CRN: Corel now shipping Linux OS entry

"As expected, Corel Corp. said at Comdex last week it is shipping its Linux operating system entry and promised a version of Corel WordPerfect Office for Linux next spring...."

"Corel plans to ship WordPerfect Office for Linux next spring, to be followed by a Linux version of CorelDraw by year's end, executives said. The company previewed these applications, showing their ability to import and export PDF files...."

"Corel decided to base its Linux on Debian because of the developer support around the world, numbering in excess of 500 developers, said Eric Forlher, product manager at Corel."

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