FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITRIX EXPANDS DISTRIBUTION OF APPLICATION SERVER
SOFTWARE

Signs Tech Data Corporation as First National Distributor of WinView
for Networks and Forms Authorized Reseller Program

CORAL SPRINGS, FL -- DECEMBER 16, 1993 -- Citrix Systems, Inc.  today
announced the signing of Tech Data Corporation as its first national
distributor.  Under the agreement, Tech Data will stock the WinView for
Networks and NetWare Access Services applicat ion server products in all of
its regional warehouses in the United States, Canada and Latin America.

"Citrix application server software represents a strategic addition to our
networking software product line," said Elio Levy, director of marketing for
Tech Data's networking division.  "Application server software represents an
emerging technology poised for explosive growth as Corporate America continues
to rightsize, mobilize and adopt next-generation Windows platforms, while
trying to leverage their current hardware investment."

"Tech Data represents a significant milestone in Citrix's growth as the
industry's leading provider of application server software," commented Jay
Sterrett, director of channel marketing for Citrix Systems.  "We selected Tech
Data as our national distribu tor because of their proven expertise in
advanced systems sales and their strong Novell Platinum and Gold reseller
customer base.  Tech Data will also prove beneficial to our aggressive channel
expansion plans by providing top-notch technical support and reseller
education and training."

The national distribution agreement with Tech Data follows the formation of
Citrix's Authorized Reseller Program, a comprehensive plan designed to provide
ongoing marketing, sales and technical support to resellers.

"Citrix's Authorized Reseller Program is designed to complement delivery and
support services provided by our distributors," said Sterrett.  "We will help
our resellers more effectively serve their customers and enhance their
competitive edge in the explo sive remote computing software marketplace."

Citrix's Authorized Reseller Program targets Novell Platinum and Gold
resellers.  These resellers have shown their commitment to Citrix technology
by sending a minimum of one engineer to training and maintaining demonstration
software at their facilities.  Program benefits for Citrix Authorized
Resellers are marketing, sales and technical support.

Marketing programs include lead generation, joint seminars, sales promotions,
product bundles, and merchandising campaigns.  Sales programs encompass sales
training and field sales participation.  Technical services extended to Citrix
Authorized Resellers include technical training, systems engineering support,
and one year of free product support.  Citrix Systems currently has over 200
resellers undergoing authorization.  For more information on Citrix's
Authorized Reseller Program, interested resellers sh ould call (800)437-7503.

WinView for Networks application server software provides high-performance
remote access for Windows, DOS and OS/2 applications.  As a result, multiple
network users can simultaneously access the WinView application server,
regardless of the type of PC ha rdware used or whether it is local or remote
from the network.  The recently-acquired NetWare Access Services product
complements WinView for Networks by providing support for Macintosh clients
and DOS graphics.

Citrix Systems, Inc.  is the industry's leading supplier of application server
software.  Founded in 1989, the privately-held firm is venture capital backed
by three of the industry's leading investors: Sevin Rosen Funds; Kleiner,
Perkins, Caufield, and By ers; and Mayfield Fund.  Citrix Systems is
headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida and has regional offices throughout
North America.


Tech Data Corporation (NASDAQ:TECD) is a leading distributor of personal
computer products throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America and the
Caribbean.  The company offers comprehensive product lines in software,
networking and communications, m ass storage, peripherals, and computer
systems.  In addition to a wide range of products, Tech Data provides
extensive pre-sale and post-sale training, service and support.  Tech Data
serves more than 40,000 value-added resellers and retail dealers from 11
across North America.

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Citrix and WinView are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc.  All
other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective
owners.  For more information contact:

Vicky Gore Harris       Chuck Miller
Citrix Systems, Inc.    Tech Data Corporation
(305)755-0559           (813)539-7429, #7251


