Fwd: Corel Unveils WordPerfect® Office 2000 for Linux® at LinuxWorld

[Clay Fandre <cfandre@maddog.mn-linux.org>]

Just some info for those who care...

> Corel Unveils WordPerfect® Office 2000 for Linux® at LinuxWorld
> Corel’s Open Source initiatives highlighted in new opensource.corel.com
> Web site
> 
> Ottawa, Ontario – February 2, 2000 – Corel Corporation (NASDAQ: CORL,
> TSE: COR) today unveiled the much-anticipated pricing and product
> details for its upcoming WordPerfect® Office 2000 for Linux®.
> 
> Scheduled to be widely available across North America this spring,
> WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux will be offered in two
> versions—Standard and Deluxe. WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux -
> Standard version will sell for a suggested retails price of US $109* or
> CAN $149*. WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux - Deluxe version will be
> available for a suggested retail price of US $159* or CAN $249*.
> 
> “We are very excited to unveil our full office suite for Linux to the
> world,” said Dr. Michael Cowpland, president and chief executive officer
> of Corel Corporation. “The availability of applications like WordPerfect
> Office 2000 on the Linux platform will provide users with an end-to-end
> desktop solution and will accelerate the deployment of Linux for
> mainstream use.”
> 
> WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux is a comprehensive office productivity
> suite for Linux users who are seeking a powerful and compatible solution
> at an excellent value. This fully functional office suite offers users
> the same applications and excellent import/export capabilities as
> offered in the rest of the WordPerfect line. Applications included in
> the suite are: Corel® LINUX® OS (based on Debian 2.2 Kernel),
> WordPerfect® 9, Quattro® Pro 9, Corel Presentations™ 9 and CorelCENTRAL™
> 9.
> 
> In addition to these applications, WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux -
> Deluxe version also offers Paradox® 9, enhanced technical support, an
> entertainment pack (Railroad Tycoon - Limited Edition** and demo games
> by Loki Games)and a Linux Penguin bean-filled toy.
> 
> Both the Standard and Deluxe versions of the suite are compatible with
> the Windows® version of WordPerfect Office 2000, and will install on
> most major Linux distributions, including Corel LINUX OS.
> 
> In conjunction with the unveiling of WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux,
> Corel launched its newest Web site, opensource.corel.com. The purpose of
> this site is to bring the development community together and to provide
> visitors with more detailed information about Corel’s Open Source
> initiatives. The site allows developers to access source code and serves
> as a discussion forum through mailing lists.
> 
> To find out more about the upcoming WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux or
> the new Web site opensource.corel.com, visit Corel booth #465 at
> LinuxWorld Conference and Expo in New York, February 1-4 and at Corel
> booth #C-21 at the Linux Expo in Paris, February 1-3.
> 
> *Suggested retail price. Dealers may sell for less.
> **Network play, Editor and some expansion scenarios are disabled.
> 
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> 
> Corel Corporation
> Corel Corporation is an internationally recognized developer of
> award-winning business productivity, graphics and operating system
> solutions on the Windows®, Linux®, UNIX®, Macintosh® and Java™
> platforms. Corel also develops market-leading, Web-based solutions
> including applications, contents, e-commerce and online services. For
> access to these services and more information go to www.corel.com or
> www.corelcity.com. Corel is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Corel’s
> common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol CORL and
> on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol COR.
> 
> This press release contains statements that are forward looking as that
> term is defined by the United States Private Securities Litigation
> Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations
> that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results will differ
> due to factors such as shifts in customer demand, product shipment
> schedules, product mix, competitive products and pricing, technological
> shifts and other variables. Readers are referred to Corel’s most recent
> reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
> 
> Corel, WordPerfect and the Go Further logo are trademarks or registered
> trademarks of Corel Corporation or Corel Corporation Limited. Linux is a
> registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. UNIX is a registered trademark
> of The Open Group. All other product names are trademarks of their
> respective companies. All other brands and products referenced herein
> are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
> 
> 

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