CorelDRAW 3.0 Questions & Answers

Q.  Does the new approch to an all-in-one graphics solution signal a
move away from Corel's strong-hold in vector-based drawing software?

A.  No. Corel's objective is to continue to provide the most powerful
drawing package available. In fact, we have strengthened CorelDRAW by
adding over 200 new and enhanced features to it. Corel has integrated
charting, paint and image-editing and presentation modules to respond
to a market that requires even more versatility within a single
graphics solution.

Q.  Does the additionof over 200 new features in the drawing module
of CorelDRAW 3.0 make it more Difficult to use?

A.  No. Along with power and versatility, ease of use has always
been, and will remain a priority with CorelDRAW. In many cases, such
as interactive blending and extruding, and on-screen text editing, we
have improved the ease of use.

Q.  Are these modules independently strong, or are they similar to
Microsoft aplets?

A.  Unlike Microsoft aplets, all the modules integrated into
CorelDRAW 3.0, including a charting, paint and image-editing and
presentation, are full featured programs which could be marketed on
their own. Instead of stipping features away, Corel's approch is to
continue to provide more value, versatility and functionality to our
users by including these powerful programs in one package.

Q.  Are the additions of Charting, paint and image-editing and
presentation modules a response to a more competitive marketplace?

A.  Corel's approch has alawys been to respond to the requests of our
users. A more competitve marketplace gives us more incentive to
develop an even stronger graphics solution, and to continue to
strengthen our trademark illustration program. But, our primary
incentive remains end-user satisfaction and usability.

Q.  What are your future plans for CorelPHOTO-PAINT?

A.  As we have done with CorelDRAW, Corel's objectives are to take
bit-map editing in new directions. We will continue to apply
innovation and new technology to all of our modules, including
drawing, charting, presentation and paint and image-editing .

Q.  Why didn't you rename the package?

A.  CorelDRAW remains the centrepiece of our graphics solution. Also,
the name is reconized world-wide.

Q.  Will Corel continue to purchase new programs for your graphics
solution? 

A.  Whether we develop in-house or purchase new technologies, Corel
will continue to take computer graphics to new heights.