ARTISOFT SUPPORTS CALIFORNIA CLEAN AIR PROGRAM WITH LANTASTIC LOCAL AREA
NETWORK

Innovative Telecommunications Pilot Project Designed To Reduce Air
Pollution, Traffic Through Technology

(TUCSON, AZ - September 21, 1993) - Artisoft, Inc. announced today that the
City of Diamond Bar will recognize Artisoft with an award of appreciation
for its contribution of a 25-node LANtastic network to the South Coast Air
Quality Management Program. The City of Diamond Bar has pioneered the use
of telecommunications to reduce traffic and air pollution in the city with
this pilot project, which will be demonstrated at a public ceremony at 6
p.m., Tuesday, September 21,1993, at the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (AQMD) headquarters in Diamond Bar. The pilot project,
known as "City Online," implements the use of software applications and
electronic services to redefine the way consumers do business with
government.

"We hope to reduce the number of vehicle trips necessary to conduct
business with the city by providing easy electronic access through the
PC-based telecommunications system," stated Troy Butzlaff, assistant to
the city manager.

"Artisoft wanted to be a part of this innovative program to improve air
quality throughout Southern California," stated William Keiper, Artisoft's
President and Chief Executive Officer. "We're pleased that Artisoft's
LANtastic has been selected as the network operating system for this pilot
program.

The City Online project, made possible through contributions in excess of
$700,000, combines a 25-node LANtastic network, an electronic bulletin
board, optical imaging technology, geographic information services,
electronic and voice mail, and fax, into an integrated package designed to
demonstrate the uses of a PC-based telecommunications system as an
alternative means of conducting business with city government. This system
allows users to dial-in via modem to the bulletin board system or send an
electronic fax through a computer or fax machine to send and receive
information and conduct business with city government.

"The City Online telecommunications project will serve as a model for other
cities interested in enhancing public communications and improving air
quality through the application of similar technological solutions," added
Troy.

Artisoft has provided a total hardware and software network solution, which
includes the LANtastic v5.0 DOS and Windows network software, NodeRunner
2000/T Ethernet adapters, T-Runner 800/TC 10BASE-T concentrator, Peer Hub
internal concentrator, and the Central Station connectivity processor.

In response to growing criticism over air quality issues, the South Coast
AQMD, which encompasses four counties and 456 cities, has adopted a
comprehensive 20-year air pollution control plan designed to bring
Southern California into compliance with federal air quality standards.
This program known as the Air Quality Management Man (which is the basis
for the City Online project), implements an aggressive integrated control
strategy to reduce the total amount of automobile emissions while
promoting the use of cleaner fuels, low-emission consumer products and
technological solutions.

The South Coast AQMD will unveil this pilot project at a public ceremony,
which will be broadcast on cable television and include a live on-line
demonstration of the system. Dr. Jerry Pournelle, noted science fiction
writer and computer columnist, will serve as master of ceremonies.
Representatives from the offices of Governor Pete Wilson, Senator Barbara
Boxer, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Congressman Jay Kim and numerous state
and local officials will attend the ceremony. In addition, chief executive
officers and representatives from the more than 75 participating vendors
will also be in attendance.

Artisoft develops and manufactures a full line of innovative,
cost-effective network communication solutions including the award-winning
LANtastic Local Area Network. Recognized as the leader in peer-to-peer
networking for DOS and Windows environments, the LANtastic network also
offers multiplatform connectivity solutions for NetWare, TCP/IP and
Macintosh systems. It allows up to 500 users on one network to connect and
share information and peripheral devices such as printers, hard drives and
CD-ROMs. Artisoft maintains nine international offices and distributes the
LANtastic network and its other connectivity products in over 70 countries
worldwide.

For more information about Artisoft or its product line, contact Artisoft,
Inc. at 2202 N. Forbes Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85745. Sales 800/233-5564.
Corporate 602/670-7100. Fax 602/670-7101

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