Netscape Delivers Directory and Messaging Server Software for Linux Operating System

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (March 1, 1999) - Netscape Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: NSCP) today announced the delivery of preview releases of Netscape Directory Server and Netscape Messaging Server software for Linux, a popular open-source operating system that commands a strong market share in the enterprise and with Internet service providers. Netscape also announced the general availability of Netscape Delegated Administrator software for Linux. Netscape server software for Linux provides enterprise customers with the scalability and reliability of Netscape server software and the innovation and open standards support of Linux.

Netscape also announced that it is working with major Linux systems vendors including Compaq, Hewlett-Packard and VA Research Linux Systems, as well as major Linux software vendors including Caldera Systems and Red Hat, to ensure comprehensive Linux support is available for Linux-based server software, operating system and hardware platforms. Developed collaboratively by the Internet community, Linux is an open source code version of the Unix operating system that commands a strong share of the Internet service provider (ISP) market and is the fastest-growing server platform.

"Netscape is focused on enabling companies to transform their businesses from company to company.com," said John Paul, senior vice president and general manager of Netscape's server products division. "Netscape Directory Server, Netscape Messaging Server and Netscape Delegated Administrator on Linux will provide enterprise customers with the scalability, reliability, innovation and open standards support they require to compete in the Net Economy."

Netscape server software provides the e-commerce-ready infrastructure that is ideal for companies competing in the Net Economy where high performance, scalability, 24x7 reliability and strong security features that extend outside the enterprise are critical for success. Netscape Directory Server provides real-time directory and security services that enable centralized, low cost management of a myriad of Internet applications deployed by enterprises and independent software companies. Netscape Messaging Server is high-performance Internet messaging software that enables enterprises and ISPs to provide 'mail-tone' quality messaging service to millions of employees, customers, and partners simultaneously on the Internet and extranets.

Netscape Delegated Administrator 4.0 is an Internet application that delegates user and account management for customer self-service. ISPs and enterprises doing business through an extranet are able to delegate limited management of the directory to remote administrators and end users. Customers, partners, and suppliers can update their own account and user information on the web without having to call the administrator for every change.

"As the demand for Linux applications and open source solutions continues to grow, Compaq is pleased to join with Netscape in providing customers, developers, and ISPs with the enterprise-level hardware, software, and open source solutions required to meet their business needs," said Tim Yeaton, vice president and general manager, Compaq's Unix software division.

"Demand for Linux applications and support is growing rapidly," said Aurora Belarmino, worldwide market development manager for HP's network server division. "We work with Red Hat to deliver Linux solutions and support, and, in turn, applaud Netscape for its support of this growing customer need."

"Answering the demand for Linux applications and support is of great concern to us," said Bob Young, chief executive officer, Red Hat Software. "We want to work with Netscape to provide enterprises, telcos and ISPs with the enterprise-level hardware, software, and support that companies require."

"Netscape had the foresight to port Netscape FastTrack Server to Linux years ago, and we are proud that we were part of that decision," said Ransom Love, chief executive officer of Caldera Systems, Inc. "Netscape's delivery of Linux directory and messaging server software not only underscores its understanding of the market, but its business acumen as well. Netscape was on the Linux train long before it left the station and now it has increased its speed and expanded the enterprise destinations."

Netscape Directory Server and Netscape Messaging Server for the Linux operating environment are available in beta versions, and Netscape Delegated Administrator is generally available from Netscape. Linux is freely available on the Internet at several locations including www.linux.org.

Netscape Communications Corporation is a leading provider of software and services for businesses that want to transform the way they create and keep customers in the emerging Net Economy. The company offers a full line of enterprise software solutions, professional services, and a leading Internet portal to help companies build, buy, or outsource Internet applications that drive revenue growth, build customer loyalty, and create new levels of business efficiency. Traded on NASDAQ under the symbol NSCP, Netscape Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.

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