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Novell Announces Open Beta Availability of NetWare Client 32 for DOS/Windows New Client Offers 32-bit Access to NetWare Services from DOS or Windows Desktops OREM, Utah — April 10, 1996 — Novell, Inc. today announced the open beta availability of its NetWare® Client 32® for DOS/Windows. The NetWare Client 32 for DOS/Windows is the only client software to offer DOS and Windows 3.1 desktop users full 32-bit access to NetWare services, including its industry-leading Novell Directory Services® (NDS®). In addition to providing increased speed through 32-bit access, the NetWare Client 32 software lets users benefit from full automatic reconnection to all network files and resources, as well as simultaneous access to multiple directory trees and fault tolerance to ensure reliable and comprehensive access to network services. The Client 32 software includes the NetWare Application Manager, which gives users transparent access to network applications and centralizes network application installation and administration through NDS. Built on Novell's proven Client 32 architecture, the NetWare Client 32 for DOS/Windows is a key component in Novell's strategy to enable a Smart Global Network by giving users reliable access to the information they need anytime, anyplace. "One of the biggest benefits of NetWare Client 32 for DOS/Windows is that it loads into extended memory," said Ron Dike, network engineer for the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. "This allows us to run PC card services on our laptops. We also have more flexible configurations on desktops because there is significantly more conventional RAM without having to implement costly upgrades. Novell's Client 32 provides us with the best Windows integration available." Novell is committed to providing complete network access to all desktop operating systems, including the legacy operating systems which exist in today's heterogeneous networks. The NetWare Client 32 for DOS/Windows provides 16-bit desktop environments with full 32-bit access, offering users enhanced performance and superior network integration. The NetWare Client 32 for DOS/Windows and the recently released NetWare Client 32 for Windows 95 share the same code-base, easing upgrades from DOS and Windows 3.1 to Windows 95 by allowing network administrators to leverage network drivers as they upgrade client software. The NetWare Client 32 for DOS/Windows extends the full availability of NetWare services to users of MS-DOS 5.0 or above, Windows 3.1 or above and Windows for Workgroups 3.11 or above. The NetWare Client 32 for DOS/Windows allows users to:
The NetWare Client 32 for DOS/Windows also provides the following network management capabilities to network administrators:
Pricing and Availability The NetWare Client 32 for DOS/Windows with NetWare Application Manager is available now to NetWare users electronically, free of charge, from NetWire on CompuServe (GO NWCLIENT) and the World Wide Web (http://netwire.novell.com). For additional information, customers can contact Novell at 1-800-NETWARE, or download information from NetWire on CompuServe or the World Wide Web (http://www.novell.com). Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is the world's leading network software provider. Novell software provides the infrastructure for a networked world, enabling our customers to connect with other people and the information they need, anytime and anyplace. Novell partners with other technology and market leaders to help customers make networks a part of their everyday lives. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks and NDS, NetWare Application Manager, NetWare Client 32 and Novell Directory Services are trademarks of Novell, Inc. NetWire is a registered service mark of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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