QUARTERDECK SHIPS QUARTERDECK MAIL 3.6, OFFERING EASY CONNECTION TO
MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER THROUGH NEW EXCHANGE CONNECTOR

Robust Integration with PC Mail via Exchange and MS Gateways

SAN JOSE, CALIF., APRIL 30, 1996 --- AT INTERNET WORLD -- Quarterdeck Corp.
(NASDAQ: QDEK) TODAY ANNOUNCED IT HAS BEGUN SHIPPING QUARTERDECK MAIL 3.6
(FORMERLY MICROSOFT MAIL FOR APPLETALK NETWORKS). THIS UPDATE IS TARGETED
AT BOTH INTERNET AND INTRANET USERS WITH NEW FEATURES SUCH AS SUPPORT FOR
EMBEDDED URLS, INTERNET-STYLE REPLIES AND SIGNATURES. THE COMPANY ALSO
CERTIFIED MICROSOFT'S EXCHANGE CONNECTOR, WHICH TRANSFERS MESSAGES,
ENCLOSURES AND ADDRESS LISTS BETWEEN QUARTERDECK MAIL AND MICROSOFT
EXCHANGE.

With a single mouse click, Quarterdeck Mail now goes to any URL included in
a mail message. If your browser is not open, QD Mail uses the
industry-standard Internet Config application to locate the browser helper
and launch it. This feature supports standard helpers such as browsers,
ftp, and news, and can be configured to launch any application in a URL
format. Other new options include Internet-style quoting for replies and
signature files for outgoing messages. This version is compatible with
mail functionality in Microsoft Word, Excel, fax software from 4-Sight and
other existing add-ons.

The Microsoft Exchange Connector for AppleTalk allows Quarterdeck Mail to
exchange messages, enclosures and even update address lists with Microsoft
Exchange. "Working with Quarterdeck/StarNine allows us to show our
confidence in Quarterdeck Mail and the entire Macintosh market," said
Robert Shurtleff, General Manager, Microsoft Exchange Solutions Product
Unit.

"In our first major upgrade of Quarterdeck Mail since we took over the
product from Microsoft last fall, we have tried to accomodate people's
needs in the work environment today," said Rusty Rahm, Director of
Internet Server Products at Quarterdeck. "The new release of Quarterdeck
Mail and the PC Connection Gateway reaffirms our leadership as the best
solution for integrating Macintosh and PC email. In the long term, we will
focus on connecting Quarterdeck Mail with WebSTAR and other
Internet/Intranet server products to provide a complete web and mail
environment for our local Macintosh customers."

Upgrades for Quarterdeck Mail 3.6 are aggressively priced at an estimated
street price of $95 per server and $3 for each client seat. Upgrade
subscriptions for both version 3.6 and our forthcoming version 4.0 are
available from Quarterdeck. List price is $395 per server, client packages
come in various licenses from $245 for the 5-pack to $14, 995 for 500.
Upgrades for PC Connection Gateway 3.6 are $95, list price is $595.
Customers who purchase the upgrade receive 90 days of free telephone
support.

About Quarterdeck

Quarterdeck Corporation is a pioneer in the development of software
products in four strategic business areas: Utilities, Internet Solutions,
Internet Services, and Communications. The company has led the industry in
bringing utilities solutions to the Windows and DOS environments with its
award-winning QEMM memory management software. The company also offers an
entire line of powerful, next-generation Internet tools for corporate,
small business and individual users, including the award-winning
WebCompass Professional, and the company's first product in the
Communications market, WebTalk. Quarterdeck recently acquired DATASTORM
TECHNOLOGIES, INC., developer of the award-winning communications program
PROCOMM PLUS 3.0.

Quarterdeck Corporation's headquarters are located at 13160 Mindanao Way,
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

The Dublin, Ireland office serves as its European headquarters, with
offices in England, France, Germany, and Australia. Further product
availability and pricing information can be obtained by calling (310)
309-3700, by accessing Quarterdeck's Internet Web site at
http://www.quarterdeck.com/ , or by sending an e-mail request to
info@quarterdeck.com .
 
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