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To: Ga Bard who wrote (8284)	12/15/1999 7:00:00 AM
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Corel Corporation Integrates Jabber Instant Messaging Into CorelCity.com Application Platform Webb Provides First Instant Messaging Service Based On Jabber.org's Open-Source Movement DENVER, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Webb Interactive Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBB), a leading provider of infrastructure services for local commerce, today announced JabberIM, its first instant messaging service built in partnership with the Jabber.org XML-based, open-source movement. JabberIM is included in Corel Corporation's (Nasdaq: CORL) recently announced application platform, CorelCity.com; in addition to being embedded within Corel's new Linux Desktop OS. JabberIM provides CorelCity.com users with an all web-based means of creating buddy lists and sending instant messages. Webb has integrated and hosts JabberIM services on Corel's behalf for the CorelCity.com platform. No terms or financial information on the partnership is being released. In November, Corel announced bundling of its new Linux Operating System, Corel(R) LINUX(R) OS, with every computer motherboard shipped worldwide by the PC Chips group of companies. PC Chips estimates shipments of more than 20 million motherboards in 2000. Corel LINUX OS and PC Chips customers will be able to access JabberIM through the desktop menu or a CorelCity.com icon. "Corel's adoption of JabberIM is an important boost for the Jabber.org open source movement because it creates a sizable distribution channel for JabberIM," said Perry Evans, president of Webb Interactive Services. "Fundamentally, an open source movement will enable instant messaging to become one of the next great platforms for advanced real-time Internet communications. The timing is perfect for a truly independent and open movement." "Jabber.org is an open source development movement that works closely in the same community as Linux and Apache and now has a registered group of more than 600 developers, with 200 individuals assigned to active sub-projects," said Jeremie Miller, Jabber.org's founder. "Based upon current momentum, Jabber.org will provide a solid foundation for a broad array of commercial and enterprise applications and services by early next year." Jabber.org is currently working to integrate its XML technologies into the Mozilla (Netscape 5) web browser and several other open source projects designed to expand cross-compatibility with existing instant messaging platforms. About Webb Interactive Services Webb Interactive Services (http://www.webb.net) is building a business and technology infrastructure to enhance buyer-seller interaction in the local commerce market. Webb is leveraging its community building expertise with the emerging standards of XML to create commercial communities that empower our distribution partners in the local directory services, community banking and enterprise communications market sectors. Webb clients include Switchboard, Inc., CBS, RE/MAX International, Inc., and CU Cooperative Systems, Inc. (a network of more than 650 credit unions). Information and statements in this report, other than historical information, should be considered forward-looking and reflect management's current views of future events and financial performance that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the following: general economic conditions and developments within the Internet and Intranet industries; product development and technology changes; competition and pricing pressures; length of the sales cycle; variability of sale order flow and management growth. SOURCE Webb Interactive Services, Inc. -0- 12/15/1999 /CONTACT: Bob Monzel, Director, Corporate Communications of Webb Interactive Services, Inc., 303-296-9200, bmonzel@corp.webb.net/ /Web site: corelcity.com /Web site: jabber.org /Web site: webb.net (WEBB CORL)