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To: hdl who wrote (8975)	5/8/2000 1:03:00 PM
From: caveat	Respond to of 9798

EBIZ grants to Corel a licence to bundle EBIZ's Linux-based ISP, Linuxwired.net, into Corel LINUX ca.biz.yahoo.com

To: hdl who wrote (8975)	5/8/2000 3:04:00 PM
From: zax	Respond to of 9798

And the strategic distribution agreements continue to roll in. Corel Announces Strategic OEM Deal with ABS Computer Technologies: Recent Bundling Agreement Offers Customers a Winning Combination Wednesday, May 3, 2000 09:28 AM OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2000--Corel Corporation (Nasdaq:CORL, news, msgs) (TSE:COR.) today announced a deal with ABS Computer Technologies Inc. to bundle Corel(R) LINUX(R) OS OEM version and WordPerfect(R) Office 2000 for Linux(R) OEM version on its PCs. Established in 1991, ABS Computer Technologies delivers high-end, high-quality solutions. New technology is not introduced unless it is thoroughly tested by its research and development team. ABS places its manufacturing partners' latest breakthroughs and cutting-edge components through rigorous testing. These stringent guidelines result in computers manufactured with some of the finest technologies the world has to offer. "We've enjoyed a strong Windows-based relationship with ABS for more than two years," said Jon Riis, director of OEM sales at Corel Corporation. "We're extremely excited ABS has entered into the Linux world. It provides an opportunity to bring our award-winning applications to an even wider audience and further increases the growing popularity of Linux." Corel has received many awards for its outstanding products. WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux garnered the Byte.com Best of Show Award at Fall Comdex 1999. Corel LINUX OS was named CNET's "Editor's Choice" in December 1999 and rated best of seven major Linux distributions with the highest score of nine out of 10. Corel LINUX OS also won a five-star review from PC Magazine last month. In addition, it was crowned Show Favorite Development Tools at LinuxWorld Expo in February 2000. ABS Computer Technologies has also had the honor of receiving numerous awards for its excellent product quality, value and service. Recent accolades include CNET's "Editor's Choice" in January 2000, PC World Top 10 in February 2000, three-time Computer Shopper Best Buy in May, November and December 1999 and Computer Buyers Guide and Handbook Best Buy in February 2000. More information is available on ABS's Web site at www.buyabs.com. "We view every customer as a customer for life," said Ken Lam, vice-president of marketing at ABS Computer Technologies. "ABS strives to always provide customers with the highest quality product at the best value possible. We are delighted to offer Corel's world-class Linux software applications to our extensive customer base." Corel Corporation Corel Corporation is an internationally recognized developer of award-winning business productivity, graphics and operating system solutions on the Windows(R), Linux(R), UNIX(R), Macintosh(R) and Java(TM) platforms. Corel also develops market-leading, Web-based solutions including applications, contents, e-commerce and online services. For access to these services and more information go to www.corel.com or www.corelcity.com. Corel is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Corel's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market(sm) under the symbol CORL and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol COR. This press release contains statements that are forward looking as that term is defined by the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results will differ due to factors such as shifts in customer demand, product shipment schedules, product mix, competitive products and pricing, technological shifts and other variables. Readers are referred to Corel's most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Corel 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. All other products, fonts, company names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. CONTACT: Corel Corporation Judith O'Brien, 613/728-0826 ext. 5405 juditho@corel.ca www.corel.ca