Corel's Linux Professional Services Program Now in Place : Corel offers end-to-end solutions through its Professional Services team

Business Wire, Feb 3, 2000

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OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2000

Corel Corporation (NASDAQ: CORL)(TSE: COR.) today announced that its Linux(r) Professional Services Program is now in place.

&uot;Corel is extending its commitment to the Linux community by expanding our existing award-winning technical services and premium services programs,&uot; said Jeff Bennett, director, technical and professional services for Corel Corporation. &uot;Linux users can now access services from a vendor with extensive support services experience and a history with the Linux/Unix environment.&uot;

By calling 1-877-864-7446, a toll-free number in North America, Corel clients have access to a wide range of Linux services. Corel Professional Services (CPS) has a team of experts dedicated to providing end-to-end Linux-driven business solutions. Service offerings include Linux Systems Integration, Custom Application Development and Maintenance, Training and Keystone Servers:

* Linux Systems Integration: Linux Systems Integration is the

planning, design and implementation of a solution that addresses

a client's specific technical or business need.

* Custom Application Development and Maintenance: Custom

Application Development and Maintenance focuses on delivering

customized development or modifications for the Linux operating

system interfaces, as well as enhancements to existing packaged

applications or pre-engineered templates.

* Training: Training is designed to enhances general knowledge and

expands end-user capabilities.

* Keystone Servers: Keystone Servers are designed for the business

client who requires a turnkey Linux solution with dependability

and performance.

Corel's technical support has received praise within the software industry. In a recent online poll of its community membership, Deja.com rated Corel's technical support as a 4.1 out of five-this was the second highest score awarded to a vendor. In Computer Currents' recent Annual Reader's Choice Awards, Corel was rated number one in &uot;Service and Support.&uot; In addition, Computer Reseller News (CRN) named Corel as the top vendor for technical support in their recent &uot;Channel Champions&uot; awards.

Corel Corporation

Corel Corporation is an internationally recognized developer of award-winning business productivity, graphics and operating system solutions on the Windows(r), Linux(r), UNIX(r), Macintosh(r) and Java(tm) platforms. Corel also develops market-leading, Web-based solutions including applications, contents, e-commerce and online services. For access to these services and more information go to www.corel.com or www.corelcity.com. Corel is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada. Corel's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Stock Market(sm) under the symbol CORL and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol COR.

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