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To: A. Reader who wrote (680)	6/11/1998 9:19:00 PM
From: Maher Sid-Ahmed	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1094

Some facts: Geac Computer Corp. 1997 Revenues=M$377,400 Number of employees=2,700 symbol=GAC on the TSE Stock price=C$47.35 Corel 1997 Revenues=M$359,393 Number of employees=1,600 Stock price=C$2.95 Anything wrong with this picture? How can Corel lose money when Geac makes money with 1100 employees more and almost the same revenue. If Corel can return to profitability and capture a niche in the market then maybe, just maybe, its share will catch up with Geac's share price. Remember Geac was less than C$4 just a couple of years ago. Management in Corel need to improve their margin, cut unnecessary spendings (contest, private jet, excessive advertising, etc.) and concentrate on the WP market, Corel Draw, Corel Paint and other office production tools. They should show the Street that they have a clear business plan and its working otherwise they will just sink to oblivion. They should sell their hardware subsidiary and keep their focus on their award wining products and WP suite - which still has a strong following. Maher

To: A. Reader who wrote (680)	6/12/1998 11:41:00 AM
From: A. Reader	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1094

OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 12, 1998-- Corel(TSE:COS.) (NASDAQ:COSFF) Please join Dr. Michael C.J. Cowpland, president and chief executive officer at Corel Corporation, Mr. Don Sylvester, senior vice president of Sales at Corel Corporation and Roger Mattus, vice president of Marketing at Dragon Systems for a press conference at PC Expo 1998. The press conference will take place Tuesday June 16, 1998 at 10:15 a.m. at Booth No. 4562 in the Jacob Javitz Convention Center, New York City. Dr. Cowpland and Mr. Sylvester will be celebrating the launch of Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 with Dragon NaturallySpeaking and announcing Corel Print Office, our newest offering for the SOHO market. go2net.newsalert.com