“The Canadian software maker will launch its version of the
Linux operating system for desktop computers later today at Comdex
here, the company said. Corel chief executive Michael Cowpland will
officially launch the new OS at a 1:15 p.m. PT event at the huge
trade show.”
“Linux, a clone of the Unix operating system, was created by
Finnish programmer Linus Torvalds. It’s an open-source program,
meaning that many can add to its development. It is beginning to
offer a challenge to Microsoft’s dominant Windows NT operating
system.”
“Corel is aiming its Linux version at the average user, not
the typical, more technically sophisticated Linux user. The company
is basing the OS on the non-profit Debian version and hopes to use
it to sell its WordPerfect Office suite of programs.“