Corel -R- WordPerfect -R- 8 for Linux -R- Download Now Available!
Business Editors
OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 17, 1998--
Shrinkwrapped Personal Edition and Server Edition for
Linux -R- and Unix -R- Coming Soon
Corel Corporation (Nasdaq:COSFF)(TSE:COS) today announced the
immediate availability of the multilingual download version of Corel(R)
WordPerfect(R) 8 for Linux(R). The Corel(R) WordPerfect(R) 8 for Linux
Personal Edition and the Corel(R) WordPerfect(R) 8 for Linux and
UNIX(R) Server Edition are scheduled to be available shortly.
Each version includes the option to install the interface and writing tools in
either English, French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch.
"To have Corel, one of the world's leading software companies, recognize
the value the Linux operating system to their users is simply more recognition
that this OS has arrived," said Robert Young, chief executive officer of Red
Hat Software. "Corel WordPerfect 8 is the premier word processing
technology used by approximately 22 million users worldwide.
"We are very excited about the release of Corel WordPerfect 8 for Linux
and applaud Corel for its innovative support of this technology," said Young.
No Charge Download
From today until December 22, 1998, the no charge Corel WordPerfect
8 for Linux Personal Edition download is available exclusively from CNET (
www.download.com ). Users can also access the CNET site via (
linux.corel.com ). After Dec. 22, people interested in obtaining the no
charge download can go to ( linux.corel.com ) to find out where it will
be available.
"Corel feels that CNET is the ideal partner for this landmark product
release over the Internet," said Dr. Michael Cowpland, president and chief
executive officer of Corel Corporation." CNET has helped to increase
awareness of the Linux community. CNET's Download.com is one of the
largest download Web sites and has the bandwidth and stability to support
this groundbreaking project."
Nish Bhutani, Site Manager of CNET's Download.com said, "Linux is an
increasingly important focus for CNET. We anticipate that the premier of
Corel WordPerfect 8 for Linux will be the first of many quality Linux
programs available for download on our site."
To help ensure an easy download, the 23.6 MB product has been
divided into seven 3.5 MB downloads with additional language tools for
French, Italian, German, Spanish and Dutch available at 6.5 MB each.
Shrinkwrapped Personal Edition
A shrinkwrapped version of the multilingual Corel WordPerfect for Linux
Personal Edition is scheduled to be available from local retailers in the early
New Year for a suggested retail price of US $69.99(1).
Shrinkwrapped Server Edition for Linux and UNIX
A multilingual Server Edition of Corel WordPerfect 8 for Linux and
UNIX is also scheduled to be available shortly from local distributors, the
VAR channel and corporate resellers for a suggested retail price of US
$495(1) for the full version and a suggested retail price of US $249(1) for
the upgrade(2). The Server Edition has been compiled to run on Linux and a
variety of UNIX platforms.
"By releasing Corel WordPerfect 8 for Linux, Corel is giving consumers
freedom of choice and providing a smooth upgrade path for people using
Microsoft Windows and other legacy operating systems," said Scott
McNeil, president of SuSE, Inc. "SuSE is thrilled to be working with Corel
in the distribution of Corel WordPerfect 8 for Linux, and we applaud
Corel's commitment to the Linux community."
Corel WordPerfect 8 for Linux/UNIX Features
Download Personal Edition Server
Shrinkwrapped Edition
-Fully functioning Same as the download Same as the
word processor version plus: personal edition
-5 additional language -Drawing and charting plus:
interfaces and writing capabilities -Globetroller
tools -130 font and font FlexLM License
-Import/Export filters installer utility Management
-Online help -Adobe Acrobat Reader Software
-E-mail directly from -Electronic manuals in -WordPerfect 8
WordPerfect .pdf format Character Terminal
-Publish to HTML -Photos Binary for Non-GUI
directely from -Clipart terminal users
WordPerfect -Textures -Advanced system
-Netscape WebBrowser application
-Samples and Templates customization
utilities
-Support for Oracle
DataBase Engine
-UNIX Platforms
supported:Hewlett-
Packard(R)-UX
10.20 9000 700/800
IBM(R) AIX 4.1.4
(PPC and RS6000,)
SCO(R) OpenServer
5.0.0, Sun(R)
Solaris(R) 2.5.1
SPARC), Sun Solaris
2.5.1 (x86)
Technical Support
Corel offers a number of technical support options for Linux and Unix
both inside and outside North America.
Linux
In North America
-- pay for e-mail support via AnswerPerfect(R) at
( www.corel.com/support/answerperfect.htm )
-- newsgroups
-- Knowledgebase and FAQs posted to ( linux.corel.com )
-- pay for telephone support and Professional Services will be
available early in 1999 Outside North America
-- pay for telephone support by calling +353-1-708-2350
-- pay for e-mail support
-- newsgroups
-- Knowledgebase and FAQs posted to ( linux.corel.com )
UNIX
In North America
-- 30 days free telephone installation support at 801/765-4019.
Additional support may be purchased after the 30 days.
Outside North America
-- 30 days free telephone installation support at
+44-1753-577-227. Additional support may be purchased after
the 30 days.
Corel Corporation
Corel Corporation is an internationally recognized developer of
award-winning graphics and business productivity applications.
Development of market-leading products such as the CorelDRAW(TM) line
of graphics applications and the Corel(R) WordPerfect(R) Suite of business
tools is continually evolving to meet the demands of the corporate, retail and
academic markets. Committed to performance, compatibility, value and
open standards, Corel develops products for the Windows(R),
Macintosh(R), UNIX(R), Linux(R) and Java(TM) platforms. Corel's
common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market(SM) under the
symbol COSFF and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol
COS. For more information visit Corel's Web site at ( www.corel.com ).
(1) Prices subject to change without notice. Dealers may sell for
less.
(2) Owners of Corel WordPerfect for UNIX or any word processor or
desktop publishing software from Applix, StarOffice,
Interleaf or Adobe are eligible for special upgrade pricing.
Corel, WordPerfect, CorelDRAW and the Go Further logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation or Corel
Corporation Limited. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. All other product and
company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
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CONTACT: Corel Corporation
Meredith Dundas (Canada), 613/728-0826 ext. 1512
E-Mail: meredithd@corel.ca
Website: www.corel.com
or
Corel Corporation
Susan Gauthier (US), 613/728-0826 ext. 1461
E-Mail: susang@corel.ca
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