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                     BORLAND SHIPS FIVE LANGUAGE PRODUCTS
       Multi-Platform Language Products For Programmers At All Levels

NEW YORK - June 2, 1992 - Borland International Inc. (NASDAQ:BORL) today
announced the availability of five new multi-platform language releases. The
new object-oriented products -- Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.1,
Borland C++ 3.1, Turbo C++ for Windows 3.1, and Turbo Pascal for Windows
1.5 -- take advantage of the advanced features of Microsoft Windows 3.1. 
Borland also introduced a new member to its award-winning ObjectVision
product line, ObjectVision 2.0 for OS/2.

"These new Language products cement Borland's leadership in object-oriented
technology for DOS, Windows and OS/2," said Gene Wang, vice president and
general manager of Borland's Languages Business Unit. "From Borland C++ and
Turbo Pascal for Windows to ObjectVision, Borland provides solutions for a
broad range of development needs across multiple platforms."

The new releases add significant features to Borland's C++ and Turbo Pascal
for Windows product lines, including:

   *  Full Windows 3.1 and 3.0 support
   *  Color Syntax highlighting
   *  New Windows documentation

Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.1 and Borland C++ 3.1

Borland C++ 3.1 is a complete development system for professional programmers
who program in C or C++.  Borland C++ & Application Frameworks 3.1 includes
all of Borland C++ 3.1 including the ObjectWindows and Turbo Vision
application frameworks, the Runtime Library source code and the Windows API
reference manual.

Other new features

   *  Strict C++ compliance
   *  An optimizing Windows-hosted development environment
   *  New global optimizations for C++ and 386 code generation
   *  WinSpector - A new utility for determining the causes of UAEs
   *  Integrated resource compilation

Turbo C++ for Windows 3.1

Turbo C++ for Windows 3.1 offers an inexpensive route to Windows programming
for entry level C and C++ users.  Turbo C++ for Windows 3.1 includes the
basic tools necessary for creating Windows applications, but does not include
the professional tool set, the optimizing compiler, or the library source
code.

Turbo Pascal for Windows 1.5

Turbo Pascal for Windows 1.5 is a high-productivity application development
system used by VARs, consultants and educators.  Borland has sold more than
two million copies of Pascal worldwide.

Turbo Pascal for Windows 1.5 now lets users take full advantage of the new
features in Microsoft Windows 3.1, which include OLE, common dialogs, drag &
drop, and Truetype fonts.

New Features in Turbo Pascal for Windows 1.5

   *  Resource Workshop - Borland's powerful graphical design tool which
      enables users to visually create professional-looking user interfaces
      with Borland's Custom Controls.  Resource Workshop replaces the
      Whitewater Resource Toolkit delivered with previous versions.

   *  Speedbar - Provides programmers with quick access to many common
      functions

   *  Turbo Debugger for Windows 3.0 with Super VGA support

ObjectVision 2.0 for OS/2

ObjectVision is an easy way for programmers and non-programmers to create
business applications for both Windows and OS/2 2.0. ObjectVision will offer
the same fundamental functionality and features on OS/2 2.0 as those
introduced on Windows.  These include the ease of use features as well as
provisions for all three aspects of application creation: application
interface, business rules or application logic, and connection to databases
and other applications.

ObjectVision 2.0 for OS/2 features

ObjectVision 2.0 for OS/2 includes all of the features in the ObjectVision
2.0 for Windows version, but with significant enhancements that exploit the
OS/2 2.0 operating system.  These features include:

   *  Full 32-bit implementation
   *  Multi-threading via the multiple thread process model
   *  Integrated support of OS/2 Database Manager through IBM's
      optional Extended Services Capability
   *  Interface to the REXX programming language

ObjectVision 2.0 for OS/2 will also exploit the Presentation Manager user
interface and the high performance OS/2 2.0 file system.

Pricing and Availability

Borland C++ 3.1 has a suggested price of $495.00.  Borland C++ & Application
Frameworks 3.1 carries a suggested retail price of $749.00. Turbo C++ for
Windows 3.1 carries a suggested retail price of $149.95. Turbo Pascal for
Windows 1.5 has a suggested retail price of $149.95 and ObjectVision 2.0 for
OS/2 carries a suggested retail price of $249.95.

Borland Customer Upgrade Pricing

The upgrade price for current Turbo C++ for Windows users is $19.95, while
users of Borland C++ 3.0 can upgrade to version 3.1 for $39.95.  Current
users of Borland C++ & Application Frameworks can also upgrade to version 3.1
for $39.95.

Turbo Pascal users currently using Turbo Pascal 6.0 can upgrade to Turbo
Pascal for Windows 1.5 for $99.95 while users of Turbo Pascal for Windows can
upgrade to version 1.5 for $49.95.

All prices, including the upgrade and offers, are in U.S. dollars and apply
only in the U.S. and Canada.  The products will be available later this month
through major resellers or directly through Borland.  For upgrade information
call 1-800-UPGRADE.

Borland International Inc. (Scotts Valley, Calif.) is a leading developer of
object-oriented business software and programming languages and tools. 
Borland offers some of the world's most widely used computer software,
including Paradox, dBASE, InterBase, QuattroPro, ObjectVision, Borland C++
and Turbo Pascal.
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