ARTISOFT ANNOUNCES UTILITY PACK FOR
LANTASTIC(R) NETWORKS
     
Offers Remote Control, Network Backup, Management and 
Modem-Sharing Capabilities
     
          (TUCSON, AZ -- Feb. 27, 1995) -- Artisoft, Inc. announced 
          today a new utility package for LANtastic network operating 
          system users. The LANtastic Utility Pack includes four 
          productivity-enhancing products: Artisoft's LANtastic 
          Management Services(TM) Basic software, ArtiSave(TM) Backup 
          software for minicartridge drives and ArtiCom(R) 
          modem-sharing software as well as the Windows(TM) version 
          of Microcom's award-winning Carbon Copy(TM) remote 
          communications software.  List pricing for this bundle is 
          $349.  Shipping is scheduled to begin immediately.
     
          "This is the first comprehensive utility pack of its kind 
          offered by Artisoft. It offers small and growing businesses 
          an excellent value by increasing network productivity, 
          security and functionality," commented Artisoft Vice 
          President of Sales and Support Joel A. Davis. "It is ideal 
          for both new and existing LANtastic customers, so they can 
          detect network problems before they arise, protect their 
          valuable data, easily share modems and remotely connect to 
          the office network.  Customers can then turn to Artisoft for 
          award-winning, one-stop technical support."
     
          LANtastic Utility Pack Components
     
          The LANtastic Utility Pack is compatible with LANtastic v5.0 
          and v6.0 networks and consists of four utility products from 
          Artisoft and Microcom, Inc.:
     
          _ The Carbon Copy software is Microcom's remote control 
          program for Windows-based applications. From a remote 
          location, users can access the office network to review 
          documents, update spreadsheets, edit reports and transfer 
          files between the remote PC and the local PC.
     
          The Carbon Copy software contains a new terminal emulator so 
          users can communicate with services such as CompuServe(R). 
          It also includes a software communications gateway enabling 
          users to dial into a common PC and allowing LAN-based PC 
          users to dial out.  The software supports most popular 
          modems and uses comprehensive security features that include 
          password protection, automatic callback, screen and keyboard 
          disabling and event logging.
     
          "The Carbon Copy software is especially effective for 
          value-added resellers and network administrators to use for 
          remote troubleshooting," continued Davis. "Resellers and 
          network managers can detect and correct software problems that 
          they would normally address from the main network site. They 
          can also effectively support users in branch offices."
     
          Microcom's Carbon Copy software in the LANtastic Utility 
          Pack is licensed for use only in conjunction with the 
          LANtastic networking operating system.  For a limited time, 
          the LANtastic Utility Pack will include a coupon for the 
          purchase of the MS-DOS version of the Carbon Copy software.
     
          _ Artisoft's LANtastic Management Services Basic network 
          software offers easy-to-use management features that support 
          growing LANtastic networks. Administrators have a real-time 
          monitoring feature that displays, at any given time, 
          performance information about the entire network including 
          the level of network traffic. A node discovery feature 
          provides detailed information about each individual 
          workstation and server on the network. Pre-set alarms 
          automatically notify administrators of specific operating 
          problems, such as a workstation or server going off-line. 
          Administrators can view the entire network or focus in on 
          one particular node using the intuitive graphical interface 
          with extensive zoom capabilities.
     
          _ Artisoft's ArtiSave Backup software for minicartridge tape 
          drives offers a comprehensive backup and recovery system for 
          LANtastic networks.  Compatible with the Colorado Memory 
          Systems(R) Jumbo 250 tape drive and the Mountain(R) Network 
          Solutions TD-250 and SideCar(TM) tape drives, the ArtiSave 
          software provides a backup solution to any server across the 
          network.  Users can save valuable administration time with 
          the ArtiSave software's powerful Librarian data management 
          feature. In the event of data loss, the combination of the 
          ArtiSave software and the Mountain SideCar parallel port 
          tape drive provides a unique, one-step disaster recovery 
          capability. An administrator has the ability to take the 
          portable SideCar drive to the disabled PC and invoke the 
          Rescue command to quickly and completely restore the data.
     
          _ Artisoft's ArtiCom modem-sharing software allows users to 
          cost effectively share modems, faxes and other 
          communication devices from any network PC. Users can share 
          up to 32 modems or any bi-directional device connected to a
          serial port on Artisoft's LANtastic network or a third-party 
          NetBIOS network.  A built-in terminal emulation program 
          allows users to access host mainframes, BBSs, and other 
          systems available by modem without the need to purchase 
          additional communication software. Users can also benefit 
          from an automatic dialing directory that allows them to 
          create a list of commonly dialed phone numbers. Security 
          features include password protection and access time 
          limitations to help ensure the privacy of users' files. 
          Support for INT14 protocols allows compatibility with 
          third-party software.
     
          LANtastic Utility Pack Upgrades
     
          For a limited time, users of the LANtastic Utility Pack will 
          receive special rebate coupons to upgrade at a discount to 
          the LANtastic Management Services Advanced software and the 
          ArtiSave Backup software for SCSI-2 tape drives. The 
          advanced version of the LANtastic Management Services 
          software offers users the same capabilities as the Basic 
          version as well as hardware/software inventory capabilities, 
          customization features and more.  The ArtiSave Backup 
          software for SCSI-2 drives offers users the same data 
          protection and backup features as the software for the 
          minicartridge drives and is also compatible with such 
          digital audio tape (DAT) drives as the Archive/Conner 4mm 
          and the Hewlett-Packard(R) 4mm.
     
          Artisoft (Nasdaq "ASFT") is one of the world's leading 
          suppliers of 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 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 520/670-7100. Fax 
          520/670-7101.
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