Novell Offers Big Savings On SNA Gateway Upgrade

intraNetWare for SAA 3 Eliminates Year 2000 and TCP/IP Migration Hurdles for DOS- Based Gateway Users

What:
Novell, Inc. today announced a special upgrade promotion and pricing for intraNetWare™ for SAA 3, today's most scalable, secure and reliable platform for integrating IBM hosts with business networks, intranets and the Internet. The product features complete TCP/IP compatibility and Year 2000 readiness, enabling companies to adopt emerging Internet technologies and provide continued access to host-based data beyond the turn of the century. In addition, the product delivers the 32-bit performance associated with NetWare, ensuring faster and more scalable access to mainframe-based information. The promotion adds to Novell's product-driven momentum, reducing the cost of intelligent network solutions based on Internet technologies and enabled by NDS™, Novell's industry-leading directory service. intraNetWare for SAA is co-developed by Novell -- the provider of NetWare and best-of-breed network services, and IBM -- the originator of SNA and the world leader in enterprise computing solutions.

When:
The competitive upgrade pricing for intraNetWare for SAA 3 is effective immediately worldwide for users of third-party DOS-based gateways in NetWare environments. The product is available in 10-, 25-, 50-, 125-, 250-, 500- and 1,000-user packages at discounted rates ranging from $995 for 10 users to $31,995 for 1,000 users. Customers using DOS-based gateways can register to receive intraNetWare for SAA 3.0 through any authorized Novell reseller or international equivalent. Customers should contact the reseller for a Novell Upgrade Registration Form which, along with proof of purchase of their original gateway, will be used to fulfill the upgrade.

Other:
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 and intraNetWare, NDS and Novell Directory Services are trademarks of Novell, Inc. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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Gordon Evans
Novell, Inc.
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