ARTISOFT NOW SHIPPING LANTASTIC(R) DEDICATED SERVER v1.1 Revised Version Offers Improved Ease of Use, Performance and Productivity for Growing Small Businesses (TUCSON, AZ -- April 5, 1995) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced today that it has begun shipping version 1.1 of its award-winning LANtastic Dedicated Server software (formerly called CorStream(TM)). The LANtastic Dedicated Server is high-performance server software for Artisoft's LANtastic networks v5.0 and above as well as the recently announced LANtastic Power Suite. It combines the LANtastic system's hallmark ease of use with the 32-bit engine of Novell's NetWare(R) 4 technology. This server software is targeted to growing small businesses that need the performance and expandability of a larger, more sophisticated network along with the affordability and ease of the LANtastic network. Pricing starts at $749 (MSRP) for a five-user version. "We believe that Artisoft's new LANtastic Dedicated Server is now bringing powerful client-server technology to the small business customer in an easy-to-use format," said Sunil Padiyar, Artisoft Vice President of Software Products. "It complements our family of scalable networking solutions and provides a clear growth path for LANtastic network customers," he added. The LANtastic Dedicated Server provides a migration path for existing LANtastic users with growing needs. The new server will provide improved network response, enhanced network printer performance, increased data safety, network growth capability, and an affordable network solution. FEATURES The LANtastic Dedicated Server includes several new features that offer increased ease of use, performance and productivity. Installation has been simplified with only six disks or one CD-ROM required and more extensive documentation. The server software can be installed in as little as 30 minutes for those using the CD-ROM. Once the software is installed, all configuration and maintenance can be done from any computer on the network. The installation has been further streamlined with automatic printer setup, eliminating the need to configure printers with commands from a separate PC on the network. Another enhancement in the installation restores archived control directories which makes it even easier to add the server to an existing LANtastic network. With this feature, previously set user account information is maintained and then easily restored during the installation to the new dedicated server. "The installation is more refined and simpler now," said Tom Smith, Artisoft reseller and Vice President of JES, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas. "As a beta test site, I've been using the LANtastic Dedicated Server since November and it hasn't hiccupped once. It's very reliable and easy to use. I'm very comfortable in saying this is the server environment you want to be using if you're a small business," he added. Also new to the dedicated server software is Ethernet II and IPX packet routing. This feature facilitates data and file transfers in mixed LANtastic and NetWare networks. It allows NetWare servers to share information with the new LANtastic Dedicated Server, particularly between branch or remote offices and main offices. Users of the LANtastic Dedicated Server can better utilize network resources through the new ADSFILE utility. This network management utility gives users access to many features, including space restrictions on directories, attribute controls and recovery of deleted files. The improved version of the server also supports Artisoft's Central Station(TM) II connectivity processor, allowing users to make better use of existing network resources. The Central Station II platform can be used as a print server, connecting up to five printers to the network. This enables users to position their PCs in safe or convenient locations and eliminates the need to dedicate a PC as a print server. The new server software builds upon key features found in the earlier version, including 32-bit architecture, disk mirroring and disk duplexing for fault tolerance, data compression/decompression and data migration. Users can access the new "drop-in" server through the same easy-to-use graphical user interface they are accustomed to in the LANtastic network. This means no learning curve for current LANtastic network users and a simple interface for new users. PRICING AND AVAILABILITY The LANtastic Dedicated Server is sold as "drop-in" server software for use within existing LANtastic networks, or as a network solution package including the server and the LANtastic v6.0 client software. Both offerings come in packages for 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 users. Pricing starts at $749 (MSRP) for a five-user "drop-in" version, and $899 (MSRP) for a five-user network bundle. Also available are license-independent upgrade packages, which will add all the new features of the LANtastic Dedicated Server to existing CorStream servers v1.0. Upgrade packages are being sold for a limited time at $299 (MSRP). After June 15, 1995, the price will be $499 (MSRP). The LANtastic Dedicated Server network can be easily expanded with add-on licenses for 5, 10, 25 or 50 users. The add-on package consists of a diskette with the applicable number of licenses and installation documentation. Pricing starts at $699 (MSRP) for a five-user license. The LANtastic Dedicated Server software complements Artisoft's scalable family of network operating system solutions, which include the Simply LANtastic(TM) network, the LANtastic v6.0 network, the LANtastic for OS/2(R) network, and the recently announced LANtastic Power Suite. Artisoft (Nasdaq "ASFT") is one of the world's leading suppliers of powerful, easy, affordable and safe networking solutions to small and growing businesses. The company offers the award-winning LANtastic network operating system as well as network management, backup and multiplatform connectivity systems. Artisoft maintains 10 international offices 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 800/233-5564. Corporate 520/670-7100. Fax 520/670-7101. # # #