BORLAND C++ 5.0 WINS SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT '96 WINDOWS/C++ SUPERBOWL

BEATS MICROSOFT'S VISUAL C++ 4.0

SAN FRANCISCO -- March 29, 1996 -- Borland International Inc. announced
today that Borland C++ 5.0, the new version of its award-winning C and C++
development system, won the C++ Superbowl at the Software Development '96
conference and exhibition. Borland C++ 5.0 was chosen as the overall
winner over Microsoft's Visual C++ by a team of five judges. The judges
selected Borland C++ as the winner based on the total number of
development problems Borland C++ programmers solved in an hour using the
product.

"We designed Borland C++ 5.0 for software developers who want the best
tools available to be more productive in their jobs," said Richard Gorman,
vice president of products at Borland. "This important win validates our
mission in providing software developers with the best tools for solving
the challenges and problems they face everyday in their jobs."

BORLAND C++ DEVELOPMENT SUITE 5.0 AND BORLAND C++ 5.0

Borland recently announced two new versions of its award-winning C++
products: Borland C++ Development Suite 5.0 and Borland C++ 5.0. Borland
C++ Development Suite includes all of Borland C++ 5.0; CodeGuard 32/16;
PVCS Version Manager; InstallShield Express; and the AppAccelerator for
Java, a just-in-time compiler which makes Java applications run five to
ten times faster. Borland C++ 5.0 includes a native 32-bit hosted
environment, which lets developers target multiple platforms, including
Windows 95, Windows NT, Windows 3.1, and DOS. Borland C++ 5.0 also
includes a new version of Borland's award-winning application framework,
ObjectWindows Library (OWL) 5.0, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC)
compilation support; Visual Database Tools (VDBT); ObjectScripting; and
Java-compatible development tools.

BORLAND C++ OBJECTSCRIPTING CONTEST

Earlier this week, Borland announced an ObjectScripting contest in which
the grand prize winner is eligible to win a new laptop computer.
ObjectScripting is a new fully programmable an flexible system that allows
developers to easily modify and configure Borland's award-winning Borland
C++ integrated development environment. Customers can submit scripts
directly to Borland or on Borland's World Wide Web BC++ 5.0 OBJECT
SCRIPTING CONTEST Win a Free Lap-Top Computer!

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

Borland C++ Development Suite 5.0 has an estimated street price of
$499.95.

Borland C++ 5.0 has an estimated street price of $349.95. All prices,
including upgrades and special offers, are in U.S. dollars and apply only
in the U.S. and Canada. Dealer prices may vary. Borland C++ 5.0
Development Suite and Borland C++ 5.0 are both available now through major
resellers or directly from Borland. For more information, customers can
call (800) 645-4559.

BORLAND: MAKING DEVELOPMENT EASIER

Borland International Inc. (NASDAQ:BORL) is a leading provider of products
and services for software developers. Borland is distinguished for its
high-quality software development tools, which include Delphi, Borland
C++, Visual dBASE, Paradox and InterBase. Borland's award-winning products
are supported through comprehensive programs for small- to large-sized
software developers, corporate developers, value added resellers and
system integrators. Founded in 1983, Borland is headquartered in Scotts
Valley, California.
 
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