ARTISOFT ANNOUNCES LANTASTIC(R) FOR WINDOWS(R) 95

     

          (TUCSON, AZ -- October 9, 1995) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced 

          today the LANtastic for Windows 95 network operating system, 

          a 32-bit client and server version of the award-winning 

          LANtastic system.  LANtastic for Windows 95 will allow 

          Artisoft customers to easily integrate the power and 

          performance of Windows 95 PCs into their existing LANtastic 

          networks.  The LANtastic software will also allow users to 

          create a single, cohesive network from Windows 95, Windows, 

          DOS, OS/2(R) and a variety of Intel(R) hardware platforms. 

          LANtastic for Windows 95 is expected to begin shipping in 

          January 1996.

     

          "Our small and medium business customers tell us they will 

          migrate to Windows 95 technology, but at a gradual pace," 

          said Bill Peterson, Artisoft Vice President of Worldwide 

          Marketing.  "We believe LANtastic for Windows 95 is the 

          perfect solution to help them protect and use their existing 

          investments in computer hardware and software, while growing 

          their businesses and networks with the integration of 

          Windows 95 PCs," he added.

     

          FEATURES

     

          A unique feature of the LANtastic for Windows 95 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 to this, 

          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 less 

          navigating through the network.  It also includes a template 

          feature, in which a profile of user attributes is created 

          once for applying later as needed for individuals.  The 

          benefit is increased productivity for the network 

          administrator.

     

          Also new to the network administration is enhanced security 

          with four new levels of access for supervisors.  This 

          feature provides different levels of access, depending on 

          whether the supervisor needs low, middle or top access and 

          management privileges within the network.

     

          Current LANtastic customers will find a familiar yet updated 

          user interface in LANtastic for Windows 95, that integrates 

          well with the Windows 95 desktop and feature set.

     

          The LANtastic for Windows 95 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, Artisoft's 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.

     

          AVAILABILITY

     

          LANtastic for Windows 95 will be available as: software-only 

          kits for 1, 5, 10 and 25 users; two-user starter kits that 

          include software, two network interface cards and cable; and 

          add-on kits with software, a network interface card and 

          cable.  Pricing, which will be set approximately 30 days 

          before the product ships, is expected to be less than the 

          current $119 (MSRP) for a single-user software-only version 

          of the LANtastic v6.0 network operating system.

     

          Value-added resellers will be able to preview LANtastic for 

          Windows 95 at Artisoft's 24-city LANtastic Reseller Alliance 

          Tour from Oct. 12 through Nov. 7.

     

          Artisoft (Nasdaq "ASFT") is the world's leading supplier of 

          powerful, easy and affordable networking solutions designed 

          to increase connectivity and communications within and 

          between small and medium businesses.  The company offers the 

          award-winning LANtastic network operating system as well as 

          network management, backup and multiplatform connectivity 

          systems.  Artisoft maintains nine offices outside the United 

          States, and distributes its connectivity 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

     

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