NOVELL TO SHIP PERFECTWORKS 2.1 FOR WINDOWS

New Version Makes PerfectWorks More Integrated, Powerful and Easier to Use

ATLANTA -- April 24, 1995 -- Novell, Inc. today announced PerfectWorks 2.1
for Windows will begin shipping in June. PerfectWorks is the only fully
integrated software solution that includes a word processor, spreadsheet,
database, paint, draw and communications module. The new version, formerly
known as WordPerfect Works, includes more than 30 new features and
enhancements found throughout the program, making PerfectWorks the most
integrated, powerful and easy-to-use Works program available today.

PerfectWorks integrates Novell's PerfectSense technology with QuickCorrect
and Grammatik to help users improve their writing and save time.
QuickCorrect is the same writing technology found in Novell's
PerfectOffice that automatically corrects misspellings. The popular
Grammatik grammar and style checker uses PerfectSense technology to help
users improve their writing and usage; Grammatik even suggests replacement
words, phrases and sentences and then rewrites them if desired, saving
users valuable time.

"PerfectWorks brings users a balance of functionality with features such as
grammar checking, Caller ID and personal finance with the Quicken Special
Edition," said Sam Yee, product marketing director, Novell's Consumer
Division. "This functionality combined with the robust features in all of
PerfectWorks' modules will really exceed our customers' expectations."

Added features to PerfectWorks include an enhanced interface for easier
access to product features, timed backup to protect user#s valuable
information, caller identification (Caller ID) to identify incoming calls,
and a dedicated communications module for data communications.

PerfectWorks has also added features that help users create their documents
easier and faster. Users can now drag-and-drop any information between all
of the modules and also insert multiple files into one document. Documents
can be saved as templates with long document descriptions and organized
into categories for easy access. If users frequently access a certain
template, they may define a template to be loaded into a specific module
each time it is opened.

Other time-saving features include WYSBYGI (What You See Before You Get
It), which lets users preview changes they have made to their data in a
dialog box before changes are implemented. Users can also view their
undo/redo history from the last 10 keyboard and mouse steps. PerfectWorks
comes with a new envelope dialog that allows users to quickly key in and
save return and mailing addresses. Users can also print to several
different size envelopes.

As with all integrated software packages, upward mobility is always
important if users wish to move from their works package to larger stand
alone applications or software suites. PerfectWorks is one of the only
integrated applications that allows users to import and export their files
to nearly every business application found in most of the popular software
suites including WordPerfect, Word, AmiPro, Quattro Pro, Excel, Lotus
1-2-3, and a variety of graphics formats. PerfectWorks can also import and
export databases.

In addition to import and export conversions, PerfectWorks provides a user
interface with a similar look and feel to PerfectOffice, making it easy
for users to upgrade to the leading software suite available today. An
upgrade path to PerfectOffice will be available for users of
PerfectWorks.

Another important issue for users considering a works package is the level
of integration between modules. PerfectWorks provides the highest level of
integration between modules of any integrated software package on the
market. Integration within PerfectWorks is so transparent, users need not
focus on which module they are in, but rather focus on what they need to
get done. All of the modules in PerfectWorks are available in any part of
a document. Users simply select which module they want to use, create a
frame and go to work; no cutting, copying, pasting or publishing and
subscribing is needed.

Purchasers of PerfectWorks 2.1 for Windows will also receive an integrated
version of the Quicken Special Edition for Windows, the leading personal
finance software package. Users will now be able to take control of all
their finances right from the Tools pull-down menu in PerfectWorks. For
users who wish to take advantage of Windows 95, PerfectWorks will have the
functionality to run and interface with the new Windows operating system.

Version 2.0 recently won the PC Plus Gold award in the U.K. and received a
full 10 out of 10 points for the overall rating of the product.
ComputerLife recently gave WordPerfect Works 2.0 a five out of five star
rating in their April issue.

PerfectWorks 2.1 for Windows will be widely available on June 1 from
software retailers, superstores, warehouse clubs and direct from Novell,
Inc. at 1-800-451-5151. The suggested retail price is $99 (US) and users
of version 2.0 may upgrade directly for $34.95 (US). System requirements
include a 386 processor, VGA monitor, Windows 3.1, 4MB of RAM and 8MB of
hard disk space for a minimum install.

Novell's PerfectHome software continues to make home computers more
practical and computing more pervasive with a wide range of titles in the
areas of personal productivity, family entertainment and home education.

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