Press Release

Metrowerks® and Novell® Announce CodeWarrior® Support for NetWare® Server Operating System

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — March 23, 1998 — Novell, Inc. and Metrowerks Inc. announced here today at BrainShare '98 that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide CodeWarrior software development tools to the NetWare developer community. Included in Metrowerks' new CodeWarrior for NetWare will be the CodeWarrior integrated development environment (IDE) with C/C++ compilers, Novell's NetWare source-level debugger, and Novell's NetWare-based libraries and linkers. Metrowerks and Novell will cooperate to promote CodeWarrior to the Novell developer community.

"We are looking forward to our developers being able to build NLMs (NetWare Loadable Modules) using CodeWarrior software development tools," said Chris Stone, senior vice president, strategy and corporate development, Novell, Inc. "Working closely with a major tool supplier like Metrowerks is an integral part of our strategy to keep NetWare the world's leading and most manageable Intelligent Network server environment."

"We are very happy to be working with Novell to provide software development tools for NetWare developers," said Greg Galanos, president and chief technology officer, Metrowerks. "Expanding our product line to include tools for a leading server technology such as NetWare is a big win for us and will pay huge dividends in the years to come."

About Metrowerks

Founded in 1985, Metrowerks (NASDAQ: MTWKF, TSE/ME:MWK) develops, markets and supports CodeWarrior software development solutions for a number of operating systems targeting the most popular microprocessors. Intended for use for embedded systems or desktop computers, the cross- platform compilers support C, C++, Java, and Pascal, and allow programmers to build applications from one unique Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Metrowerks' CodeWarrior products are used by more than 100,000 registered users in 75 countries. For more information, please visit the Metrowerks web site at http://www.metrowerks.com. About Novell

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, 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 http://www.novell.com.

Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Metrowerks, the Metrowerks logo and CodeWarrior are registered trademarks of Metrowerks Inc. All other company and product names may be registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies/holders, and are hereby recognized.

Statements in this press release are forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including successful and timely development of the product and customer acceptance of the product.

Press Contacts:
Gordon Davies
Metrowerks Inc.
Phone: (512) 873-4797
Internet: gdavies@metrowerks.com

Jonathan Cohen
Novell, Inc.
Phone: (408) 577-7268
Internet: jcohen@novell.com