Press Release

Novell Announces GroupWise 5.5 Upgrade Window

Upgrade program allows customers to have the latest GroupWise solutions

Novell, Inc. today announced the availability of its GroupWise 5.5 upgrade window. Under the terms of the GroupWise upgrade program, users who purchase new or upgrade the U.S. version of GroupWise 4.1a or 5.2 licenses from July 20, 1998 until 30 days after GroupWise 5.5 ships are eligible to receive an equal number of GroupWise 5.5 licenses for the cost of shipping and handling. A valid proof of purchase will be required upon submitting a claim.

Additional information on how to receive an upgrade will be available shortly via the World Wide Web at http://www.novell.com/groupwise.

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 and GroupWise are registered trademarks. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

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Novell, Inc.
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