Gates crasher
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Corel Systems CEO Michael Cowpland has waged an audacious battle to take market share from Microsoft Corp. Corel reports FY revenues of $450 million, compared to Microsoft's $11.8 billion. However, Corel believes that the programming language Java will end Microsoft's dominance of the software market.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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The color of money
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Corel Systems head Michael Cowpland sponsored a competition for computer art using Corel Systems' art graphics software. The overall winner was awarded a gold bar worth $10,000. Cowpland, founder of Mitel Inc, has long displayed an enjoyment of life and ability to foresee business trends.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1992
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Down, but not out: a kickboxing chairman plots Corel's return to profitability
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Corel Corp's stock price fell from $25 in Nov 1995, to $12 in Jan 1996, after the firm announced a $1 million loss for 4th qtr 1995. Chmn Michael Cowpland hopes to turn around the firm by introducing new CD-ROM and video-conferencing products. It may also acquire WorldPerfect Corp.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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