          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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