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To: SgtPepper who wrote (7621)	10/20/1999 4:37:00 PM
From: Ellen	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9798

Corel's goal is to offer a version of Linux that's easy enough to use to attract enthusiasts who aren't necessarily computer experts, although the company isn't targeting first-time buyers, says Derik Belair, a product manager with Corel's emerging technologies group. "Linux isn't seen as a mass replacement for Windows, nor do we want to position it that way," he said. "We're targeting the user who understands the value proposition of Linux, so for them, power, performance and stability has to mean something." ... Linux has been praised by industry observers for its stability and for its strengths in networked computing environments. However, because most versions of the Unix-like operating system are hard to install and run compared with Windows, Linux's use on the desktop has been somewhat restricted so far. As a Mac user who has 'converted' (kicking & screaming) to a pc, I consider this a real strength for Linux. I'm absolutely appalled at how unstable the Windows environment is compared to a Macintosh. To help try and change the current situation, Corel has written a new install program designed to make Corel Linux easier to set up. The company has also made adding and removing programs easier and has written a new file manager from scratch. The new file manager makes it easier to share Windows files and use Corel Linux alongside Windows-based computers in networks, Corel says. "We leveraged a lot of the Windows-based file structure, but also incorporated Web- and FTP-based browsing, as well as NT-based browsing," Belair says. Cowpland or no Cowpland, this is great. Gates needs a kick in the pocketbook - and ego - and this is one.