SRO: Corel building Linux PC for dummies

"Corel Corp. is building what it hopes to be the Linux desktop for everyone, not just the guys in the backroom with Slashdot t-shirts."

"At LinuxWorld Expo in San Jose, Calif., next Tuesday, Corel (Nasdaq:COSFF) will reveal its progress to date on its "tears-free" desktop offering."

"According to a company spokeswoman, "Corel's work on Linux is designed to advance adoption of Linux on the desktop, where non-technical users can enjoy its benefits." Indeed, the goal is no less than to create a desktop Linux with a "zero learning curve."

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