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The State: Corel tries to challenge Microsoft with Linux

“Corel is optimistic that this version of Unix will become the
“killer” operating system that will muster a challenge to Microsoft
in the short term.”

“I’ll be the first to admit Microsoft needs a challenger to make
it clean up its act. What other operating system would allow just
one file to bring down the operating system and force you to
reinstall the system and all software? (Hint: It starts with “Reg”
and ends with “istry.”)”

“Clearly, Corel is in trouble and is placing one of its bets on
Linux. (Corel also thought Java would be a competitor, too)”

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