CONNER REDEFINES FUNCTIONALITY OF TAPE DRIVES WITH LEADING EDGE MEGA-STOR
DIRECT TAPE ACCESS (DTA)

Provides Windows Users With Robust Yet Easy-to-Use File Storage Management
Tools

COSTA MESA, Calif., June 20, 1995 -- Conner Tape Products Group, a unit of
Conner Peripherals Inc. (NYSE:CNR), today announced the Mega-Stor Direct
Tape Access (DTA), a Windows based desktop application that enables direct
access to a tape drive similar to floppy disk drives, hard disk drives and
Compact Disk-Recorders (CD-Rs). With Mega-Stor DTA, users can access
unlimited on-line storage capacity and increase the functionality of tape
drives -- permitting efficient data management and quick movement of large
text, graphics, and video files from system to system.

Mega-Stor DTA is the first in a series of new Conner desktop software
solutions designed to expand the functionality and value of tape drive.
Mega-Stor DTA software allows direct access to Conner's high capacity
Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) and Integrated Device Electronics
(IDE) minicartridge tape drives as a true logical device. Mega-Stor DTA
makes it easy for users to expand their hard drive, move and archive
files, and record and playback large video and multimedia files directly
to and from the tape drive.

"With the onslaught of multimedia driven applications, today's users need
easy and effective ways to manage, transport and capture large files,"
said Robert Morris, vice president of tape marketing, Conner Tape Products
Group. "Mega-Stor DTA increases the functionality of tape drives beyond
traditional backup allowing users to manage data more effectively."

With direct access to the tape drive as a logical device, users can utilize
the drag and drop functions of Windows file manager to move files,
directories and programs directly from the hard drive to the tape drive,
or vice versa, thereby by optimizing storage capabilities. Users of high
end on-line and video applications can now utilize Mega-Stor DTA to
capture, manipulate, transport and play back large multimedia files
directly from the tape drive.

Mega-Stor DTA, running on Windows 3.1, requires a minimum of 486 CPU, 4MB
RAM (8 MB preferred) and VGA graphics, works on all Windows-compatible
networks. This product supports SCSI, IDE minicartridge and digital audio
tape (DAT) drives.

Mega-Stor DTA software Adds Value to Tape Drives

Mega Stor DTA will be packaged as part of a complete solution which
includes a Tape Stor 4000 or Tape Stor 4000/IDE high performance tape
drives, Conner Backup Exec software, user's guide and installation manual.
Based on Conner's SCSI-2 (CTM3200) or IDE (CTM4000) minicartridge drives,
the tape drive can attain up to 4 GB of storage capacity using QIC-Wide
media.

Conner Backup Exec software is a full featured solution that contains
powerful tools to protect data on either stand-alone systems or servers in
DOS or Windows environments. Mounting hardware required to install the
drive in a 5.25-inch bay, necessary cabling for easy installation, and
minicartridge tape are also included.

Availability and Pricing

Conner will begin shipping Mega-Stor DTA software with the Tape Stor 4000
SCSI and IDE minicartridge drives in August. In addition, Mega Stor DTA
will be available separately to support existing SCSI, IDE and DAT drives.
The manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for Mega Stor DTA
software is $99.00.

Based in Costa Mesa, Calif., the Conner Tape Products Group, formerly
Archive Corp., offers a complete line of DAT, minicartridge and data
cartridge products for DOS, OS/2, Windows, UNIX and NetWare systems, plus
DEC, IBM, Apple, Sun and other platforms. The group sells through the
Conner worldwide sales force to qualified OEMs, system integrators,
distributors, resellers, retailers and mass merchandisers.

Founded in 1986, Conner sells, designs and builds a comprehensive line of
information storage solutions, including disk drives, tape drives, storage
management software and storage systems products, for a wide range of
computer applications.

Conner Tape Products Group
1650 Sunflower Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-641-1230

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