CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X3 Receives Important Designation from Microsoft
Ottawa - January 26, 2007
Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced
that CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite X3 has been Certified for Windows Vista.
Building on Corel's strong heritage of delivering industry-leading
graphics power for the Windows platform, CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3
will feature the Certified for Windows Vista logo.
Starting today, customers who wish to install the Certified for
Windows Vista version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 can download the
latest service pack (SP2) from www.corel.com.
This new update delivers an exceptional experience for customers on
Windows Vista including an updated user interface, enhanced security,
improved text handling and further enhancements to the popular suite's
renowned import and export file compatibility.
"CorelDRAW has always been recognized as a premier graphics
application for Windows and enjoys a long-standing reputation for being
on the forefront of supporting new Windows technologies. Customers
considering Windows Vista need to know that the software tools they
rely on every day will be able to take advantage of the extra power and
great user experience this new operating system provides," said Nick
Davies, Corel's general manager of graphics. "By choosing CorelDRAW
Graphics Suite X3, users are guaranteed a smooth transition and
exceptional compatibility whenever they are ready to make the move to
this exciting new OS."
"Microsoft is pleased with the tremendous support Corel has shown
for the launch of Windows Vista," said Brad Goldberg, general manager
for Windows Client at Microsoft Corp. "CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3,
which is Certified for Windows Vista, is a welcome tool for our
customers looking for a graphics suite. By working closely with
industry leading ISVs such as Corel, we're pleased to offer our mutual
customers seamless integration and a terrific user experience."
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 is a full-featured graphics suite that
includes CorelDRAW X3 for vector illustration and page layout, Corel
PHOTO-PAINT® X3 for professional image editing, and the power of the
new Corel PowerTRACE™ that enables the easy conversion of low-quality
bitmap images into highly usable vector graphics. The suite simplifies
the design process for projects of any scale, including logo creation,
professional marketing brochures and eye-catching signs. Business users
and design professionals alike choose CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3
because it delivers a combination of superior design capabilities,
speed, ease of use and affordability that's unmatched in the graphics
software industry.
For more information about CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3, or to download a full-featured trial version, please visit www.corel.com/cdgsx3.
About Corel Corporation
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million users. The Company provides full-featured, easy-to-use
productivity, graphics and digital imaging software and enjoys a
favorable market position among consumers and small businesses. The
Company's award-winning product portfolio features popular, globally
recognized brands, including CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite, Corel® Paint
Shop Pro®, Corel® Snapfire™, Corel® Painter™, Corel DESIGNER®, Corel®
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products have built a loyal following of customers and partners around
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international network of resellers and retailers, original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs) and Corel's global websites.
Corel Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of
InterVideo, Inc., a leading provider of digital media authoring and
playback software with a focus on high-definition video and DVD
technologies, on December 12, 2006. In 2006, InterVideo acquired Ulead,
a leading developer of video imaging and DVD authoring software for
desktop, server, mobile and Internet platforms.
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