PRNewswire: C. Robert Coates Announces Resignation From Inprise Board of Directors(2000-03-08 00:19:16)
"Mr. Coates resigned on Sunday, Feb. 6, at 8:00 am, prior to the
vote on the merger of Inprise and Corel Corporation... Mr. Coates
says he will oppose the merger unless it results in substantially
higher prices for Inprise shareholders..."