Corel enewsletter
Issue 10, July 2000


  The Latest On Corel & Linux®
   
Free Download of Corel PHOTO-PAINT® for Linux® Now Available—CorelDRAW® for Linux® Coming Soon!


We're happy to announce that Corel PHOTO-PAINT® for Linux®, Corel's photo-editing, image composition and painting application, is now available as a free download from linux.corel.com.

Corel PHOTO-PAINT for Linux lets you create incredible special effects with Artistic Media brushes, filters, precision retouching features and more. Whether for print or the Web, your images will be captivating!


Download Corel PHOTO-PAINT for Linux now!

The exciting features included in this download are just a hint of what will be included in CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite for Linux®, slated for release later this summer. Stay tuned for more details in the near future.


Corel and Rebel.com to Deliver Linux® to the Enterprise Marketplace


Corel announced its intention to enter into a partnership with Rebel.com to deliver an enterprise edition of Corel® LINUX® OS using Rebel.com's OfficeServer software.

The OfficeServer software efficiently meets the needs of today's business by providing full Internet and local area network


support. It includes a broad range of network services such as firewall/VPN, Web site hosting, Web access, file and printer sharing and e-mail.

For more information on this exciting new partnership, please consult the Press Release.


Corel Partners with Linux Technology Ltd. to Bring Corel® WordPerfect® 8 for Linux® to Internet Appliances Worldwide

This arrangement will see the North American English version of Corel® WordPerfect® 8 for Linux® bundled with every English version of Linux Technology Ltd.'s Internet Appliances. Linux Technology Ltd. develops major Internet Appliances that are multi-platform compatible, boot up within 15 seconds and are stable, affordable and extremely user-friendly. The agreement is part of


Corel's overall strategy to partner with industry-leading vendors and continue to deliver open-standard, cross-compatible, multiple-platform solutions that will increasingly leverage the power of the Web.

For more information on this new alliance, please consult the Press Release.



Free Downloads, New Articles, Tips & Tricks and More at Linux.Corel.com!

This month at Linux.Corel.com, we've added Corel PHOTO-PAINT® for Linux® to our collection of always popular free downloads, which also includes Corel® LINUX® OS and Corel® WordPerfect® 8 for Linux®.


Plus, check out our articles section for a new tutorial on attaching terminals to support multiple users on a Linux box. We've also posted a collection of brand new tips & tricks to help you use Corel LINUX OS and WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux more effectively. Pay us a visit today at Linux.Corel.com.


Quick Tip

Making Text Fit in WordPerfect® 9 for Linux®:

In WordPerfect 9 for Linux, you can use the Make It Fit™ feature to fit all or portions of text onto a specific number of pages in a document.

To make text fit:
1.Click a page. If you want to make only a portion of the document fit, select that portion
2.Click Format | Make It Fit
3.Type a number in the "Desired number of pages" box. If you want items such as font size, line spacing, or margins to be automatically adjusted, enable the appropriate check boxes in the "Items to adjust" section
4.Click the "Make It Fit" button

Check out linux.corel.com for more valuable tips on Corel's Linux products.

WordPerfect® Office 2000 for Linux® Deemed "Best in its Class"

Corel is proud to announce that WordPerfect® Office 2000 for Linux® Deluxe has been placed on Winmag.com's prestigious WinList. Each month, editors at Winmag.com, an online Windows® publication, test and evaluate numerous hardware and software products, the best of which rise to the


exclusive WinList. WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux Deluxe placed first in the category of Software - Business Suites.

For more information on the prestigious honor, please consult the Press Release.



 Company News
   
Corel Offers Free E-mail Support for All of Its Current Windows® Products


Due to the outstanding response to our free e-mail support trial, Corel has decided to offer unlimited*, free** e-mail support for all current Windows® platform products. Support covers installation and configuration issues for Corel products (excluding Linux products) and most e-mail queries can be answered within 48 hours (or two business days). Some e-mail questions can be answered quickly, while others dealing with more complicated issues may require the entire period. In addition, a complex support issue may require follow-up e-mails for clarification.


Corel strives to provide personalized solutions that meet the needs of our clients. We're determined to build on a foundation of technical support awards by offering an enjoyable customer experience and solving client issues.

To access your free e-mail support, visit www.corel.com/support.

* Installation & configuration support available up to six months after discontinuation of the product.

** Available in North America only. Excludes Linux products.



Corel and Spinway to Provide Free Internet Access to Corel Customers

Corel and Spinway, a leading provider of co-branded, free dial-up Internet access and premium online advertising technology solutions, intend to offer free multi-platform ISP service to consumers through Corel® LINUX® OS and Corel's family of Web sites, including Corel.com, Linux.Corel.com and CorelCity.com™.

The Corel-branded free ISP will also offer an extensive set of online content and services via Corel's portal site,


CorelCity.com, including free e-mail, file storage, creativity tools, news, links and shopping. Corel LINUX OS will include a CD of the free ISP service, specifically designed for Corel LINUX OS.

For more information on this valuable offer for Corel customers, please consult the Press Release.



Corel and Runaware to Allow Customers to Try Before They Buy

Corel has signed an agreement with Runaware, an Evaluation Service Provider, that allows customers to try WordPerfect® Office 2000 for Linux®, CorelDRAW® 9, Corel PHOTO-PAINT® 9, Corel® Custom Photo and Corel VENTURA™ 8 before making a purchase. Users from all over the world can go to www.runaware.com to test software over the Internet. These are not time-limited demos, but complete versions that can be


tested without downloading them to your hard drive, and at no cost. To see this technology in action, please visit the Web sites of any of the above-mentioned Corel products or register for free at www.runaware.com.

For more information on this agreement, please consult the Press Release.


Academic Community to Benefit from Partnership Between Corel and Ingenuity Works

Corel announced that it will partner with Ingenuity Works Inc. to provide online services to students and teachers via an education Web portal, the Learning Window (www.LearningWindow.com). The Learning Window brings the best of the Web to the classroom, easily combining Internet projects with everyday lessons. Features of this exciting new portal include: educational content related to curriculum, customized search engine


capabilities, Web, CD, video, audio and print resources, an online library of lesson plans, professional development tools for teachers and much more. Users will also have access to a variety of amazing online services hosted at CorelCity.com™. For more information on this new partnership, please consult the Press Release.



 The Goods on Graphics
   
Corel® KnockOut 1.5 In Stores Now!

Corel® KnockOut 1.5, Corel's powerful and innovative masking software application for both Macintosh® and PC, is now available across North America. This exciting upgrade will help imaging professionals reach new heights of creative power and produce professional masking quality, quickly and easily.

Corel KnockOut 1.5 masking software is a powerful yet easy-to-use application that combines the control and precision needed to create digital photo composites with a high level of accuracy and realism. Corel KnockOut 1.5 produces virtually seamless composite images that maintain fine details such as hair, transparencies, smoke, motion blur and shadows that were once thought impossible to preserve successfully.
Corel KnockOut 1.5 is available at a suggested retail price of just $279.99 US (dealer may sell for less). Plus, in the U.S. and Canada, all registered users of CorelDRAW®, Corel PHOTO-PAINT® or Corel VENTURA™ are eligible for a $50 rebate when they buy Corel KnockOut 1.5 with proof of purchase. And as previously announced, users who purchased Ultimatte™ KnockOut™ 1.0 or Corel KnockOut 1.1 are eligible for a free upgrade to version 1.5 until December 31, 2000.

For ordering instructions and more detailed product information, please visit www.corel.com/corelknockout.



 
Boot Camp North: Three Days of Intense Training on CorelDRAW® 9 & Corel PHOTO-PAINT® 9

Find out how to get the most out of CorelDRAW® 9 and Corel PHOTO-PAINT® 9 at Boot Camp North, taking place from Aug. 17 - 19, 2000 at Corel's Learning Center in Ottawa, Canada. You'll receive three days of intense training at Corel's state-of-the-art training facility by certified instructors Foster Coburn and Tom Anzai.

Learn how to use tools and effects to create stunning results, tweak clipart and
photos, make improvements to your scans, and learn undocumented tips & tricks. As a bonus, you'll have the opportunity to become Corel Certified at no extra charge! The event is being organized and run by Unleashed Productions.

For more information, visit Unleashed Productions on the Web or call
1-800-736-8973.


New Freebies and Valuable Tips & Tricks Available at Designer.com


Think you know all there is to know about CorelDRAW® and Corel PHOTO-PAINT®? Think again. Designer.com features over 100 tips and tricks for your favorite Corel graphics and publishing applications. Whether you're a beginner or approaching expert status, these quick tips will boost your productivity.
From text effects to keyboard shortcuts, chances are you'll learn something new. And make sure to check out the Freebies pages, where we've made dozens of files available for free download.

Visit us today at Designer.com.


Quick Tip

Selecting a hidden object in CorelDRAW 9:

In CorelDRAW 9, you can select an object that is hidden behind other objects so that you can edit it. To select a hidden object:

1. Using the Pick tool, select the topmost object behind which the object you want to edit is hidden
2. Press ALT, and click the topmost object again to select the object directly behind it
3. Repeat Step 2 until you have selected the object you want to edit

Visit Designer.com for more great tips & tricks on Corel's graphics and publishing products.



 What's New With WordPerfect®
   
OfficeCommunity.com: Free Downloads, Tips and More to Help Boost Your Productivity


Featuring articles, links and free downloads, OfficeCommunity.com is an resource-packed site for WordPerfect® users. If you use WordPerfect, chances are you'll find plenty of productivity-boosting tools and information.
For example, the site features over 100 tips and tricks for WordPerfect, Quattro® Pro, Corel® Presentations™ and other products. And don't forget to check the Archives for access to over a year's worth of free content from all site categories.

Visit us today at OfficeCommunity.com.


Quick Tip

Creating horizontal lines in WordPerfect 9:

In WordPerfect 9, you can create visible horizontal lines to highlight text in a document.

To create horizontal lines:
1. Click Tools, QuickCorrect™
2. Click the Format-As-You-Go™ tab
3. Enable the QuickLines check box
4. Type four dashes in the document window where you want the line to appear, and press Enter.
A single horizontal line will appear
Or
5. Type four equal signs and press Enter. A double horizontal line will appear

Check out OfficeCommunity.com for more helpful tips & tricks on the WordPerfect suite of applications.


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