ARTISOFT CREATES NEW LANTASTIC ON BOARD LOGO

Identifies PCs And Peripherals That Are LANtastic Network-Ready

(TUCSON, AZ--January 11, 1993)--Artisoft, Inc. announced today that it has
created a new logo to indicate hardware products--from Artisoft and other
manufacturers--that are using the new ALICE (Artisoft's LAN Interface Chip
for Ethernet) controller in conjunction with the LANtastic Network
Operating System and optional interface circuitry for connecting different
cable types. Easily identified by "LANtastic On Board" on a yellow
diamond, this logo will appear on the packaging of participating hardware
products, including Artisoft's new LANtastic NodeRunner 2000 Series
adapters and the Central Station connectivity processor.

According to Jack Schoof, Artisoft Chairman & CEO, "We are promoting the
LANtastic On Board concept as the serial port of the '90s and believe it
will standardize how PCs and peripherals are connected to networks. From
now on, when users see this logo on a package, they will know that
whatever it is they are buying--an adapter, PC, laptop, laser printer or
other peripheral--will be easy to install because it is completely
network-ready for inclusion into a LANtastic network."

Because the ALICE controller is less than one square inch, computer
manufacturers will be able to integrate the ALICE controller on their
motherboards (and thus eliminate the need for network adapters) for
network-ready computers. This is especially important for the smaller,
portable computers, such as notebooks and the future palmtops, which will
not have the internal space necessary for a network adapter. As space is
critical, so is maintaining a long battery life, and the ALICE controller
has been designed to meet the low power requirements of these portable
computers.

PC peripheral manufacturers will also be able to use the ALICE controller
to make their products network-ready for the networks of the future which
are anticipated to include not only printers, but also modems, fax
machines, copiers and other peripherals.

"The benefit to the PC and peripheral manufacturers is that we are offering
them complete flexibility since we will also be offering the circuitry to
interface between the motherboards or peripherals and the cable
connection," continued Schoof. "Thus, they will be able to market
network-ready products without committing their resources to different
cable types."

Artisoft develops and manufactures a full line of innovative,
cost-effective network communication solutions including the LANtastic
Local Area Network Recognized as the leader in peer-to-peer networking for
DOS and Windows environments, the LANtastic network now offers
multiplatform connectivity solutions for NetWare, Macintosh and TCP/IP
systems. It allows up to 300 users of IBM-compatible computers to connect
and share information and peripheral devices such as printers, hard drives
and CD-ROMs and has won numerous industry awards for its cost-effective
features, performance and ease of use. Artisoft distributes its products
in over 70 countries worldwide and maintains international offices in the
Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America,
Canada, Australia and Japan.

For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact Artisoft,
Inc. at 691 E. River Road, Tucson, AZ 85704. Sales 800/TINY RAM. Corporate
602/293-6363. Fax 602/293-8065

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