Korea Herald: First Korean-language Linux office software launched

Aug 24, 2000, 12:33 (0 Talkback[s])

"A venture firm released the first Korean-language office software to run on the Linux operating system."

"HancomLinux, its developer, said the new package will boost the commercial use of the open-source OS, which competes with Microsoft's market-dominating Windows."

"Its "HancomOffice 1.0 Standard Version" consists of four application programs; word processor, spreadsheet, presentation program and graphic editor."

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