Corel Product Profile International English This document contains information that is confidential to Corel and subject to change without notice. It is intended only for the purpose of providing software distributors and resellers with details about upcoming Corel product(s). Copying or distributing this document, or any of the information contained herein, is strictly prohibited. Corel Product Profile Unique Selling Proposition Byline Corel® LINUX® OS is an easy-to-use, Linux Power—Built for the Desktop™ powerful operating system specially designed for your desktop computer. Target Market It’s easy to install, easy to use and easy to configure. Corel LINUX comes Primary – This product is aimed at technology complete with a simple four-step enthusiasts and current Linux® users. These customers graphical installer, a Windows®-like love to explore the latest technology and play with the desktop environment and a newly newest applications. They appreciate an alternative developed file manager. It comes operating system that is both powerful and stable. bundled with Corel® WordPerfect® 8 for Linux and other value-added Secondary – Customers looking for an inexpensive components. computer solution. These users typically want a second desktop computer to browse the Web. Catalogue Copy Experience Linux power designed specifically for the desktop with Corel® LINUX® OS, the Debian-based operating system that combines renowned Linux performance and stability with intelligent simplicity. Featuring an incredible four-step graphical installer that automatically detects most PCI hardware, Corel LINUX OS is easy to install and easy to configure. Enjoy a drag-and-drop environment and easy-to-use graphical Control Center with the enhanced, KDE-based Corel Desktop. Access local and network drives and the Internet with an innovative browser-style file manager, and easily obtain system updates over the Web.* With outstanding file compatibility and network integration, Corel LINUX OS is an exciting development in operating system evolution. Subject to change without notice. Corel Linux OS, International English, pg. 1 Corel’s Competitive Key Features and Benefits of Corel® LINUX® OS Advantages Enhanced KDE Desktop • Brand name – Corel and • Provides a graphical desktop environment based on KDE WordPerfect have excellent brand • Makes it easy to configure and customise your system name recognition. Plus, there have • Boasts an enhanced graphical interface for easy printer installation been over 1.5 million download requests for Corel WordPerfect 8 ® for Linux Corel Install Express • Installs the software in four easy steps • Applications – Corel is committed • to being a Linux leader and plans to Automatically detects most hardware • bring all of its major business and Features integrated partitioning so users can enjoy a dual-boot system consumer applications over to Linux. These include WordPerfect Corel® File Manager Office suites, CorelDRAW®, Corel PHOTO-PAINT® and Paradox® • Sports a simple, graphical drag-and-drop design • Allows users to browse local and network drives easily • Retail experience – Corel has over • Makes for easy Web browsing and Internet file transfers* 10 years of retail channel experience Outstanding Compatibility • Product value – Corel has built • Easily share Windows® and Mac® OS files extra value into the open-source • Compatible with other Linux software technology found in other Linux • Seamless integration with Windows and UNIX®/Linux networking environments operating systems Easy System Updates • Easily update your system over the Web* • Install new applications with just a few clicks Subject to change without notice. Corel Linux OS, International English, pg. 2 Applications Included Corel® Corel LINUX Components LINUX® (Retail) (Download) Corel® LINUX® OS – based on Debian 2.2 Kernel TT Enhanced KDE Desktop TT Corel® Install Express TT Corel® File Manager TT User Guide – CD-ROM and hard copy T Installation Technical Support included (30 days) E-mail Netscape® Communicator T Adobe® Acrobat® Reader T Instant Messenger – ICQ-compatible client T Bitstream® and Type 1 Fonts 20 Corel® WordPerfect® 8 for Linux Light Hardware Requirements Minimum System Requirements • Pentium® processor • 24 MB RAM (64 MB RAM recommended) • 500 MB of hard disk space • CD-ROM drive, 2 MG VGA PCI card and mouse • Supports most hardware designed for Pentium computers. Please visit www.corel.com to view hardware compatibility list Box Dimensions Height: 26 cm Width: 19.5 cm Depth: 8.3 cm Weight: 1.16 kg Part Number and UPC Code Retail Product Corel Part Number UPC Code International English CL10INT0 7-35163-07627-1 *Internet connection required. Copyright © 1999 Corel Corporation. All rights reserved. Corel, CorelDRAW, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, WordPerfect, Paradox and the “Linux Power—Built for the Desktop” byline are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation or Corel Corporation Limited. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Adobe and Acrobat are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. All other product, font and company names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Printed in Ireland 12/99 JB#45311 Subject to change without notice. Corel Linux OS, International English, pg. 3.