Silicon.com: Corel looks for major Linux surgery

"Derek Burney, CEO of Corel Corporation, has responded to speculation that he has put the company's Linux business up for sale by admitting the division is set for radical change."

"However, he ruled out an immediate sale, and said he was committed to the technology...."

"Burney admitted Corel did not currently have enough technology to run a successful Linux business and would either spin it off or make acquisitions to bring the necessary competencies inhouse."

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