Corel Releases Corel WebMaster Suite.OTTAWA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 10, 1997--COREL CORPORATION (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : COS., NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : COSFF) Corel Corporation, an award-winning developer and marketer of productivity applications, graphics and multimedia software, today announced the release of Corel(R) WebMaster Suite, the latest addition to their line of Internet products. This comprehensive suite combines state-of-the-art Web site authoring with expert site management functionality, advanced database publishing, sophisticated graphic design programs as well as animation authoring, 3D VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) A 3D graphics language used on the Web. After downloading a VRML page, its contents can be viewed, rotated and manipulated. Simulated rooms can be "walked into." The VRML viewer is launched from within the Web browser. world creation and over 8,000 Internet-ready images. Corel WebMaster Suite also includes Netscape Navigator(TM) 3.01, OReilly's WebSite(TM) v.1.1 and 30 days of free Web site hosting on MicroCraft's Page Depot server. "This suite provides a complete solution to help users advance beyond the traditional Web page to create and manage complete Web sites that are more interesting and informative as well as easy to understand," said Dr. Michael Cowpland, president and chief executive officer of Corel Corporation. "Corel WebMaster Suite brings a new level of power to the world of Web site creation and management." Corel(R) WebMaster Suite features the following components: Web Page Design Provides state of the art Internet authoring using Corel(R) WEB.DESIGNER: - create Web pages with a familiar word processor-style interface - easy to use WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Pronounced "wiz-ee-wig." It refers to displaying text and graphics on screen the same as they will print on paper or display on a Web page. HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. authoring; editable HTML source code view - hyperlinks and image hotspots let you link to local pages or other Internet sites - add background images, font sizes, styles and colors - 200+ professionally designed templates - converts word processing files to HTML - support for Java(TM) applets and ActiveX(TM) Controls - client-side and server-side image mapping - automatic BMP file conversion to GIF GIF in full Graphics Interchange Format Standard computer file format for graphic images. GIF files use data compression to reduce the file size. The original version of the format was developed by CompuServe in 1987. or JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. - tables and forms support - frames support - estimated download time indicators - integrated with the other applications for bitmap editing, graphic design, database publishing and for adding animation and VRML Web Site Management Use Corel(R) WEB.SiteManager to adeptly manage local and remote Web sites: - automatically monitors multiple Web sites as well as sub sites and notifies users of problems - checks and verifies both internal and external links - detects and reports broken or missing links and orphan files - automatically updates all links and references when files are renamed or moved to other locations - file manager style interface with numerous viewing options and sorting capabilities - provides information about pages, author's name, file size and other file information - advanced filters and sorting options permit rapid analysis and problem identification - includes the SiteBuilder Wizard to easily create attractive corporate, business, and personal Web sites - offers a number of different styles to give web sites a consistent look - includes numerous graphics, styles and templates - supports large web sites Bitmap and Photo Editing Based on Corel PHOTO-PAINT(TM) 7 technology: - Internet graphics support including Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. color palettes, image map creation tools, animated and transparent GIF and Progressive JPEG - click-and-drag object transparency and gradient fills - automatic Drop shadow effect - freeform free·form adj. 1. Having or characterized by a usually flowing asymmetrical shape or outline: freeform sculpture. 2. object transformations: rotate, resize Verb 1. resize - change the size of; make the size more appropriate size - make to a size; bring to a suitable size rescale - establish on a new scale , scale, skew (1) The misalignment of a document or punch card in the feed tray or hopper that prohibits it from being scanned or read properly. (2) In facsimile, the difference in rectangularity between the received and transmitted page. , distort and perspective - soft-nib and anti-aliasing support on all brushes - ability to save and modify pressure-sensitive pen settings - convenient 'pop-up' Navigator window Scrapbook A Macintosh disk file that holds frequently used text and graphics objects, such as a company letterhead. Contrast with "clipboard," which is reserved memory that holds data only for the current session. ; drag-and-drop images, objects and photos - Adobe Photoshop(TM) (as well as other additional) import and filter plug-in support - streamlined user interface - context-sensitive Property Bar, functions are swapped depending on the tool selected - layer mode for more flexible image compositing Vector Illustration Allows users to create and edit illustrations with award-winning CorelDRAW(TM) technology: - extensive drawing tools and artistic text features - extensive file import/export filters allow for easy graphic file conversions - vector-based hyperlinks with most recent URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. drop list - create client-side image mapping and complete .HTM files - special effects including Blend and 3D Extrusions - fountain, fractal and texture fills - supports Corel Barista barista Noun a person who makes and sells coffee in a coffee bar (TM) technology for document based Java publishing Animation Create exciting animations using Corel(R) WEB.MOVE: - supports numerous formats including Java(TM) applets and animated GIFs - includes over 2,000 actors, props and sounds - Timeline rollup with click-and-drag ease of use controls objects' entrance and exit - import and add animation to images (or design animation from scratch) 3D Virtual Reality Corel(R) WEB.WORLD enables the user to turn a Web site into an interactive virtual reality: - over 100 pre-designed models to get users started (or design from scratch) - seamlessly integrate video, images, audio and text - build links to connect visitors to other worlds, Web pages and more - create 3D worlds in VRML or native MUS format Database Publishing Makes publishing database information to the Internet effortless: - create stock reports, catalogs, phone lists and more - easy-to-use record selection enables users to only publish necessary information - sort information using standard and user-defined sorting options - assemble appealing, colorful documents by adding graphics to data - one-button processing allows users to publish directly to the Internet For a limited time, users will be able to download 30 day trial versions of Corel WEB.DESIGNER, Corel WEB.SiteManager and Corel WEB.DATA from the Corel web site (www.Corel.com). Pricing and System Requirements Corel(R) WebMaster Suite is available for a suggested retail price of $299 US, with an upgrade price of $59.95 US available through customer service to registered owners of Corel WEB.GRAPHICS SUITE. The suite requires 16 MB RAM, an IBM compatible PC 486 DX, Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 95, a CD-ROM drive and a VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. display. Corel Corporation Incorporated in 1985, Corel Corporation is recognized internationally as an award-winning developer and marketer of productivity applications, graphics and multimedia software. Corel's product line includes CorelDRAW(TM), the Corel(R) WordPerfect(R) Suite, Corel(R) Office Professional, CorelVIDEO(TM) and over 30 multimedia software titles. Corel's products run on most operating systems, including: Windows(R), Macintosh (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), MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. and OS/2 and are consistently rated among the strongest in the industry. The company ships its products in over 17 languages through a network of more than 160 distributors in 70 countries worldwide. Corel is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (symbol - COS) and the NASDAQ National Market System (symbol - COSFF). For more information visit Corel's home page on the Internet at http://www.corel.com. Corel and WordPerfect are registered trademarks and CorelDRAW, Corel PHOTO-PAINT, CorelVIDEO and Barista are trademarks of Corel Corporation or Corel Corporation Limited. All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Corel Corporation Nicole Sanford, 613/728-0826 x5046 http://www.corel.com. |
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