as much or 

          as little information as they want.  Users can change 

          settings to suit their needs for color, tab names, icons and 

          applications, all from the Control Panel.  Plus, they can 

          drag and drop up to 100 different application icons onto 16 

          user-definable tabbed pages, and set password protection for 

          each page.

     

          Through the Custom Control Panel, value-added resellers can 

          incorporate their logo or company information into "about" 

          screens, and add their applications or utilities to provide 

          a custom solution for the end user.

     

          The software-only kits now shipping consist of a single 

          CD-ROM, a license diskette and documentation.  In addition 

          to the software-only kits, Artisoft expects to ship 

          LANtastic for Windows 95 two-user starter kits and add-on 

          kits later this month.  The two-user starter kits, priced at 

          $349 (MSRP), will include software, two network interface 

          cards and cable.  The add-on kits with software, a network 

          interface card and cable will begin at $169 (MSRP).

     

          Artisoft (Nasdaq "ASFT") leads the industry in providing 

          easy-to-use, affordable networking and communications 

          solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.  Chosen by 

          nearly four million users worldwide to connect and share 

          computer resources, Artisoft solutions include the 

          award-winning LANtastic family of networking products, Modem 

          Assist Plus(R) modem and phone line sharing products, and 

          CoSession(TM) remote access software.  The company maintains 

          nine offices outside the United States, and distributes its 

          products in more than 100 countries.

     

          For more information about Artisoft or its product line, 

          contact Artisoft, Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ 

          85745.  Sales Consultation Center 800/233-5564.  Corporate 

          520/670-7100.  Fax 520/670-7101.  World Wide Web home page 

          http://www.artisoft.com.  Recent Artisoft press releases are 

          available at no charge through PR Newswire's Company News 

          On-Call fax-on-demand system; call 800/758-5804 and enter 

          company number 107158.

     

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