“First beta version builds on Corel`s commitment to
providing a complete desktop solution.”
“Corel Corporation (NASDAQ: CORL, TSE: COR) today announced that
the first beta version of its WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux has
been issued to beta testing sites.”
“WordPerfect 8 has been the most popular Linux application with
over 900,000 downloads to date on CNET alone,” said Dr. Michael
Cowpland, president and chief executive officer for Corel
Corporation. “Now the availability of our full office suite, which
includes compatibility for Windows users, will accelerate mass
deployment of Corel LINUX for mainstream use.” WordPerfect Office
2000 for Linux is a fully functional office suite, which provides
users with the same excellent import/export capabilities as offered
in the rest of the WordPerfect line. The suite is compatible with
the Windows version of WordPerfect Office 2000, and will install on
all major Linux distributions, including Corel LINUX OS.”
“WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux will include Corel`s
Application Services Printing Library, which is currently under
development.”
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