ARTISOFT PRELOADING NEWEST RELEASE OF STATIONWARE(TM) APPLICATIONS ON CENTRAL STATION(TM) CONNECTIVITY PROCESSOR StationWare 2.0 Printer Serving, Remote Dial-Up And Laptop Connectivity Applications Now PreLoaded At No Extra Charge (TUCSON, AZ -- December 22, 1992) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced today that it is now preloading version 2.0 of its StationWare applications on the Central Station connectivity processor. These applications, available for both LANtastic(R) and NetWare(R) Ethernet networks, are included in the $595 price of the Central Station connectivity processor. The Central Station connectivity processor is a modem- sized multiport hardware device that connects a variety of peripherals to a LANtastic or NetWare ethernet network and runs StationWare software to provide laptop connectivity, remote dial-up and printer serving capabilities to network users. Version 2.0 of the StationWare software is noted for its increased printer serving performance and the inclusion of the newly released remote dial-up capabilities for NetWare users. "Artisoft is committed to bringing the greatest value to its customers and resellers," stated Dave Hallmen, Artisoft Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "That's why we are including our StationWare applications with the purchase of a Central Station connectivity processor. Now, for under $600, users can easily connect laptops to a network, both remotely and locally, or set up convenient network printing locations without using a PC." The Central Station connectivity processor connects to LANtastic or NetWare Ethernet networks running either thin coax or 10BASE-T cabling. Users can quickly connect or disconnect a variety of peripherals to its PC interface port, one parallel port or two serial ports without disrupting the network. The Central Station connectivity processor comes preloaded with three StationWare applications and 128K of onboard upgradeable RAM. Printer Server StationWare software allows users to set up printers in convenient locations, connecting them to a Central Station port instead of a PC's expansion slot or printer port. This software supports up to three printers -- one parallel and two serial. Each serial port communicates at speeds of up to 38.4 kilobits per second and can be configured individually for baud rate, type of parity and number of stop bits. Dial-Up Connection StationWare software adds remote access capabilities to the network through a modem attached to the Central Station connectivity processor. Remote users can dial in to the network and use all network resources like files, e-mail and other applications as if their PCs were attached locally. For customers who bought Central Station connectivity processors previously, when StationWare applications were sold separately, Artisoft is offering the option of buying StationWare 2.0 bundles for LANtastic or NetWare networks for $99. Customers who purchased StationWare applications separately may upgrade to version 2.0 for $50 for the complete LANtastic or NetWare bundle. Finally, customers who purchased StationWare software after November 4, 1992 can get their software upgraded for free. 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(TM) environments, the LANtastic network now offers multiplatform connectivity solutions for NetWare, Macintosh(R) and TCP/IP systems. It allows up to 300 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 its hardware and software products in over 70 countries worldwide and maintains international offices in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, Japan, Latin America and Canada. For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact Artisoft, Inc. at 691 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85704. Sales 800/TINY RAM. Corporate 602/293-6363. Fax 602/293-8065.