ARTISOFT ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF SIMPLY LANTASTIC NETWORK

Offers Easy-To-Install, Easy-To-Use File & Printer-Sharing Features For
Small Office/Home Office Users

(TUCSON, AZ - December 6, 1993) - Artisoft, Inc. announced today that it
has begun shipping its Simply LANtastic network, an entry-level system
that is designed to meet the basic resource sharing requirements for small
and home offices. The Simply LANtastic network provides basic file-,
printer- and CDROM-sharing features and is specially designed for very
easy installation and use. The Simply LANtastic network is available in
starter kits that contain all the equipment needed to connect two
computers. Additional add-on kits and software-only kits for adding one
computer to a network are also available. Pricing begins at $79 per
computer.

"The announcement of this product in October has generated significant
interest from potential users. People who are setting up small offices are
excited about having basic networking functionality that is easy to
install and use, and that comes from a company that is known for
networking quality," commented David R. Hallmen, Artisoft's Vice President
of Sales and Marketing.

Artisoft has designed a new internal network adapter for use with the
Simply LANtastic software. This adapter's "plug-and-play" design
eliminates common cabling problems that might occur when setting up a
network. Artisoft will also be offering an external adapter for use with
the Simply LANtastic software in early calendar 1994. In addition to these
new network adapters, the Simply LANtastic software will also be
compatible with Artisoft's Ethernet series of adapters as well as a wide
variety of third-party network adapters.

The Simply LANtastic network is available internationally through Artisoft
authorized resellers, as well as distributors and computer superstores.
Pricing and packaging are as follows:

* Simply LANtastic Network Starter Kit. Includes two software licenses, two
internal network adapters, one 25-foot RG174 coaxial cable and
documentation. Suggested retail price is $299.

* Simply LANtastic Network Add-On Kit. Includes one software license, one
internal network adapter, one 25-foot RG174 coaxial cable and
documentation. Suggested retail price is $149.

* Simply LANtastic Software Kit. Includes one software license and
documentation. Suggested retail price is $79.

Those interested in detailed information on the Simply LANtastic network
may refer to Artisoft's initial product announcement that was distributed
on October 18, 1993.

Artisoft develops and manufactures a full line of innovative,
cost-effective network communication solutions including the award-winning
LANtastic network operating system. Recognized as the leader in
peer-to-peer networking for DOS and Windows environments, the LANtastic
network also offers multiplatform connectivity solutions for NetWare,
TCP/IP and Macintosh systems. It allows up to 500 users on one network to
connect and share information and peripheral devices such as printers,
hard drives and CD-ROMs. Artisoft maintains nine international offices and
distributes the LANtastic network and its other connectivity products in
over 70 countries worldwide.

For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact Artisoft,
Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Sales 800/233-5564.
Corporate 602/670-7100. Fax 602/670-7101

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