INDUSTRY EMBRACES MICROSOFT INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER

Server Manufacturers, Software Developers, Solution Providers and
Corporations Announce Support of World Wide Web Server

REDMOND, WASH. - FEB. 12, 1996 -Nearly all the leading PC server
manufacturers, at least 50 independent software vendors (ISVs), thousands
of Microsoft Solution Providers, several Fortune 500 companies and top
Internet "Web masters" announced deployment and support of MicrosoftR
Internet Information Server (IIS), introduced today.

Microsoft Corp.'s Web server, available immediately at no charge to users
of the World Wide Web, allows customers to deploy Web sites on the
Internet and within corporate networks, or "intranets." According to
Microsoft, the breadth of companies supporting IIS represents the
industry's largest mobilization around a Web server at launch.

MAJOR PC SERVER MANUFACTURERS ANNOUNCE SUPPORT

Among the leading PC server vendors announcing support for IIS are ALR,
Compaq Computer Corp., Dell Computer Corp., Digital Equipment Corp.,
Gateway 2000, Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., Intergraph Corp., Motorola
Inc., NCR Corp., NEC Technologies Inc., Packard Bell, Unisys Corp. and
Zenith Data Systems. Collectively, these manufacturers represent nearly
all PC-processor-based servers shipped. Names of additional OEMs are
available by contacting Microsoft.

"HP believes the Internet Information Server is the killer application that
the industry has been searching for in the '90s, as businesses use the
interconnected WorkGroups for intranet and Internet solutions," said Duane
Zitzner, general manager of HP's personal information products group. "HP
is demonstrating its commitment to fully support its customers by
partnering with the channel to offer worldwide consulting and support
services for Microsoft's Internet solutions."

"The Microsoft Internet server product integrates Internet technology with
the WindowsR environment, establishing a new platform for Internet
applications - one that clearly addresses the needs of the vast majority
of computer users," said Robert Bismuth, vice president for the
Microsoft/Digital Alliance for Enterprise Computing. "Digital designed its
award-winning Prioris Intel and Alpha systems specifically to run Windows
NT and now, thanks to Microsoft's bold move to include IIS as part of its
Windows NT Server distribution kit, Digital can deliver the industry's
best, cost-effective Internet services and clients in configurations
spanning the needs of small businesses, large enterprises and Internet
service providers."

"Microsoft Internet Information Server offers significant benefits in
developing applications for the Internet," said Gary Stimac, senior vice
president and general manager, Compaq systems division. "These benefits
include ease-of-use, integration with Windows NT Server, support for all
key Internet standards, and powerful performance capabilities. These
attributes, combined with the new Web server capabilities developed by
Microsoft, will help generate many new Web applications. As a result, our
joint customers running Microsoft IIS on Compaq servers can dramatically
enhance the way they work, exchange information, and conduct business
commerce."

More than 50 third-party developers have already announced plans to deliver
ISAPI-based applications. Today, 5 million developers for the Windows
operating system can use their existing experience, knowledge and tools to
create the new generation of Web applications. IIS includes the open
Internet Server API (ISAPI) extension to the Win32R API, which is up to
five times faster than computer graphics interface (CGI)-based
applications.

"Enterprises rapidly deploying Web servers need a reliable, robust Internet
infrastructure. Now they have one," said Charles B. Wang, chairman and CEO
of Computer Associates International Inc.

CHANNEL READY FOR MICROSOFT INTERNET INFORMATION SERVER

Microsoft Solution Providers and more than 40 Authorized Training and
Education Centers (ATECs) are also backing IIS. Microsoft expects to
qualify up to 1,000 Microsoft Solution Provider organizations on Internet
products during the next three months. Additionally, IIS will be carried
and supported by the largest software distributors and service
organizations. Web consulting services will be available from
Hewlett-Packard, Digital, and thousands of additional independent
consultants.

Companies of all sizes, including GTE, Home Shopping Network, Owens-
Corning, Judds Magazines, Alameda Newspaper Group and USA Network/Sci- Fi
Channel, are deploying IIS. The ease of use, performance and simple
development of Web applications are cited as the reasons these
corporations selected Windows NT Server and IIS over UNIXR and NetScape
Web solutions.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in
software for personal computers. The company offers a wide range of
products and services for business and personal use, each designed with
the mission of making it easier and more enjoyable for people to take
advantage of the full power of personal computing every day.

FOR ONLINE PRODUCT INFORMATION:

Internet Information Server Web site: http//www.microsoft.com/infoserv
 
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