As expected, Corel Corp has chosen the K Desktop Environment (KDE) and Debian to form the basis for its own user-friendly Linux distribution. Corel says it will work with the KDE Project to enhance the graphical user interface for non-technical use. KDE can easily be configured 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 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.
