Address to the NetWinder/Linux community by Mac Brown, CEO of HCC | Linux Today

Address to the NetWinder/Linux community by Mac Brown, CEO of HCC

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 23, 1999

“Hardware Canada Computing (HCC) of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
recently signed a letter of intent to purchase the NetWinder
Division of Corel Computer.”

“… 25% of HCC shares will be used for the purchase of
NetWinder from Corel Corporation. Dr. Mike Cowpland will sit on the
board of directors of HCC and will be involved in the further
development of the NetWinder.”

“HCC plans on making the NetWinder a successful product. HCC
knows how to design, manufacture, sell, and support computer
hardware. HCC will market NetWinder through distributors and VARs
worldwide. We will focus on the OEM embedded marketplace…”

“HCC believes in Linux. Our expertise in Unix will assist us in
the transition into this marketplace. HCC plans on moving forward
with an IPO to further support the development of the
NetWinder…”

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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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