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To: Bert Zed who wrote (1094)	6/4/1998 1:32:00 PM
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Del, here's a news release pertaining to internet access devices. BOCA RATON, Fla. and REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- June 2, 1998--Boca Research, Inc. (NASDAQ: BOCI) and Network Computer, Inc. (NCI), an affiliate of Oracle Corporation and Netscape, today announced an agreement to manufacture Internet access devices (thin clients) for consumer and commercial markets. Under the terms of the agreement, NCI's Internet access device software and technology will enable a range of devices designed and manufactured by Boca. Boca plans to ship a product using NCI's TV Navigator software by the fourth quarter of 1998. Pricing and product specifications will be provided upon availability. "We are excited about NCI's TV Navigator technology and the creative features that we are co-designing and developing," said Tony Zalenski, Boca's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have worked indirectly with NCI for more than a year, providing the marketplace with innovative products. By forming a direct relationship, Boca will be one of NCI's primary US-based hardware manufacturers. NCI is well positioned with the major telephone companies, cable companies as well as many leading Internet content providers. We feel that the business that NCI will bring us will allow Boca to fund the development of its Internet access devices, as well as bring us significant incremental revenue," he concluded. "We are pleased to extend our relationship with Boca Research," said David Roux, CEO of NCI. "Boca Research has a proven track record of building highly-integrated and affordable hardware. The combination of our software technology and Boca's experience in network interfaces will produce a range of Internet information appliances that can take advantage of today's advanced, high-speed networks." CORPORATE INFORMATION - Boca Research Founded in 1985, Boca Research designs, manufactures, markets and supports quality, cost-effective Internet access devices, data communications, videoconferencing, multimedia and networking products to facilitate the transmission of information on personal computers, computer networks, and the Internet. The Company sells its products worldwide through distributors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and retailers. Boca Research is a U.S. corporation headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with international operations and ventures worldwide. CORPORATE INFORMATION - Network Computer, Inc. NCI is an affiliate of Oracle Corp. and is the leading provider of open software for easy to use Internet enhanced products. Since 1996 NCI has brought its technology to homes, schools and businesses through its strategic worldwide alliances. NCI is based in Redwood Shores, California, and can be reached at 650-631-4600. NCI's web site is nc.com. -0- Note to Editors: For copies of recent press releases from Boca Research via fax, call 800/331-1323; for company information via the Internet, visit bocaresearch.com CONTACT: Boca Research Gale Blackburn Director, Corporate Communications 561/997-6227 ext. 305 voice 561/997-7189 fax bocaresearch.com galeb@bocaresearch.com or NCI, an Oracle Company Randy Brasche, 650/631-4650 rbrasche@nc.com KEYWORD: FLORIDA CALIFORNIA BW1067 JUN 02,1998