FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

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ARTISOFT NOW SHIPPING LANTASTIC(R) NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEM v6.0

Offers Universal Client Technology & Integrated Communication 
Tools

        (TUCSON, AZ -- March 21, 1994) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced 
today that version 6.0 of its LANtastic network operating system 
has begun shipping. This upgrade includes significant feature 
additions and enhancements, including a new universal client 
technology. The universal client technology provides seamless 
desktop connectivity to Novell, Inc., Microsoft Corporation and 
IBM Corporation network servers. An integrated communication 
system includes advanced electronic mail, network scheduling, 
faxing and paging features.

        "We are pleased to deliver to our users and resellers what 
we believe to be the most significant upgrade of the LANtastic 
network," commented Artisoft President & CEO William C. Keiper. 
"The integration of these sophisticated features has positioned 
the LANtastic network as a high-performance business networking 
and communication product."

        Artisoft has licensed NetWare(R) Core Protocols (NCPs) from 
Novell to include in the LANtastic v6.0 network's universal client 
feature. This NCP support enables LANtastic workstations to access 
NetWare 2, 3 and 4 servers for file and print services. 

Pricing
        The LANtastic v6.0 network is sold on a per node basis, with 
software kits available that allow users to expand their LANtastic 
network one or more nodes at a time. Those users on a LANtastic 
v5.0 network can also add individual LANtastic v6.0 nodes and 
retain seamless connectivity between both versions. 

        Pricing for the software kits starts at $119 (MSRP) for the 
single user version, with 5-, 10-, 25-, 50- and 100-user kits 
available. Upgrade pricing begins at $39 (MSRP) per node. These 
user kits include software and documentation, allowing the user to 
choose from a variety of Ethernet adapters to use with their 
LANtastic v6.0 network software, including those adapters 
available from Artisoft and Eagle Technology. 

        The LANtastic v6.0 network is also available in starter kits 
that offer users all the materials needed for their LANtastic 
installation, including two NodeRunner/SI(TM) 2000/C adapters, a 
two-user software license and cabling. These starter kits are 
priced at $519 (MSRP). Add-on kits include one NodeRunner/SI 
2000/C adapter and a one-user software license and are priced at 
$239 (MSRP).

        The LANtastic v6.0 network complements Artisoft's scalable 
line of networking and communication solutions, which includes the 
entry-level Simply LANtastic(TM) network for the small office/home 
office market and the recently announced dedicated server version 
of the LANtastic network, which is expected to ship late in June 
1994.

        Artisoft (NASDAQ "ASFT") is one of the world's leading 
suppliers of scalable, cost-effective networking solutions to 
small- and medium-sized businesses. The company offers the award-
winning LANtastic network operating system as well as network 
management, backup and multiplatform connectivity systems. Under 
the combined Artisoft(R) and Eagle Technology brand names, the 
company is also one of the world's leading providers of Ethernet 
adapters. Artisoft maintains 10 international offices and 
distributes the LANtastic network and its other connectivity 
products in over 70 countries worldwide.

        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 602/670-7100. Fax 602/670-7101.