Corel Teams with KDE and Debian on New Linux Distribution.As expected, Corel Corp has chosen the K Desktop Environment (KDE (K Desktop Environment) A GUI-based user interface primarily for Unix and Linux machines, but also available for Windows and Mac. The source code is freely distributed and is maintained by developers around the world. ) and Debian to form the basis for its own user-friendly Linux distribution The Linux operating system packaged for customers for a fee. It includes the Linux kernel, essential operating system components from the GNU Project, an installation program, various open source utilities and applications, documentation and technical support. . Corel says it will work with the KDE Project to enhance the graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to for non-technical use. "KDE can easily be configured con·fig·ure tr.v. con·fig·ured, con·fig·ur·ing, con·fig·ures To design, arrange, set up, or shape with a view to specific applications or uses: to offer a strong Windows-like look and feel," explained Corel's executive VP of engineering, Derek Bruney. He added that the company will release all its improvements and development on open source software back to the community. As for Debian, Corel notes that it has one of the largest installed bases of any Linux distribution and that is known for its stability and security. "The Linux community has recognized that Debian's Linux distribution is built around extremely clean code," said Corel product manager Erich Forler. "Their commitment to documentation within their code and for the applications makes open source development more efficient and organized." Debian project leader Wichert Akkerman Wichert Akkerman is a Dutch computer programmer, best known for his contributions to Debian, dpkg, plone and strace. He was elected for two terms as the Debian Project Leader and served from January 1999 to March 2001. He was succeeded in that role by Ben Collins. welcomed Corel into the open source world, saying: "I think we will be able to produce an outstanding system with the best of both worlds." |
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