1                                                 EXHIBIT 11.

MUSTANG SOFTWARE, INC.

COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
(In thousands, except earnings per share) (Unaudited)
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                                                        Three Months Ended  
                                                            March 31,              
                                                        1999       1998     
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Weighted average common shares calculation - basic 
 Weighted average number of common shares and common
 stock units outstanding                                 4,145     3,418    
Common stock equivlents from outstanding stock options       0         0    
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Average common and common stock equivalents outstanding  4,145     3,418   
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Weighted average common and common equivalent share 
 calculation - diluted:
Weighted average number of common shares and common
 stocks units outstanding                                4,145     3,418
Dilutive effect of outstanding common stock options        388	       0
Assuming conversion of Preferred Stock                     451         0
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Weighted average common and common equivalent shares -
 diluted                                                 4,984     3,418
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Net Income                                               $  10    $ (444)    	
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Net Earnings per share - Basic                           $ .00    $ (.13)   
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Net Earnings per share - Diluted                         $ .00    $ (.13) (1)


(1) Fully diluted earnings per share have not been presented because the effects
are not material.
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