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When is NetWare 7 coming out?

Novell Cool Solutions: Question & Answer

Posted: 13 Jul 2004

Q:
Can you give me any info about NetWare 7? When is it due to be released? How can I get in on the beta?



A:
NetWare 7 has been renamed to Open Enterprise Server (OES), and is due to release mid-December of this year (2004). In addition to enhancements to NetWare 6.5 services and the NetWare kernel, it also marks the first time Novell will release these services running on a Linux kernel. Core components of Open Enterprise Server include:

  • All current NetWare services, the NetWare kernel and new enhancements under development
  • All SUSE Linux Server 9 Enterprise Edition services developed around the latest 2.6 kernel (Intel-based x86 platform)
  • Novell Nterprise Linux Services 1.0 and new enhancements under development
  • Integrated common management tools to allow coexistence and management of platforms
When they get ready to select beta testers, we'll let you know in NetWare Cool Solutions, and you can toss your hat in the ring.

Meanwhile, check out this article to get more info about what OES is all about.

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