ARTISOFT ANNOUNCES LANTASTIC(R) FOR OS/2(R) NETWORK OPERATING SYSTEM

First True Worldwide Peer Networking System for OS/2 Users

        (TUCSON, AZ -- Oct. 3, 1994) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced today a 
new 32-bit network operating system designed for users of the IBM(R) 
OS/2 operating system. As the first true widespread OS/2 peer-to-peer 
network operating system on the market today, the LANtastic for OS/2 
network will allow LANtastic network users to easily integrate OS/2 
system machines into their existing DOS and Windows(TM) networks. 
LANtastic for OS/2 network users will be able to connect to key SMB-
based network operating system servers, including those from IBM 
Corporation and Microsoft Corporation. This network is expected to begin 
shipping by the end of 1994.

        "From DOS to Windows, Macintosh(R) to UNIX(R), Artisoft offers 
premier operating system compatibility as well as connectivity to 
today's principal network operating environments," commented Artisoft 
Vice President of Software Products Sunil Padiyar. "This announcement 
marks yet another operating system choice for LANtastic network users 
and adds key universality to our networking line.

        "This product is a direct result of our relationship with IBM," 
continued Padiyar. "We are pleased to have had the opportunity to 
develop a sophisticated peer network for the users in the OS/2 market." 

Advanced Connectivity
        Users of the LANtastic for OS/2 network will be able to connect to 
Artisoft's family of network operating systems, including LANtastic 
network versions 5.0 and 6.0, the CorStream(TM) dedicated server, and the
Simply LANtastic(TM) network. In addition, users can connect
to key servers on such networks as IBM's LAN Server and
Microsoft's Windows for Workgroups, Windows NT(TM), and LAN
Manager systems.

        LANtastic for OS/2 network users will also have the benefit of co-
existing with Novell(R) NetWare(R) 3 and 4 and LAN Server network client 
software on the same machine, allowing users to operate on multiple 
networks simultaneously. 

        "This network is a very desirable solution for existing OS/2 users 
who are considering networking because it is the only true worldwide 
OS/2 peer-to-peer solution available. It also offers OS/2 workgroup 
users an easy way to add peer features to their network while 
maintaining connectivity to the enterprise LAN," said Padiyar. "Because 
it is based on the award-winning, mature LANtastic core system, the 
LANtastic for OS/2 network is one of the most cost-effective, easy-to-
use OS/2-based networks on the market today. It combines the 32-bit 
multi-tasking, multi-threaded power of the OS/2 environment with the 
LANtastic network's ease of installation, use, and maintenance as well 
as low cost."

Ease of Use
        Artisoft took advantage of the native OS/2 Presentation Manager 
Graphical User Interface (GUI) to provide LANtastic for OS/2 network 
users with an object-oriented design that shields them from the 
intricacy of the network operating system. This intuitive desktop design 
provides users with the familiar look and feel of OS/2 for easy network 
installation and use.

Security
        The tight security features of the LANtastic for OS/2 network 
extend from individual to group accounts and use Access Control Lists 
(ACLs) to specify account privileges and access rights. Network 
administrators will also have the ability to assign time-of-day, day-of-
week, drive and resource restrictions.

Management
        A modular server gives network administrators configuration 
flexibility to load and unload support for features such as auditing, 
printing and remote accounts. The dynamic task management feature uses 
OS/2 capabilities to efficiently support a large number of network 
users. Presentation Manager network programs allow administrators to 
control client and server performance through such capabilities as drive 
and printer redirections, account and resource management, audit and 
notification control, and more. 

Additional Features
        The LANtastic for OS/2 network provides support for network 
applications that use Named Pipes, which provides more efficient 
interprocess communication between programs on different computers. With 
Named Pipes, users can take advantage of distributed, client-server 
applications as well as leading database systems that are based on the 
SQL (Structured Query Language) software standard.

        Users will also have the benefit of OS/2 printer queues that 
provide flexible network control and configuration including rushing, 
holding, releasing, deleting and viewing the status of print jobs.

        The LANtastic for OS/2 network software can be configured to use 
Artisoft's NodeRunner/SI(TM) and Eagle Technology's NE2000(TM) network 
adapters, as well as a wide range of third-party adapters that are 
supplied with standard OS/2 NDIS 2.0 drivers.

Pricing
        Artisoft will be offering the LANtastic for OS/2 network in one-, 
five-, 10-, 25-, 50-, and 100-user software kits starting in price from 
$139 for a one-user kit to $5,009 for 100 users.

        Artisoft (Nasdaq "ASFT") is one of the world's leading suppliers 
of scaleable, cost-effective networking solutions to departmental 
workgroups and 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(TM) brand names, the company 
is also one of the world's leading providers of Ethernet adapters. 
Artisoft maintains 12 international offices and distributes the 
LANtastic network and its other connectivity products in more than 100 
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.
