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The Cube
Corel's Quarterly Linux eNewsletter
Issue 1, August 2000
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I would like to welcome everyone to the very first issue of "The Cube",
Corel's Linux eNewsletter. These are very busy times for us here at Corel
and the Linux Product Group is no exception. We are very excited to be able
to contribute to the success of the GNU/Linux OS and are pleased with the
overwhelming requests for information from you, our users.
We're in a new era of computing. The Internet has taught us that open
standards and sharing ideas are key factors to the expansion of computing in
modern society. The development of GNU/Linux follows that same Darwinian
model of innovation. Ideas that benefit society flourish while those that
inhibit us fall by the wayside.
We at Corel feel honored to be a catalyst in helping to bring the new era of
computing to you. We would like you to consider us your partners in this
relentless pursuit to better integrate computing into our society. Give us
your feedback! Let us know what it is that makes GNU/Linux work for you and
let us know what is missing. We want to ensure that the format of this
newsletter is useful to you, so be sure to let us know if there's any way we
can improve it.
Sincerely,
Rene Schmidt
VP, Linux Product Group
Corel Corporation
If you'd like to submit general feedback about any of our Linux products,
please feel free to send an e-mail to linuxosfeedback at corel.com. If you have
comments or suggestions for this newsletter, please send your ideas along to
editor-linux at corel.com.
Please note that technical support queries can not be dealt with through the
above e-mail addresses. If you have a technical support question, please
visit http://linux.corel.com/support.
In This Issue...
News on the Block
1. Corel(R) LINUX(R) OS Second Edition & CorelDRAW(R) Graphics Suite for
Linux(R) to be Previewed at LinuxWorld!
2. Free Download of Corel PHOTO-PAINT(R) for Linux(R) Now Available --
CorelDRAW(R) for Linux(R) Coming Soon!
3. Corel and Rebel.com to Deliver Linux to the Enterprise Marketplace
4. Partners in Linux ... Corel's Newest Strategic Alliances
5. And the Winner Is ... Recent Awards & Accolades for Corel's Linux
Products
What's New and Cool with Linux
6. XFree86 4.0! Installing it Under Corel(R) LINUX(R) OS
Developer's Corner
7. Corel and the Wine Project: Getting Better With Age
8. WineHQ Being Hosted by Corel
Linux.Corel.com
9. Free Downloads, New Articles, Tips & Tricks, and More at Linux.Corel.com!
Linux Gaming
10. The Bleak Past Makes Way for a Bright Future for Linux Gamers
Promotions
11. Get Cash Back When You Buy Linux Products from Corel!
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News on the Block
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1. Corel(R) LINUX(R) OS Second Edition & CorelDRAW(R) Graphics Suite for
Linux(R) to be Previewed at LinuxWorld!
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If you're attending LinuxWorld Conference and Expo, be sure to check out the
Corel booth (#1532, Lower Level Concourse, San Jose Convention Center, San
Jose, CA).
>From August 15 -17, Corel will be demonstrating CorelDRAW(R) Graphics Suite
for Linux(R) and Corel(R) LINUX(R) OS Second Edition -- the enhanced version
of its award-winning distribution which is scheduled to hit store shelves by
the end of August! And, you can visit Linux.Corel.com after Aug. 15 for the
free download of Corel LINUX OS Second Edition.
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2. Free Download of Corel PHOTO-PAINT(R) for Linux(R) Now Available --
CorelDRAW for Linux Coming Soon!
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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! Visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EiiCKh
PgshHK.
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.
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3. Corel and Rebel.com to Deliver Linux to the Enterprise Marketplace
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Earlier this summer, 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 visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EwytHR
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4. Partners in Linux ... Corel's Newest Strategic Alliances
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Andara Technologies: Corel LINUX OS OEM and WordPerfect(R) Office 2000 for
Linux(R) OEM will be bundled with Andara's mid-range PCs and workstations.
For more information, visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EwyqNs
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Linux Technology Ltd.: This arrangement will see the North American English
version of Corel(R) WordPerfect(R) 8 for Linux(R) bundled with every English
version of Linux Technology Ltd.'s Internet Appliances. For more
information, visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EwytHR
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GraphOn Corporation: WordPerfect Office 2000 for the Windows(R) and Linux
platforms and Corel LINUX OS for the desktop will be marketed and
distributed as part of GraphOn's planned solution for China's educational
system. For more information, visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EwytHR
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EBIZ Enterprises: This partnership will enhance Linux users' access to the
Internet and offer the companies' products and services to each other's
Linux customers. For more information, visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EwytHR
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ABS Computer Technologies: Corel LINUX OS OEM version and WordPerfect Office
2000 for Linux OEM version will be bundled on ABS Computer Technologies'
PCs. For more information, visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EwytHR
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5. And the Winner Is ... Recent Awards & Accolades for Corel's Linux
Products
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WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux Deemed "Best in its Class" -- WordPerfect
Office 2000 for Linux Deluxe made it onto Winmag.com's prestigious WinList
by placing first in the category of Software - Business Suites. Visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EwyqNg
LY for more information.
Corel LINUX OS Crowned Best New Product at FOSE -- Corel LINUX OS Deluxe
Edition was awarded the Best New Product Award in the End-User Software
Category by Government Computer News at FOSE 2000 (Federal Office Systems
Exhibition), the largest information technology exposition serving the
government marketplace. WordPerfect Office 2000 for Linux was also a
finalist in this category. For more information, visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EwyHik
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Corel LINUX OS Wins 2000 World Class Award From PC World -- Corel LINUX OS
won in the Most Promising Software Newcomer category at the respected World
Class Awards. Visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EwyqNg
LVB for more information.
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What's New and Cool with Linux
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6. XFree86 4.0! Installing it Under Corel LINUX OS
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XFree86 4.0, the latest freely redistributable implementation of the
X-Window operating system, is on the cutting edge in that it is still fairly
new and under heavy development. While there is still work to be done before
Corel makes it a mainstay in its Linux operating system, it includes many
features that you may find appealing or necessary before it officially
becomes a part of Corel LINUX OS ... Read the rest of this article at
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EQMkLL
BZ_ikpgm
Follow the links below to other great articles about the latest and hottest
innovations in Linux technology:
Indrema: A Linux Based High-End Game Console -- and More
(http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EspgN
QKLOpJLl)
The Axis 2100 - a Linux-powered Network Camera
(http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EspgN
QmhKHR)
Transmeta Turns It On With New Notebook Deals
(http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EJgLm
)
IBM Announces Web Site Creation and Publishing Software for Linux
(http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EspgN
Qik)
Sun Opens StarOffice Source Code
(http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EtHQp
tNtspgNQ)
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Developer's Corner
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7. Corel and the Wine Project: Getting Better With Age
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Wine is a software technology that Corel is using to port many of its
existing Windows applications (WordPerfect Office 2000, CorelDRAW Graphics
Suite, etc.) to Linux. This process can be done in a relatively short period
of time and without making many changes to the applications. The Wine
project, initiated by Bob Amstadt in 1993 and maintained by Alexander
Julliard since 1994, has grown to over 350,000 lines of code written by more
than 140 developers worldwide. Corel has been contributing to Wine for
about two years and all of its changes are made available to the Open Source
community.
Wine can load selected Windows DLLs and EXEs and execute them under Linux.
It can also be used as a library that is linked with natively compiled
applications. The acronym Wine stands for "Wine Is Not an Emulator" -- you
don't need a copy of Windows to run Wine applications. Programs don't
necessarily run more slowly under Wine and some operations may even run more
quickly -- it all depends on the implementation. For the most part, the
end user does not need to be aware of Wine when running applications. For
more information on Corel and the Wine project, please visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EPpgL
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8. WineHQ Being Hosted by Corel
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WineHQ (http://www.winehq.com), a Web site which provides information about
using and developing Wine technology, announced early this summer that Corel
would become its new host.
Although Corel is now hosting the Web site, all decisions on its direction
and development remain in the hands of the Wine community. An independent
board is being established, consisting of Wine community members, to ensure
that community management of the site remains. For more information on this
exciting announcement, please visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EwytHR
WTJ
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Linux.Corel.com
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9. Free Downloads, New Articles, Tips & Tricks, and More at Linux.Corel.com!
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Linux.Corel.com, Corel's Web site devoted to the Linux community, recently
underwent a facelift and is now even more helpful and easier to navigate
than ever. You can find valuable tips & tricks, informative articles and
tutorials, and easy access to support for your Corel Linux product. And of
course, you can still find our always popular free downloads of Corel LINUX
OS, Corel WordPerfect 8 for Linux, and now -- Corel PHOTO-PAINT for Linux!
And, visit the site after Aug.15 for the free download of Corel LINUX OS
Second Edition.
We also have a collection of all new tips & tricks and an excerpt from
Corel(R) LINUX(R) For Dummies(R), which is now available online and at a
bookstore near you.
You can also click on to
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0ElNiih
kmhgspgL to access a wide variety of support newsgroups for Corel's Linux
products. These serve as great resources for posting your queries and
sharing your ideas and experiences with others. Visit us at
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0EspgNQ
Quick Tip
Changing the Number of Virtual Desktops in Corel LINUX OS:
In Corel LINUX OS, you can change the number of virtual desktops. This
feature lets you choose the number of virtual desktops you want, up to a
maximum of eight.
To change the number of virtual desktops:
1. Right-click the Panel, and click Configure
2. Click the Desktops tab
3. Choose a number from the Visible List box
For more valuable tips on Corel's Linux products, please visit
http://corel.rsvp0.com/servlet/click?9hkLsDYTTTXEqLglFLsLJmkpnnHlDKLE0ElNiih
kmmpil
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Linux Gaming
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10. The Bleak Past Makes Way for a Bright Future for Linux Gamers
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I confess. I'm a gamer -- have been since heatseakers were blowing up
Kilrathi and Lemmings were falling off cliffs. And, fortunately, our
numbers seem to be growing everyday. But Linux gamers have always been the
runt of the litter when compared to the quality and quantity of games that
can be found on the other two "big" operating systems. It's been a bleak
existence with only the occasional Open Source game and a couple of big name
games years after their initial release on other platforms. But all of this
is about to change...
Now, thanks to companies such as Loki games (http://www.lokigames.com) and
upgrades in the XFree86 graphics platform, you can expect more high quality
games to be available for Linux in the near future. Don't believe me? Corel
has already bundled big-name titles such as Railroad Tycoon II(tm): Gold
Edition Limited Version and Civilization(R): Call to Power(tm) strategy game
limited edition with its Linux products, and plans to add more games in
upcoming releases. Add to this the impressive list of games that Loki has
released or is developing (Quake3, Soldier of Fortune, Sid Meir's Alpha
Centauri, etc.), and the future looks pretty bright for Linux gamers.
Although Linux gaming still has some obstacles (such as limited hardware
compatibility) in its path, it is clearly pointed in the right direction for
the future.
Happy Hunting!
Grant Arundell
Corel LINUX Hardware QA Specialist
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