January 25, 2000 13:05
Corel LINUX OS a Hit Around the World: Corel
named Tier 1 Linux vendor by top analysts amidst
strong revenues, reviews
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OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 2000--Corel Corporation
(NASDAQ:CORL)(TSE:COR.)) is extremely encouraged by the strong reviews its Corel(r) LINUX(r) OS and applications are receiving from the world's press and
analysts.
"The Linux client operating market is not currently noted for the high dollar volume that client operating systems produce," said Al Gillen, research manager, server
infrastructure software for International Data Corporation, a leading research and analyst firm.
"Corel's US $3.2 million in Linux operating system sales during the short time it was on the market in 1999 is a stunning beginning for the company in the fast-growing
Linux market," said Mr. Gillen. "This level of revenue places the company in the first tier of Linux client operating environment vendors."
In addition to Corel, IDC's list of Tier 1 Linux vendors include: Red Hat (NASDAQ:RHAT), Caldera, Turbo Linux and SuSE.
"This is a tremendous validation of our efforts to transform Corel into a major Linux player," said Corel Corporation president and CEO Dr. Michael Cowpland. "There
should be no doubt in anybody's mind that Corel has what it takes to deliver a high-quality Linux OS and Linux applications to the PC market."
Recent reviews include:
"Corel Linux is terrific. ... I'm happy to report that by using Corel Install Express I was able to get four nearly perfect installs... Corel is announcing their Office Suite 2000 for Linux. I have a copy of the Alpha. I've seen it in action, and I can tell you that it works really smoothly and seamlessly... I've been living with Corel on my computers
for more than a month and I still find myself marveling at how easy it is to get used to this OS distribution. I also know why other writers and reviews are giving Corel's
Linux top marks. If you've been waiting to see what this highly publicized Linux thing is all about, this is the easiest way I've found to do so. Highly recommended." - Gary
Krakow, MSNBC.COM
"(COREL LINUX OS is) better than any Linux to date, including Red Hat. (Corel Linux) can serve the needs of most mainstream computer users ... a major advance
in the positioning of Linux as a mainstream operating system. Corel is definitely the Linux company most tuned into the needs of end users who aren't Linux experts.
Five stars out of five." - Linuxplanet.com
"Corel Linux sets a new standard in simplicity. One Linux distribution works pretty much like any other, once you get it installed. And that's exactly where Corel Linux
triumphs." - The Boston Globe
(From digitalMASS at Boston.com article "Linux breathes fire into old-time Microsoft rival" by Hiawath Bray, Globe Staff)
"The install of Corel LINUX was easier than Red Hat's ... Corel LINUX almost eliminates the learning curve - anyone with any Windows experience will have no trouble with this OS. Four stars." - Playboy.com
"Corel has reached a level of user comfort that is currently unmatched in Linux. Those who simply wish to connect their Linux computers to an already existing network or value an installation that is as simple as possible are well served with Corel Linux." - c't Magazine, Germany
"Corel LINUX is a glimmering product ... truly a step forward compared to other existing programs. Corel LINUX ... is very consistent, solid and last but not least, stable." -PC PRO Magazine, Denmark (1/2000)
"(Corel LINUX is) good news to new users of Linux - four stars out of five." - Singtao PC Market, Hong Kong
Corel LINUX OS was also recently named one of CNET's Top 10 "Must Have" downloads, in addition to already being named their Editor's Choice over all the major distributions of Linux. It continues to be their most popular Linux download
with more than 144,000 downloads to date. |
