[2] The LinuxStore.com Launches First Dual Boot Corel Linux/Windows 98 Workstation: Strategic Corel OEM Agreement Designed to Add Linux Power to the Corporate Desktop Market.Business Editors and High Tech Writers SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 20, 2000 COREL (Nasdaq:CORL CORL Corel Corporation (stock symbol) CORL Coalition of Reef Lovers CORL capital outlay revenue limit CORL change-orientated reflective listening (psychotherapy) CORL Central Ontario Ringette League ) (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). :COR.) EBIZ EBIZ Electronic Business Enterprises Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :EBIZ) the leading source for Linux(R) products, technical support and community services announced today its new line of dual boot workstations based on the Corel(R) LINUX(R) OS and Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98. The workstations, starting at $799, are pre-installed with both WordPerfect(R) Office 2000 Suite for Linux(R) OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and version and WordPerfect(R) Office 2000 Suite for Windows(R) OEM version. When turned on, the new dual boot systems initially start in Corel LINUX OS, with a menu-driven option to work in either the Corel LINUX OS or Microsoft Windows 98 operating system. "The duOS line of workstations opens the marketplace for Linux in the corporate workspace," stated Jeffrey Rassas, Founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of EBIZ Enterprises. "Linux has quickly emerged with 17% of the server market in 1999. The PC market size is estimated at over 100 million units worldwide, with over 48 million units in the US. We see strong demand for the duOS system in the worldwide marketspace  This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject.Please help recruit one or [ improve this article] yourself. See the talk page for details. . Organizations that are in the process of transitioning and/or evaluating the Linux operating system now have a single workstation solution." "Partnering with Corel allows TheLinuxStore.com to bring a turn-key solution to the corporate environment for both operating systems," stated Stephen Herman, President of EBIZ Enterprises. "Corel's operating system makes the transition to Linux simple. The introduction of Corel WordPerfect Office 2000 Suite redefines office productivity in Linux. Files are not only exchangeable between the two operating systems on the same computer, files can also be opened from other mainstream office applications, including Microsoft Office." "Corel's partnership with EBIZ will bring customers the best of both worlds,"said Dr. Michael Cowpland, president and chief executive officer of Corel Corporation. "We're making the transition easy for users moving between the Windows and Linux platforms." EBIZ Enterprises Inc. - www.TheLinuxStore.com www.TheLinuxLab.com www.LinuxWired.net TheLinuxStore.com, TheLinuxLab.com and LinuxWired.net are wholly owned divisions of EBIZ Enterprises Inc., a publicly traded company publicly traded company A company whose shares of common stock are held by the public and are available for purchase by investors. The shares of publicly traded firms are bought and sold on the organized exchanges or in the over-the-counter market. (OTCBB:EBIZ), located in Scottsdale. TheLinuxStore.com is the leading source in the Linux(R) market, providing a complete line of Linux-based product solutions, community resources, services, and technical support. TheLinuxStore.com is the one stop destination for "Everything Linux." LinuxWired.net is a full service community portal and includes the 1st "Pure"' Linux-based ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. . It provides a host of Internet portal features including news, content, message boards, collaborative developer workspace and free services such as e-mail forwarding, home page-redirect and a job posting service. TheLinuxLab.com is an interactive destination that provides technical support to Linux users. With over 1800 registered Linux experts available 24 hours a day -- no question goes unanswered. 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 UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). (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 Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (SM) under the symbol CORL and on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. under the symbol COR. About Linux Linux is an open source operating system that was developed in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. With a growth rate of 212% in 1998 and 17% market share in the server market, Linux is fast becoming the leading choice for organizations looking for a more robust and reliable alternative to the Microsoft dominance in operating systems. Linux is noted for its extremely low maintenance cost and stability. The Linux platform is known as a "non-crashing" operating system. This press release contains statements that are forward looking as that term is defined by the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results will differ due to factors such as shifts in customer demand, product shipment schedules, product mix, competitive products and pricing, technological shifts and other variables. Readers are referred to Corel's most recent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Corel, WordPerfect and the Go further logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Corel Corporation or Corel Corporation Limited. Linux is a registered trademark of Linux Torvalds. EBIZ Enterprises Inc. TheLinuxStore.com, TheLinuxLab.com and LinuxWired.net are wholly-owned divisions of EBIZ Enterprises Inc. PIA pi·a n. The pia mater. pi  al adj. and Element-L Systems are trademarks of EBIZ Enterprises Inc. TurboLinux is a trademark of TurboLinux, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All other products, fonts, company names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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