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| Issue 7, April 2000 |
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| The much-anticipated WordPerfect® Office 2000 for Linux® is hitting store shelves in April! It is being offered in two editions -- Standard and Deluxe -- both of which will install on major Linux distributions and are compatible with the Windows® version of WordPerfect Office 2000 and Microsoft® Office 2000. The comprehensive office productivity suite for Linux includes WordPerfect® 9, |
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Quattro® Pro 9, Corel® PresentationsTM 9, Corel® LINUX® OS (download version featuring the latest enhancements) and more. Extras included with the Deluxe edition include Paradox® 9, more clipart and photos, an entertainment pack and a Linux bean-filled penguin! For more information, visit the WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux Homepage. |
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Another major Linux download is on the horizon -- Corel PHOTO-PAINT® for Linux®, slated for early summer 2000! This Linux version of Corel's photo-editing, image composition and painting application will also be part of the |
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retail version of CorelDRAW® 9 Graphics Suite for Linux, scheduled to ship late this summer. For all the details, consult the Press Release. |
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Corel took a big step in bringing the power of Linux to the corporate desktop market when it announced that TheLinuxStore.com (a division of EBIZ Enterprises, Inc.) is launching a new line of dual boot workstations based on Corel LINUX OS and Windows® 98. These value-priced workstations come pre-installed with both WordPerfect Office 2000 Suite for Linux OEM version and WordPerfect Office 2000 Suite for Windows OEM version. For more information, consult the Press Release. Also in March, Corel announced that it will host the development of its open source application print services library on VA Linux Systems' SourceForgeTM, |
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the world's largest open source development center. The project will add value to the existing Open Source Printing Project already underway on SourceForge. Please consult the Press Release for more details. Corel also announced an expanded partnership with ASAP software -- one of the world's largest software services vendors -- that will provide an easy and economical way for customers to purchase Corel® Premium and Professional Services for both the Windows and Linux platforms. For all the details, consult the Press Release. |
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Be sure to try out Gordon McComb's WordPerfect® Quiz Master Macro, which will allow you to build and conduct a multiple choice self-test quiz! And don't forget the rest of the Smart Tools section where we've posted some great new clipart, photos, projects & templates and more. |
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Also in April, read Bill von Hagen's first article in a two-part series on creating your own Web site; and Robert McGarvey gives insight into the new trend of buying groceries by modem. All this and more, this month at OfficeCommunity.com |
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| Corel® KnockOut 1.1 offers graphics professionals the powerful masking capabilities they have been waiting for! Available for both PC and Macintosh®, Corel KnockOut 1.1 makes the creation of extraordinary image composites easy, while preserving fine details such as hair transparencies, smoke, motion blur and shadows. |
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Give your design work that professional edge -- download Corel KnockOut Masking Software now for just $99.00! |
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Don't miss this month's Freebies section for more downloads for CorelDRAW® 9 and Corel PHOTO-PAINT® 9! As always, there will be new articles every Tuesday. On April 4, Tony Celeste concludes his series on The Future of Web Design. Gary Priester continues his Color Wheel series and Steve Bain is back by popular demand with more Secrets of CorelDRAW. |
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And don't miss Debbie Cook's recent Sketch Effect tutorial for Corel PHOTO-PAINT, which includes a free script download. All this and more in April at Designer.com |
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Attend the CorelWORLD™ User Conference for unprecedented opportunities to learn more about Corel's graphics and publishing products! CorelWORLD 2000 is being held from September 10 - 15 in sunny San Diego, CA and is designed for ALL users of CorelDRAW®, Corel PHOTO-PAINT®, Corel VENTURATM, as well as for Webmasters and content creators. Hosted by best-selling author and noted commentator Rick Altman, CorelWORLD brings together acclaimed trainers, |
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specialists, software developers, artists and more. Attendees are offered professional-grade presentations, troubleshooting, technical support, expert advice & analysis, special workshops and focus groups, as well as a chance to meet fellow users from all over the world! For complete information about the conference, visit CorelWORLD 2000 on the Web or call conference headquarters at 1-888-DRAW-NOW (1-408-252-5448 outside North America). |
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For those around the world who haven't already entered, don't worry -- there's still time! The "I Love WordPerfect®" contest asks International residents (excluding the United States and Canada) to describe, in 100 words or less, why they love one of the following: WordPerfect, Quattro® Pro, Corel® PresentationsTM or Paradox®. Thirty winners will then receive a surprise gift AND their choice of one of the following products: WordPerfect Office 2000 - Standard Edition, Corel GALLERYTM 1,300,000, Corel GALLERY Business & Technology, Corel Print HouseTM Magic 4 Premium or CorelDRAW® 9 Office Edition. |
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The contest is open until May 15, 2000 and all entries will be judged by July 17, 2000. Visit Corel's International page to access your local site. |
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