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To: A. Reader who wrote (903)	1/22/1999 8:10:00 AM
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WordPerfect maker plans to focus on core products--and Linux. ...In November Corel invited Internet users to download a free Linux version of WordPerfect 8. Since then, according to Corel, 400,000 people have downloaded the program. pcworld.com

To: A. Reader who wrote (903)	1/22/1999 8:11:00 AM
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Corel Computer snapped up by HCC ...Corel Corp.'s decision to sell most of its computer unit to Nepean-based Hardware Canada Computing in exchange for a 25-per-cent stake in HCC puts a spotlight on one of this region's more intriguing technology companies. HCC -- which employs about 70 people and builds, resells and services computers on behalf of corporate clients -- was ranked by Deloitte & Touche Technology last year as Canada's 14th-fastest growing technology firm over the previous five years. ...HCC president Mike Mansfield confirmed yesterday that his company was negotiating to acquire at least two other firms when Corel chairman and founder Michael Cowpland came calling two weeks ago. ottawacitizen.com

To: A. Reader who wrote (903)	1/22/1999 8:12:00 AM
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Corel Sells Off NetWinder Business ..."HCC already has major accounts with some of Canada's largest firms, so we felt this would accelerate us a couple of years in market development," said Mike Cowpland, president and CEO of Corel. "We can ride the momentum and go faster. It's easier to do with established channels." Cowpland wouldn't say how the 25 percent stake in HCC translated in terms of dollars, but said if HCC continues its growth and runs a successful IPO, it could pay off handsomely for Corel. techweb.com