U.S. Robotics adds CD-ROM to Sportster line

SKOKIE, Ill. U.S. Robotics Corp. (NASDAQ:USRX) today announced it is
shipping U.S. Robotics Connections, an exclusive, interactive CD-ROM, with
all Sportster modem models except the PC Card and ISDN lines.

The CD-ROM includes a wide variety of software and all the necessary
information and software to use the Sportster products.  The CD-ROM, which
can be used on both Mac and PC platforms, is divided into five sections
for easy navigation of the disk contents:

* The Internet section contains information on all the major Internet
browsers, New Riders' Official WWW Yellow Pages, and VocalTec's Internet
Phone.

* The Online section contains applications for the Dow Jones Personal
Journal and the leading online service providers, CompuServe and America
Online.

* The Software section contains applications for fax, data and voice. It
also contains United Airlines Connections travel software, a sample
application for Quicken, PC411 (a national directory service), and Iris
Anti-Virus software.

* The Cool Stuff section includes applications for Bullet Software's The
Edge (stock quote tracking software), Ex Machina Notify! (paging software)
and NetGuide magazine.

* The Customer Service section contains customer support contacts, warranty
information, user guides, and frequently asked questions.

"Our research indicates over 85 percent of all home computer systems
currently sold in the U.S. are equipped with CD-ROM drives," noted Neil
Clemmons, vice president of marketing for the Personal Communications
Division. "We're using this capability to bring a wealth of easy-to-use
information and services to our customers. Sportster Connections will
enhance all facets of their online and Internet experiences."

A quick, no-cost fulfillment path for 3.5 inch diskettes is in place for
customers who do not have a CD-ROM drive. They can dial an 800 number
included in the U.S. Robotics Connections packaging to receive printed
copies and diskettes of the essential material contained on the CD-ROM.

U.S. Robotics is one of the world's leading suppliers of products and
systems that provide access to information. The company designs,
manufactures, markets and supports remote access servers, enterprise
communications systems, desktop/mobile client products, modems and
telephony products that connect computers and other equipment over analog,
digital and switched cellular networks, enabling users to gain access to,
manage and share data, fax and voice information. Its customers include
Internet service providers, regional Bell operating companies and a wide
range of other large and small businesses, institutions and individuals.
The company's fiscal 1995 sales were $889.3 million; sales for the first
quarter of fiscal 1996 were $364.8 million.

U.S. Robotics, 8100 North McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL 60076
800-949-6757;  708-982-5010
 
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