Press Release

New IntranetWare™ Line Released by IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. and Novell, Inc.

Foster City, CA -- March 7, 1997 -- IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., and Novell, Inc. announce the availability of four new Novell Press reference books to support the latest Novell products: Novell's Guide to IntranetWare™ Networks, Novell's IntranetWare™ Administrator's Handbook, Novell's Guide to Internet Access Solutions and Novell's Guide to NetWare Printing. These new titles are published with the collaboration of the Novell technical staff.

About the Books

Novell's Guide to IntranetWare™ Networks, by Jeffrey F. Hughes and Blair W. Thomas, takes an in-depth look at the internal operations of Novell Directory Services™ (NDS™) - the crux of the IntranetWare network. The book also explains NDS trees, tree walking and NDS security as well as replica, partition and synchronization strategies. Also covered in detail are IntranetWare's high- performance Web server, TCP/IP and IPX/SPX™ networking protocols and the NetWare Multiprotocol Router™.

Novell's IntranetWare™ Administrator's Handbook, by Kelley J.P. Lindberg, is a compact yet comprehensive reference on login scripts, configuration data and maintenance designed to help IntranetWare network administrators work efficiently.

Novell's Guide to Internet Access Solutions, by Laura A. Chappell, Roger L. Spicer and Colin E. Dixon, demonstrates how to meet information, communication and configuration needs when connecting a NetWare or IntranetWare network to the Internet.

Novell's Guide to NetWare Printing, by J.D. Marymee and Sandy Stevens, gives expert advice on resolving the problems that can occur in network printing. This resource covers the configuration, management and use of all NetWare 3, NetWare 4 and IntranetWare print services as well as solutions for everyday printing glitches.

How to Order

IDG Books Worldwide's titles are available at all major bookstores and computer stores or direct from the publisher at (800)762-2974 -- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST weekdays. For reseller, corporate or volume orders, contact Eric Taylor, IDG Books Worldwide, at (800) 842-8996 x3048.

Novell's Guide to IntranetWare™ Networks by Jeffrey F. Hughes and Blair W. Thomas Price: $59.99 USA/$84.99 Canada ISBN: 0-7645-4516-7

Novell's IntranetWare™ Administrator's Handbook by Kelley J.P. Lindberg Price: $39.99 USA/$54.99 Canada ISBN: 0-7645-4517-5

Novell's Guide to Internet Access Solutions by Laura A. Chappell, Roger L. Spicer and Colin E. Dixon, Price: $39.99 USA/$54.99 Canada ISBN: 0-7645-4515-9

Novell's Guide to NetWare Printing by J.D. Marymee and Sandy Stevens Price: $59.99 USA/$84.99 Canada ISBN: 0-7645-4514-0

About Novell Press

Novell Press, the world's leading provider of networking books, publishes a spectrum of resources for the benefit of professionals involved in networking at any level. All Novell Press titles are published with the authorization and collaboration of the Novell technical staff.

About IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.

IDG Books Worldwide is a business unit of IDG, the world's leading IT media and research company. IDG publishes more than 275 computer newspapers and magazines and more than 430 book titles, produces 90 expositions, and provides IT market analysis through 41 research centers worldwide. Company information and access to any of IDG's more than 125 World Wide Web sites is available at http://www.idg.com. IDG Books Worldwide's Web site is found at http://www.idgbook.com.

About Novell, Inc.

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.

Novell, Novell Press and NetWare are registered trademarks and IntranetWare, Novell Directory Services, NDS, IPX/SPX and NetWare Multiprotocol Router are trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

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Novell Press
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