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To: A. Reader who wrote (929)	2/22/1999 8:02:00 AM
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Interview with Corel's Michael Cowpland HCC will acquire all of the assets of Corel Computer supporting the NetWinder family of Linux-based thin client and thin server computers, and other considerations, in exchange for a 25per cent equity stake in HCC. The interviews took place in the days surrounding the announcement. ...MC: Regardless of the Linux Platform, WordPerfect sales are increasing. Corel has an estimated 34 million users worldwide and this number grew by 10per cent in 1998 in the United States alone.... it.fairfax.com.au

To: A. Reader who wrote (929)	2/22/1999 8:14:00 AM
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LJ Interviews Corel's Michael Cowpland ( January 1999 Article: I interviewed Michael by e-mail in October 1998. ) ...Michael: In the last two years, Linux has truly emerged as a viable market opportunity. Linux was the only non-Microsoft OS to gain market share in 1997. The Linux user base now exceeds seven million worldwide and all indicators show continuing growth. Corel has been shipping Corel WordPerfect for UNIX for many years. We began to hear from a large Linux user base that they wanted a native Linux port. ssc.com