Ottawa, Canada - March 06, 2007
Corel Corporation (NASDAQ:CREL; TSX:CRE) today announced
that Corel DESIGNER® Technical Suite 12 now features the "Works with
Windows Vista" logo from Microsoft. Customers who wish to install the
updated version of Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite 12 can download the
latest service pack from www.corel.com.
"Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite is known for being the most robust,
easy-to-use and affordable technical illustration suite on the market.
This update continues DESIGNER's technological leadership by ensuring a
smooth migration path to Windows Vista," said Gerard Metrailler,
Corel's Senior Product Manager, Graphics.
"Microsoft is pleased that Corel has earned the Works with Windows
Vista software logo for Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite 12," said Dave
Wascha, Director of Windows Client Partner Marketing Group at Microsoft
Corp. "This highlights Corel's commitment to providing its customers
with applications that are fully compatible with Windows Vista and
deliver an improved experience on the new OS."
Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite 12 is designed specifically for
technical illustrators in industries such as manufacturing, automotive,
aerospace and defense. Used in small businesses and large enterprise
environments, it is ideal for creating technical documentation,
instructional manuals and maintenance references. Corel DESIGNER
Technical Suite 12 lets technical illustrators work with exceptional
precision and speed, ultimately enabling them to be more productive.
Offering superior ease of use, Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite 12
includes: Corel DESIGNER 12 for precise technical illustration and
layout; Corel PHOTO-PAINT® 12 for professional image editing;
CorelTRACE®12 to convert bitmaps and legacy paper documents into vector
graphics; and Corel CAPTURE™ 12 to create screen captures, an integral
component of many technical documents. This integrated collection of
software gives customers a powerful collection of tools at a price
lower than what other vendors charge for a single application.
Corel DESIGNER Technical Suite 12 supports Windows 2000, XP and
Windows Vista. For more information about the suite, or to download a
full-featured trial version, please visit www.corel.com.
About Corel Corporation
Corel is a leading developer of graphics, productivity and digital
media software with more than 40 million users worldwide. The Company's
product portfolio includes some of the world's most popular and widely
recognized software brands including CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite, Corel®
Paint Shop Pro®, Corel® Painter™, Corel DESIGNER®, Corel® WordPerfect®
Office, WinZip® and iGrafx®. In 2006, Corel acquired InterVideo, makers
of WinDVD® , and Ulead, a leading developer of video, imaging and DVD
authoring software. Designed to help people become more productive and
express their creative potential, Corel's software strives to set a
higher standard for value with full-featured products that are easier
to learn and use. The industry has responded with hundreds of awards
recognizing Corel's leadership in software innovation, design and value.
Corel's products are sold in more than 75 countries through a
well-established network of international resellers, retailers,
original equipment manufacturers, online providers and Corel's global
websites. The Company's headquarters are located in Ottawa, Canada with
major offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, China and
Japan. Corel's stock is traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol CREL and
on the TSX under the symbol CRE.
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