COREL AND PCTEL UNVEIL LINUX-COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE MODEM.

Corel Corporation (Nasdaq: CORL; Toronto: COR) has partnered with PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCTI), a provider of communication technologies, to bring the industry's first Linux-compatible software modem to market.

This latest use of PCTEL's popular host signal processing (HSP) technology gives consumers low-cost, Internet-enabled devices incorporated in future versions of Corel LINUX OS. To date, software modems have not been well supported on Linux because they were designed initially for the Windows operating system. This deal offers users utilizing Corel LINUX OS the power to effortlessly connect to the Internet.

"This partnership furthers Corel's ever expanding hardware support within Corel LINUX OS," said Derek J. Burney, president and chief executive officer at Corel Corporation. "We are excited to introduce one of the industry's first Linux-compatible software modems. Corel and PCTEL are working together to usher in a new era of communications."

"There is significant customer interest in Linux-based Internet access devices, driving the need for a cost-effective, compatible connectivity method," said Peter Chen, chief executive officer of PCTEL. "By working with an industry leader like Corel Corporation to bundle our drivers with their software, we can deliver a solution that allows manufacturers to link the benefits of our software-based modem technology with the reliability and flexibility of the Linux operating system."

"One of the reasons consumers have been reluctant to try the Linux operating system is due to a lack of compatible connectivity solutions," noted Bill Claybrook, research director for Aberdeen Group. "PCTEL's software-based modem addresses this issue and gives consumers an easy-to-use option with the Corel LINUX OS."

The HSP Modem offers hardware manufacturers a faster time to market and higher system reliability at a lower cost. Perhaps more importantly, these software-based solutions are much more flexible than traditional hardware modem technology. They enable users to easily upgrade their modems and offer international compatibility through simple downloads.

About PCTEL

Founded in March 1994, PCTEL is a developer and supplier of cost-effective, software-based connectivity solutions that enable high speed Internet access and other communications applications through emerging Digital Subscriber Line, wireless broadband and existing analog networks as well as existing broadband networks. PCTEL's communications products are designed to enable widespread Internet access and other communication applications through PCs and alternative access devices. PCTEL products are available to PC and data communications equipment manufacturers, as well as a variety of vertical market OEMs. PCTEL is located at 1331 California Circle, Milpitas, Calif., 95035.

Corel Corporation

Corel Corporation is an internationally recognized developer of business productivity, graphics and operating system solutions on the Windows, Linux, UNIX, Macintosh and Java platforms. Corel also develops 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 under the symbol CORL and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol COR.

PCTEL can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.pctel.com.

For more information, call 408/965-2100.