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Linux Format
|April 2023
Corel’s entry into the Linux market has potential, but there are issues.
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These are classic distro reviews reprinted from LXF001, May 2000. When Corel announced that it would move into the Linux distribution market, the news was greeted with both hope and apprehension by the community. While it was clear the organisation could help to improve Linux’s position on the desktop, many thought it was in danger of dumbing down the operating system.
The software company, responsible for WordPerfect and CorelDRAW, has based its package on the respected Debian distribution, and aimed it at new users who have switched from Windows. Corel’s graphical installer is a welcome feature for new Linux users and those who have switched from Windows, featuring mouse and dialog-driven configuration.
This story is from the April 2023 edition of Linux Format.
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