Linux-based Newlix OfficeServer to be marketed by Look Communications

NEWLIX CORPORATION AND LOOK COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCE MARKETING PARTNERSHIP TO PROMOTE NEWLIX OFFICESERVER

Ottawa, ON -- May 3, 2000 -- Newlix Corporation and Look Communications Inc. today announced a marketing partnership to promote the use of Newlix OfficeServer, a turnkey Linux-based network operating system for small and mid-sized businesses looking for secure, company-wide Internet access.
Newlix OfficeServer features plug-and-play software installation and easy-to-use, web-based configuration tools, which simplify network setup and management for a fraction of the price of competing network operating systems.
Newlix Corporation developed its versatile networking solution based on the Linux operating system and designed it for rapid implementation in a multi-platform environment of Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Unix clients.
Look Communications is a leading wireless broadband carrier and one of the largest Internet Service Providers in Canada. The Newlix OfficeServer will be included in a host of Web-based applications Look offers to support business Internet requirements.
"With Newlix OfficeServer, Look can develop reliable, cost-effective solutions for their customers Internet access needs," said John Hansen, President and co-founder, Newlix Corporation. "Newlix OfficeServer allows businesses to take the risk out of deploying advanced networking technology, providing their staff with the ability to work easily, work anywhere and work on the Internet."
Newlix OfficeServer will complement the innovative and easily adaptable Internet services Look currently provides for small to medium-sized businesses in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
"This partnership offers customers leading edge technology and delivers a total solution for business Internet users," said Gary Kawaguchi, Senior Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Customer Care, Look Communications Inc. "Companies can put their business on the Internet through a one-stop solution, incorporating Looks domain name registration, web-hosting and dial up and high speed access services and Newlix easy-to-use software."
The Newlix OfficeServer networking and communications platform promises to enhance the efficiency of safe information transfer and retrieval for small-to-medium-sized operations.
"Newlix OfficeServer allows Look to offer advanced Internet capabilities, such as network firewalls, proxy servers and secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) to clients who have been excluded from such technologies due to the high cost of software," said David Hicks, Sales Manager, Newlix Corporation.
This marketing partnership fits with the strategy of both companies to increase their target market base.
We are delighted to partner with Newlix to expand Looks ability to service the small to medium sized business market. This extends our commitment to offering the industrys best technology and highest level of service to our customers," said Kawaguchi.
About Newlix Corporation
Newlix Corporation (www.newlix.com) is a privately funded company headquartered in Ottawa, ON and founded in 1999. Corel Corporation (Nasdaq: CORL; TSE: COR) is an investor in the company. Newlix develops software for an easy-to-use Linux-based network operating system that meets the networking and internetworking needs of small to medium-sized business and provides OEMs, VARs and other partners with the essential building blocks to custom tailor networking solutions. The companys flagship product, Newlix OfficeServer, provides a robust, worry-free, 'set-and-forget communications and networking platform, designed to be delivered in partnership with hardware vendors, connectivity providers and application service providers.
About Look Communications Inc.
Look Communications Inc. (CDNX: LKC) is a leading wireless broadband carrier, delivering a full spectrum of communications services including digital television distribution, high speed Internet access and Web-related services. Through its advanced MDS technology (Multipoint Distribution System), Look provides superior, digital entertainment services to homes across Quebec and Ontario. Look's Internet service, formerly known as Internet Direct, is available throughout Canada and has established itself as one of Canada's largest independent service providers offering both high speed and dial-up Internet access, in addition to other Web-based applications.
Look Communications is a Canadian company whose principal shareholders are Telesystem Ltd., Teleglobe Inc., Covington Wireless Communications (Ontario) Ltd. and GTC Transcontinental Group Ltd. The company is listed on the Canadian Venture Exchange under the symbol LKC.
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The corporate information contained in this release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future performance of Look that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable by Look at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect. The actual results achieved will vary from the information provided herein and the variations may be material. Consequently, there is no representation by Look that actual results achieved will be the same in whole or in part as those forecast.

For more information, contact:

Tom Wells
Public Relations Counsel for Newlix
Ullrich Schade & Associates
Tel: (604)669-0323
Email: tomwells@usa.bc.ca