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Technology Stocks : Novell (NOVL) dirt cheap, good buy? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Paul Fiondella who wrote (22293)	5/26/1998 11:09:00 AM
From: DJBEINO	Respond to of 42771

NOVELL OFFERS BIG SAVINGS ON SNA GATEWAY UPGRADE PR Wire May 26, 1998, 6:19 a.m. PT intraNetWare for SAA 3 Eliminates Year 2000 and TCP/IP Migration Hurdles For DOS-Based Gateway Users WHAT: Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) today announced a special upgrade promotion and pricing for intraNetWare(TM) for SAA 3, today's most scalable, secure and reliable platform for integrating IBM hosts with business networks, intranets and the Internet. The product features complete TCP/IP compatibility and Year 2000 readiness, enabling companies to adopt emerging Internet technologies and provide continued access to host-based data beyond the turn of the century. In addition, the product delivers the 32-bit performance associated with NetWare, ensuring faster and more scalable access to mainframe-based information. The promotion adds to Novell's product-driven momentum, reducing the cost of intelligent network solutions based on Internet technologies and enabled by NDS(TM), Novell's industry-leading directory service. intraNetWare for SAA is co-developed by Novell -- the provider of NetWare and best-of-breed network services, and IBM -- the originator of SNA and the world leader in enterprise computing solutions. WHEN: The competitive upgrade pricing for intraNetWare for SAA 3 is effective immediately worldwide for users of third-party DOS-based gateways in NetWare environments. The product is available in 10-, 25-, 50-, 125-, 250-, 500- and 1,000-user packages at discounted rates ranging from $995 for 10 users to $31,995 for 1,000 users. Customers using DOS-based gateways can register to receive intraNetWare for SAA 3.0 through any authorized Novell reseller or international equivalent. Customers should contact the reseller for a Novell Upgrade Registration Form which, along with proof of purchase of their original gateway, will be used to fulfill the upgrade. OTHER: Novell is the world's leading provider of network software. The company offers a wide range of network solutions for distributed network, Internet/intranet and small-business markets, as well as the network computing industry's most comprehensive education and technical support programs. Information about Novell and its complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at novell.com. NOTE: Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks and intraNetWare, NDS and Novell Directory Services are trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: Gordon Evans of Novell, Inc., 408-577-6371, or gmevans@novell.com; or Danielle Epstein of Cunningham Communication, Inc., 650-858-3745, or depstein@ccipr.com, for Novell, Inc. SOURCE Novell, Inc.

To: Paul Fiondella who wrote (22293)	5/26/1998 11:10:00 AM
From: DJBEINO	Respond to of 42771

NOVELL SUPPORTS I2O SPECIFICATION IN NETWARE 4.11 AND NETWARE 5 PR Wire May 26, 1998, 5:07 a.m. PT New Architecture Improves Server Performance and Simplifies Overall Network Management Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) today announced availability of I2O solutions for NetWare 4.11 and NetWare 5, easing server management and increasing application processing efficiency. I2O is an industry-driven software specification designed to provide a standards-based solution to offload input/output traffic from the central processing unit and allow hardware vendors to develop a single driver to work with all networking platforms. Novell is providing I2O support for Ethernet- and SCSI-class devices and block storage in NetWare 4.11 and 5, which represents the most complete operating system implementation of I2O available to date. Novell's early leadership in the I2O arena shows a clear commitment to helping customers run their businesses more efficiently by providing intelligent networking solutions that improve overall network performance. As an active member the I2O SIG, Novell is working with several key hardware partners, including Adaptec, Compaq, Distributed Processing Technologies (DPT), Hewlett-Packard, Intel and Symbios Logic, to deliver I2O support on NetWare today. The free I2O driver kit for NetWare 4.11 is available immediately at www.support.novell.com. Using the file finder function, customers should download the I2ODRV1.exe file to receive the software. I2O support is also included in NetWare 5 beta 3 for testing and will ship as part of NetWare 5 mid-year 1998. Customers interested in testing I2O functionality in NetWare 5 beta 3 can obtain a test copy of NetWare 5 at novell.com. Novell is the world's leading provider of network software. The company offers a wide range of network solutions for distributed network, Internet/intranet and small-business markets, as well as the network computing industry's most comprehensive education and technical support programs. Information about Novell and its complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at novell.com NOTE: Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders. CONTACT: Jason Werner of Novell, Inc., 801-228-7230, or jwerner@novell.com; or Danielle Epstein of Cunningham Communication, Inc., 650-858-3745, or depstein@ccipr.com, for Novell. SOURCE Novell, Inc.