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Globe & Mail: Corel and Intel discuss alliance

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 9, 2000

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Guy
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“In talks with computer maker to launch cheap line of PCs
that would challenge Microsoft’s dominance.”

“… the talks are “multifaceted” and involve other computer
industry players. Although he wouldn’t reveal further details,
Corel and Santa Clara, Calif.-based Intel would likely also want to
include a computer maker, a browser company and an Internet service
provider. “There’s a huge amount of action.”

“Under the deal being discussed, Corel will supply its Linux
operating system, a cheap and reliable alternative to Microsoft’s
dominant Windows software. There are no details on what the
hardware component of the computer would be…”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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