Press Release

DistribuPro, Inc. Joins Novell Distribution Team

Addition of vertical market specialist broadens Novell's channel

San Jose, Calif. -- November 18, 1996 -- Novell, Inc. and DistribuPro, Inc. announced an agreement for Santa Clara, Calif.-based DistribuPro to sell Novell's networking software throughout the U.S. and Canada. A division of Computer Associates International, Inc., DistribuPro is a specialty distributor whose more than 3,000 customers include value-added resellers, systems integrators, and consultants focusing on vertical markets through applications such as ACCPAC International's accounting solutions.

"Having DistribuPro on board with Novell helps us reach vertical markets, which is a subset of the reseller channel we haven't reached before," said Ron Heinz, Novell's vice president of the Americas. "We are very pleased with this new partnership, and we're certain both companies will benefit from it."

Julie DeMaria, DistribuPro's general manager, added, "Most of our customers sell and service high-end business solutions that are typically networked. This partnership really strengthens our product offerings and allows us to meet our customers' needs much more effectively."

Founded in 1983, Novell (NASDAQ:NOVL) 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. Novell education and technical support programs are the most comprehensive in the network computing industry. Information about Novell's complete range of products and services can be accessed on the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com.

DistribuPro, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Computer Associates International, Inc. (NYSE:CA) DistribuPro Inc., established in 1984, is an international specialty distributor, providing products, services and support to the VAR market. Specializing in vertical business applications. DistribuPro is the exclusive North American distributor for the market-leading ACCPAC Plus and ACCPAC for Windows family of accounting solutions.

Press Contact:
Terri Molini
Novell, Inc.
phone: 408-577-7887
Internet: tmolini@novell.com