ARTISOFT ANNOUNCES LANTASTIC FOR WINDOWS 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. and a variety of Intel
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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