New Novell BorderManager, NDS for NT Solutions to Provide Internet Access, Multivendor Connectivity for Communications Leader

Provo, Utah — March 26, 1998 — Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ: NOVL) today announced that Jacor Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOR) has signed a Master License Agreement for use of multiple Novell products in a wide-area computer network linking Jacor's 196 radio stations in 49 broadcast areas across the United States. The agreement includes the purchase of 4,000-user licenses for Novell's intraNetWare network solutions platform and ManageWise network management solution; 2,000-user licenses for Novell's NDS for NT and GroupWise e-mail and collaboration solutions; and a 1,000- user license for Novell BorderManager Internet services.

Jacor will use the Novell software to enhance communication and collaboration across its information network; give sales people and station managers faster access to financial, marketing, and human resources information; expand the use of the Internet for both internal and external communications; and provide centralized management with Novell Directory Services (NDS) for heterogeneous information resources.

"Given our recent and projected growth, Novell software is a valuable asset that allows us to manage and expand a wide-area network encompassing many different radio stations, computer platforms, applications, and services," said Steven Gable, Jacor director of information technology. "By using Novell software and NDS in our network, we're able to intelligently manage our rapid growth while taking full advantage of NT Server, HP UNIX servers, and a broad range of Internet and intranet services."

Jacor is the nation's second largest radio company measured by total stations. Including announced pending acquisitions, Jacor now owns, operates or represents 196 radio stations in 49 broadcast areas and WKRC-TV in Cincinnati. Additionally, Jacor and its wholly owned subsidiary Premiere Radio Networks combine to form the third largest provider of syndicated radio programming in the country, including the top three radio talk shows: The Rush Limbaugh Show, the Dr. Laura Schlessinger Show and Dr. Dean Edell. Premiere recently purchased the rights to overnight talk show sensation Art Bell.

Jacor also owns a satellite distribution service, NSN, which provides bi-directional communications among multiple networks. Jacor plans to pursue growth through continued acquisitions of complementary radio stations in existing broadcast locations, and radio groups or individual stations with significant presence in other attractive domestic and international locations. Additionally, Jacor plans to grow in other broadcast related products and businesses.

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 as http://www.novell.com.

Novell, GroupWise and intraNetWare are registered trademarks and BorderManager, Novell BorderManager, Novell Directory Services and NDS are trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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