EXHIBIT 99.2

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For additional
information, contact:
AT CITRIX:                      AT THE FINANCIAL RELATIONS BOARD:
Scott Davidson (954) 267-2388   MEDIA INQUIRIES -  Marty Gitlin (212) 661-8030
Jeff Lilly (954) 267-2886       INVESTOR INQUIRIES -  Julie Creed (312) 640-6724

                        CITRIX COMPLETES VIEWSOFT MERGER

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - July 27, 1999 - Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTXS) today
announced the consummation of its merger agreement with ViewSoft, Inc., a Utah-
based firm specializing in software for multi-tier and Web-based application
development and deployment.

     "The completion of this merger demonstrates Citrix's commitment to
extending the reach of server-based computing and we look forward to the
ViewSoft team joining our Salt Lake City research and development operation,"
stated Mark B. Templeton, president and chief executive officer of Citrix
Systems, Inc.

ABOUT CITRIX

     Founded in 1989, Citrix Systems, Inc. is the nation's 13th largest software
company and a world leader in system software for server-based computing.  The
MetaFrameTM and WinFrame(R) product lines and Independent Computing Architecture
(ICA(R)) technology give organizations the independence, speed and flexibility
needed to extend any application to anyone, anywhere.  The company's server-
based computing solutions are marketed through a worldwide business alliance of
value-added resellers, system integrators, OEM licensees and industry
associates.  Citrix is based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and is traded on the
Nasdaq National Market under the symbol CTXS.  For more information, please
visit the Citrix website at
http://www.citrix.com.
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ABOUT VIEWSOFT

     ViewSoft, Inc., was incorporated in April 1991 to commercialize Semantic
Connection Technology (SCT), a new approach to object-oriented programming and
Internet development.

FOR CITRIX INVESTORS

     Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Investors are cautioned that statements in this press release which are not
strictly historical statements, including, without limitation, statements
regarding current or future financial performance, management's plans and
objectives for future operations, product plans and performance, management's
assessment of market factors, as well as statements regarding the strategy and
plans of the company and its


strategic partners, constitute forward-looking statements which involve risks
and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks associated with the
company's reliance upon its strategic relationships with Microsoft and other
strategic partners, dependence upon broad-based acceptance of the company's ICA
protocol, management of growth, the possibility of undetected software errors,
and dependence on proprietary technology, as well as risks of downturns in
economic conditions generally, and in the software industry specifically, and
risks associated with competition and competitive pricing pressures, year 2000
compliance efforts of the company and third parties on which the company is
dependent, and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.

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Citrix(R), WinFrame(R) and ICA(R) are registered trademarks of Citrix Systems,
Inc.  MetaFrameTM is a trademark of Citrix Systems, Inc. for which there is a
pending application for registration in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective
owners.


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