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19 Dec 2007
Elapsed Time 4 (tool)
Determine elapsed time of LDAP searches.

12 Dec 2007
One Giant Leap: Cool Solutions gets some New Digs (tip)
Eleven years after launching the first Cool Solutions site, we have just taken a major step forward. We have some new digs - a full-on community site with all the Web 2.0 bells and whistles. Check it out!

5 Dec 2007
Biometric Fingerprint Scan (feature)
Damian Myerscough explains how to setup and configure biometric fingerprint scanning for logging into your workstations.

3 Dec 2007
Deleting Private Data from Your Linux/Microsoft Windows Machine (tip)
Private data can still be recovered after you format your Linux/Microsoft Windows machine. Here's a tip from Damian Myerscough that will help you make sure your data cannot be recovered.

30 Nov 2007
Finding Open Files and Network Connections (feature)
Mike Farrell shows you how to use the lsof and netstat commands to get a complete list of all open files or network connections on your system.

29 Nov 2007
List Running Resources on V1-style Heartbeat Cluster Node (tool)
Small Python script to check for running resources on your heartbeat cluster node.

27 Nov 2007
Novell Ships SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 10 (feature)
Novell announced the availability of SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 10, the latest version of Novell's enterprise-class, open source real-time operating system for running high-performance, time-sensitive, mission-critical applications. Get all the details here.

21 Nov 2007
Installing the Novell Client for OpenSUSE 10.2 onto OpenSUSE 10.3 (tip)
Charlie Silverman shares a tip on how to install the Novell Client for OpenSUSE 10.2 onto OpenSUSE 10.3.

21 Nov 2007
Configuring SUSE Firewall for the SSL VPN Component in Access Manager (appnote)
In this Appnote, Sureshkumar T explains how to set up a SUSE Firewall configuration that works with the SSL VPN Component of Access Manager.

21 Nov 2007
Xen OCF Resource Management Script for HA Stack (tool)
Manage Xen domU as HA resource, replaces "xm".

21 Nov 2007
NIC Bonding with Xen Virtualization (feature)
Joe Harmon and Jim Short explain how to set up NIC bonding with Xen Virtualization.

20 Nov 2007
Understanding how RAIDed Disks Interact with the SLES Boot Process (tip)
Ivan Vari shares a solution for a problem he had installing a SLED/SLES system onto software raided (RAID1) disks.

20 Nov 2007
Submit a Tip (feature)
Tell us how you're using your favorite Novell products to do something unique, save time, streamline a process, boost your bottom line or troubleshoot an issue. Whether you send a suggestion, a short tip or a full-length article, you'll be making a difference and building the Novell support experience. Find out more.

19 Nov 2007
Configuring Custom Partition for Proxy Logging (feature)
If you create a custom partition or a directory for logging other than /var, the Linux Access Gateway does not mount the newly added partition because it is not listed in novell-vmc script. This article by Ajesh B explains how to create a partition, edit the novell-vmc script and associate the new partition.

19 Nov 2007
Protecting Apache against DOS attack with mod_evasive (feature)
Damian Myerscough shows you how to install and configure mod_evasive so your Apache web server can defend against HTTP DOS attacks and brute force attacks.

16 Nov 2007
Cluster Configuration on SLES 9 (appnote)
Rajesh Lingam explains how to set up a Cluster environment for ZENworks Linux Management, FTP, HTTP, Samba servers, etc. on SLES.

16 Nov 2007
Useful RPM Commands (tip)
Maer Melo put together a handy list of RPM commands you can use to install and remove software packages, update packages, and more.

12 Nov 2007
SUSE / Novell Pocket PC Themes (tool)
Themes for Pocket PCs featuring SUSE / Novell images

9 Nov 2007
Using ClusterSSH to Perform Tasks on Multiple Servers Simultaneously (tip)
Martijn Pepping shows you how to use ClusterSSH to perform tasks on multiple servers simultaneously from one single command window.

1 Nov 2007
Automating OES 2 Installation Using PXE Boot and AutoYaST (feature)
Installing OES 2 using PXE Boot and AutoYaST eliminates the need for boot media, installation media and inconsistent server installations. Mike Faris explains how to set up and configure the installation Server.

1 Nov 2007
Customizing AutoYaST for OES 2 Installation (feature)
AutoYaST allows for automating your SLES 10 installations, eliminating repetitious tasks by deployment teams. Mike Faris shows you how to customize AutoYaST for your SLES 10 installations.

1 Nov 2007
Creating NSS Volumes on OES 2 using Distributed Replicated Block Device (feature)
Sakila Ravi explains how to configure DRBD to create NSS pools and volumes on a single hard disk machine on SLES 10 SP1 OES 2.

1 Nov 2007
Nagios 3.0 - Sample Check Program Integration for LDAP Statistics (feature)
In this third article of a series about Nagios 3.0, Rainer Brunold shows you how to integrate a new check program into the Nagios environment.

30 Oct 2007
/dev/null (feature)
Manoj Gupta explains the importance of /dev/null, why it is there, and how to use it.

29 Oct 2007
Setting Java System Variables (tip)
If you ever need to install a version of the Sun JDK (v1.5 update 12) that was not part of the distribution, you should check out this article by Jesse Pretorius on how to ensure that the system variables are set properly.

29 Oct 2007
Configuring Virtual Hosting using Apache2 on SLES 10 (feature)
Muhammad Sharfuddin shares a guide on how to configure Virtual Hosting using Apache2 on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

29 Oct 2007
Samba Configuration and File Sharing on SLES 10 (feature)
Rajesh Lingam explains how to configure Samba on SLES 10 for sharing files and directories on Linux or Windows.

29 Oct 2007
How to Configure NVidia Integrated Video Chipsets for XGL in SLED 10 SP1 (tip)
Gilles de Bellabre shares a tip on how to configure NVidia integrated video chipsets on SLED 10 SP1.

29 Oct 2007
Status-Checking Script for DirXML Remote Loader (tip)
Thanks to Arjan Anthonisse for sharing this script that makes status checking easier when you're running the DirXML Remote Loader.

26 Oct 2007
Nagios 3.0 Extension - NagiosGraph (feature)
Rainer Brunold continues his series of articles on Nagios 3.0. This article will show you how to add a Nagios extension that allows you to create charts based on service check results.

25 Oct 2007
How to Install and Configure VMware on SLED (appnote)
Dave Simons shares a step-by-step guide on how to install a VMware server on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop.

23 Oct 2007
Pure-FTPd Administration (feature)
Damian Myerscough explains how to install Pure-FTPd and how to create and manage virtual users.

19 Oct 2007
Nagios 3.0 - A Extensible Host and Service Monitoring (feature)
If you're planning on installing Nagios, check out this installation guide from Rainer Brunold that gives you step-by-step instructions on how to set it up.

17 Oct 2007
Survey: How well are Novell and your other vendors meeting your needs? (tip)
We're interested in knowing how well Novell is meeting your needs in several areas identified as important to current customers. Please take this short, five-minute survey to help us understand your satisfaction with Novell and other vendors.

16 Oct 2007
Mounting/Viewing Windows/Linux shared files on Linux (tool)
This script will help in Mounting/Viewing shared files from Windows or Linux on a Linux machine.

10 Oct 2007
SSH Proxying (feature)
Damian Myerscough shows you how to set up the SSH (Secure Shell) proxy utility that gives you the ability to relay network connections via SOCKS and HTTPS.

10 Oct 2007
SSH brute force block (tool)
Detect brute force SSH attack.

8 Oct 2007
Can't See Desktop Icons after Closing VM Windows (tip)
If you can't see your Desktop icons after closing VM Windows, this tip from Shashikala BV should help.

8 Oct 2007
Mount/access Files Residing on Xen Virtual Machines (tip)
Ivan Vari explains how to access files residing on Xen virtual machines. This can be a life saver when for instance the VM is not bootable and you need to restore or edit some files quickly to fix it.

8 Oct 2007
GRUB Loading Problem while Booting from SLES Bootable CD / DVD (tip)
If you get the error message: "ISOLINUX 3.11 0X4639e5ce" while booting from a SLES bootable CD / DVD, this tip from Shashikala BV should help you fix it.

5 Oct 2007
Create an Integrated OES 2/SLES 10 SP1 DVD Image (tool)
This script combines the OES 2 ISO and the SLES 10 SP1 ISO into a single integrated DVD image for easier OES 2 installation.

5 Oct 2007
Dual Boot SLED 10 SP1 and Windows Vista with GRUB as the Boot Loader (tip)
Wally Frist explains how to set up dual boot for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Service Pack 1 and Vista using GRUB as the boot loader.

5 Oct 2007
Ultimate Linux Desktop (feature)
Ivan Vari shares a solution based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP1 with VMware virtualization. The outcome is a multi-boot (Linux/Windows) environment which allows a user to load both systems natively and virtualized as well as providing ultimate flexibility.

3 Oct 2007
AutoYaST: Network Auto Configuration Script (feature)
Cameron Seader shares a script you can add to the Autoinst.xml file when setting up your systems using AutoYaST.

3 Oct 2007
AppNote: Advanced patching of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 with ZENworks Linux Management (ZLM) 7.2 (appnote)
Freshly updated with reader suggestion. ZLM 7.2 is a powerful Linux systems management suite, that provides centralized control of up to hundreds of managed devices. One of the main capabilities is automated system patching, but by default ZLM 7.2 adopts the classic software package overlay approach, also for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 devices. In this document we will thus explore how the native mechanisms of ZLM 7.2 can be used to orchestrate advanced ZYPP-based patching of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 managed devices.

28 Sep 2007
Configuring a Xen VM for Live Migration within a Cluster (feature)
Jason Record shows you how to configure a Xen Virtual Machine (VM) resource for live migration.

28 Sep 2007
SAN Storage Design for Xen Virtualization Based on Block Devices (feature)
This article by Ivan Vari focuses on a design where virtual machines are manually managed/migrated by the administrator and running on block devices.

28 Sep 2007
Exploring OpenOffice.org Calc (feature)
Here's the latest in a series of Novell Connection articles about OpenOffice.org. In this article you'll learn about the differences and similarities between OpenOffice.org Calc and other spreadsheet programs.

28 Sep 2007
Mounting a Root Partition in a Logical Volume (tip)
Here's a tip from René Jr Purcell on how to mount a root partition inside a Logical Volume.

28 Sep 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 White Papers (feature)
Check out the latest whitepapers available for SUSE Linux Enterprise 10.

21 Sep 2007
Mounting a Windows Share to the Linux File System (feature)
Michael Farrell shares a solution for accessing Windows network shares on a Linux desktop.

19 Sep 2007
Scan to DjVu (tool)
A script for scanning documents to DjVu files.

14 Sep 2007
SLE10: Create a YaST Installation Source for Auto Installation (feature)
Cameron Seader shows you how to create a YaST installation source that can be used during an Auto installation or a Network installation.

14 Sep 2007
How to Install Skype on SLED 10 SP1 (tip)
Eric Gearhart shows you how to install Skype on SLED 10 SP1.

14 Sep 2007
Server Report (tool)
Simple Bash script that generates a report for documentation purposes.

13 Sep 2007
Resuming From Suspend on a Dell Latitude D400 (tip)
Eric Gearhart shares a solution for a problem he had with his Dell Latitude D400 resuming from suspend in SLED 10 SP1.

12 Sep 2007
Solving Error when using df -h (tip)
If you get the error: df: cannot read table of mounted file systems: no such file or directory, here is a tip from Shashikala BV on how to fix it.

7 Sep 2007
Spinning the Cube with SLED 10 SP1 on an IBM ThinkPad (feature)
Mark Robinson shares a tip on how to configure some of the keys on an IBM ThinkPad to rotate the cube.

31 Aug 2007
Health Care Provider Chooses Multi-station SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktops (feature)
Health care customer looking to deploy SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop? Multiply your savings on hardware, management and electricity costs with the Omni Desktop Multiplier, powered by Userful. Our friends at Omni share how Homewood Health Centre maximized their fixed desktop budget by deploying multi-station Linux desktops.

30 Aug 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Hands-Free Installations (feature)
Check out this new Novell Connection article by Nathan Conger for instructions on how to set up and configure a Network Installation Server for speedy, hands-free installations.

30 Aug 2007
Lock, Stock and Barrel: Moving SUSE Linux Enterprise to a new Machine (tip)
It turns out that SUSE Linux Enterprise won't boot properly if you move the hard drive from one machine to another machine (even if you connect the hard drive to the same controller). Not to worry - Muhammad Sharfuddin figured out a workaround, and shares it here.

30 Aug 2007
Installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Without a Bootable CD (tip)
Ashish Kumar shares a tip on how to install SLES on a machine that has Linux (boot loaded GRUB) already installed.

30 Aug 2007
Print to DjVu through KPrinter (tool)
Pseudo-printer for KPrinter: printing to DjVu file.

30 Aug 2007
ZENworks Linux Management and a SUSE Installation Service on One Server (feature)
Want to set up a ZENworks Linux Management Server and a SUSE Installation Service all on one server? Cameron Seader lays it all out for you. Follow the instructions and you will have this working in no time.

28 Aug 2007
Epiware: Project and Document Management (tool)
Open Source web-base project and document management.

27 Aug 2007
Print Dialog and Toolkit (tool)
A script for interactive printing with a set of pseudo-printers (djvu, pdf, ps).

25 Aug 2007
A Xen Virtual Machine Monitor Plugin for Nagios (feature)
Axel Schmidt explains how to integrate a Xen Virtual Machine Monitor Nagios plugin into an existing Nagios system environment.

25 Aug 2007
Using iFolder to Backup and Share Tomboy Notes (tip)
Here's a tip from Richard Holder on how to use iFolder to backup Tomboy Notes and make them available on multiple computers.

25 Aug 2007
How to Mount a Specific Partition of a Xen File-backed Virtual Disk (tip)
Tom Sandholm explains how to mount a specific partition of a Xen file-backed virtual disk from the host OS.

23 Aug 2007
INIT Script for Tivoli Storage Manager (tip)
Cameron Seader shares a script that will start the Tivoli Storage Manager client acceptor daemon on SUSE Linux Enterprise.

21 Aug 2007
Remote Installation of SUSE with SSH (feature)
Performing a remote installation of SUSE over VNC poses a possible security risk as the installation traffic travels over the wire unencrypted. This article by Damian Meyerscough shows you how to perform a remote installation over SSH which will encrypt traffic traveling over the wire.

20 Aug 2007
OpenOffice.org Impress (feature)
Here's the latest in a series of Novell Connection articles about OpenOffice.org. In this article by BrainStorm, you'll learn how to convert a PowerPoint presentation to OpenOffice.org Impress.

17 Aug 2007
Creating shared storage on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 using Xen and OCFS2 (feature)
Arun Singh shows you how to create shared storage on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 using OCFS2 and Xen Virtualization.

10 Aug 2007
Compressed Drive Imaging over a Network (feature)
Michael Farrell explains how to copy an entire drive image from one computer running Linux to another.

10 Aug 2007
openSUSE Linux Rants eBook Library (tip)
Heads Up: Scott Morris has created a new openSUSE Linux Rants eBook Library where you can download his free eBooks. Get all the details here and download his new eBook called: "Investigation 101 - Gathering Information about Hardware, Filesystem, and Processes".

1 Aug 2007
OpenOffice.org Training, Tips, and Ideas (feature)
Check out Solveig Haugland's latest tips for OpenOffice.org.

27 Jul 2007
Recovering a Lost LVM Volume Disk (appnote)
Jason Record explains how to restore LVM meta data and provides several examples of the recovery process.

27 Jul 2007
8 CLI Tools that are Under-utilized, Sometimes Unknown, or Unappreciated and Yet Pack a Powerful Punch (feature)
Jonathan Peck put together a list of command line tools that he has found to be very helpful and informative when it comes to administrating Linux.

27 Jul 2007
Imaging a SLED 10 SP1 Workstation (tip)
Don Vosburg shares some tips on imaging a SLED 10 SP1 workstation.

27 Jul 2007
Securing Apache Web Server with mod_security (feature)
Damian Myerscough explains how to install and configure mod_security on your Apache web server.

25 Jul 2007
Novell's Markus Rex on loan to Linux Foundation for a year (tip)
Markus Rex, a long-time Linux executive at SUSE Linux AG and Novell, will serve as chief technology officer at the Linux Foundation for a year.

23 Jul 2007
Novell Open Audio: Enabling Linux migration with Crossover Linux and Wine, and more Xen virtualization (feature)
Novell Open Audio interviews the brains behind Code Weavers, the lead corporate developers on the open source project Wine, and producers of great interop products like Crossover Linux and Crossover Mac.

20 Jul 2007
Manually Partitioning Your Hard Drive with fdisk (feature)
Damian Myerscough shows you how to create partitions with fdisk on SUSE Linux Enterprise.

16 Jul 2007
PageSize (tool)
System paging size report

11 Jul 2007
Installing a All-In-One HP Printer on SLED 10 SP1 (feature)
Mark Robinson explains how to set up printing and scanning with an HP All-In-One (AIO) device using the HPLIP package.

28 Jun 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 for the Masses: Discover the Power of Network-Based, Hands-Free Installations (feature)
Nathan Conger explains how to setup and configure a Network Installation Server paired with PXE Boot and AutoYaST for speedy, hands-free installations.

28 Jun 2007
Mirroring Update Servers (feature)
Berthold Gunreben explains how to set up an update server in an environment where Internet access is not available.

28 Jun 2007
OpenSUSE 10.2 ATI Proprietary Linux Display Driver Installation Instructions (feature)
Jim Gravele shares instructions on how to intall a ATI Proprietary Linux display driver on OpenSUSE 10.2.

28 Jun 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Creating a Custom AutoFill Sorted List in OpenOffice.org Calc 2 (feature)
Need to insert the same data over and over again in your spreadsheet? Does it need to be in a certain order? Calc's autofill feature can help you add that data with just a drag. Read this tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to learn how.

28 Jun 2007
Configuring DNS and DHCP Servers with SLES10 (tip)
Mike Petersen shares an easy to follow guide on how to configure DNS and DHCP Servers using SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

28 Jun 2007
How to Enable PXE in SLES 10 SP1 Virtualized Environments (tip)
Jason Douglas explains how to enable PXE in SLES 10 SP1 virtualized environments.

28 Jun 2007
Deploying BackupPC on SLES (tip)
Mike Petersen explains how to automate your backups using a stand-alone server running BackupPC on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

27 Jun 2007
Xen 3.1 on SLES 10 SP1 (tool)
Xen 3.1 on SLES 10 SP1 can save/restore/migrate support for HVM (e.g. Windows) VMS.

21 Jun 2007
Troubleshooting the SLES10 Boot Process (feature)
Jason Record has provided a quick reference guide to narrow down the cause of a failed boot and get the server back up as quickly as possible. It is based on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

21 Jun 2007
Automate Installation of Web Server in openSUSE 10.2 (tip)
Scott Morris shares a new bash script that will help you get a web server installed and running with minimal effort.

21 Jun 2007
Remote Management using SSH and X-Forwarding (feature)
James Rudd explains how to use SSH and X-Forwarding for remote management of your OES or SLES servers.

15 Jun 2007
Loading Base SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Packages into ZLM Bundle (tip)
In order to update SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 managed devices with ZENworks 7 Linux Management, you need to load the base operating system packages into a ZENworks 7 Linux Management bundle. This process can also be used to load the SLE 10 SDK into ZLM. Here's how you do it

14 Jun 2007
New Free YaST eBook Available (tip)
Scott Morris has completed another free eBook. It covers the basics of managing software with YaST. It goes over what Installation Sources are, how to get a full list of them, and how to put them in. He also covers the basics of adding and removing software via YaST. Find out how to get the free ebook here.

14 Jun 2007
Changing the Default Text Editor Used in SLED 10 (tip)
Ricardo da Costa shares a tip on how to change your default text editor in SLED 10.

7 Jun 2007
Loading the SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Base Packages into ZENworks Linux Management 7 (tip)
We've received a couple of questions about how to use ZENworks Linux Management to keep SLES and SLED updated. Here's what the fine folks in Novell Support have to say about that.

30 May 2007
VLAN Configuration in SLES 10 (feature)
Tim Wood explains how to configure VLAN support in SLES 10.

30 May 2007
syslog-atom.py (tool)
Python script that transforms your syslog-ng formatted messages from your logfile into an atom feed. So now you can use you favorite feed reader to keep up with your logs!

29 May 2007
Renaming a NIC (tip)
Muhammad Sharfuddin explains how you can change the name of a NIC in your system.

29 May 2007
OpenNMS on openSUSE 10.x (feature)
Fahim Siddiqui shows you how to install and configure OpenNMS on openSUSE 10.1 or 10.2.

29 May 2007
X Server not starting after installing NVIDIA driver on openSUSE 10.2 (tip)
Magnus Hoglund shares a solution that solves a problem he had after installing a NVIDIA driver on openSUSE 10.2.

24 May 2007
How to use NSS Storage with a SLES 10 iSCSI Server (feature)
Lane Harner explains how he solved some problems he had when using an iSCSI server as shared storage with NSS.

17 May 2007
Linux Matlab Printing Problem (tool)
Script for the "There are no properly configured printers on the system".

16 May 2007
Back Up and Synchronize Files between a Desktop and Laptop on SLED 10 (feature)
Peter McCracken shows you how to back up and synchronize files between a desktop and laptop using a USB hard disk and RSYNC.

11 May 2007
Integrating Your Linux Host into a Windows Environment (tip)
Dewey Hylton shares a solution that allows you to easily navigate Windows and Samba servers.

11 May 2007
Free "Intro to Linux" Course (tip)
Heads Up: Scott Morris has just released a new free "Intro to Linux" course that is done via email. Its goal is to be the most basic introduction to Linux possible. You should have a basic understanding of Linux once you complete the course. Get all the details here.

4 May 2007
Moiz Kohari on SUSE Linux Enterprise Real-Time and Dale Olds updates us on Bandit Project (feature)
Moiz Kohari talks about SUSE Linux Enterprise Real-Time. Then get an update on cool new things that are happening with the Bandit Project from Dale Olds.

3 May 2007
DHCP Lease Data Monitoring Utility (tool)
Retrieve and display DHCP lease data of a Linux DHCP server.

2 May 2007
Fix for MATLAB (R14SP2) 64-bit on AMD (tool)
Fix for an error - /bin/sh: error while loading shared libraries: libdl.so.2: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory.

27 Apr 2007
Staying on Top of Your Memory Usage in Linux (feature)
If you notice that after using your computer for a long period of time, your system slows down, programs respond slower, or your web browsers seem sluggish, check out this article from Michael Farrell for some tips on how to fix it.

27 Apr 2007
SLE10: Apply Updates Without New Kernel Updates Being Applied (feature)
Cameron Seader shares a script that you can use if you have a need in your environment to apply updates without having a new kernel being applied.

27 Apr 2007
Remote Control on SLED 10 (tip)
Here's a new tip from Novell Support that explains how to use the Remote Control option in the gnome-control-center and the Terminal Server client.

27 Apr 2007
Novell Open Audio: Greg Kroah-Hartman on Linux Kernel Development and News from Support (feature)
SUSE Labs? Greg Kroah-Hartman joins the Open Audio team to talk about kernel development, including a beginners how to, and the kernel development hierarchy. Then Randy and Dave are back for another episode of News from Support.

26 Apr 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Stocking a Gallery of Clip Art in OpenOffice.org 2 (tip)
Stop going the Insert | Picture | From File route. You can drag and drop any image you want when you use the OpenOffice.org Gallery. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

19 Apr 2007
tbackup.sh (tool)
Back up and restore trustee rights.

18 Apr 2007
Sentinel Collector for Apache Access Logs (tool)
Sentinel Collector that parses and normalizes events received from Apache 2 Access Logs (running on SLES10).

18 Apr 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop wins 2007 CODiE Award (feature)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 won the 2007 CODiE award for Best Open Source Solution. Get all the details here.

12 Apr 2007
Sumitomo Electric Industries Chooses Novell for Xen Virtualization (feature)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with Xen on Intel Virtualization Technology extends the life of Sumitomo's applications and platforms, and simplifies disaster recovery. Find out more...

10 Apr 2007
Workaround for Error: Your computer does not have enough memory to run YaST (tip)
If you get the error: Your computer does not have enough memory to run YaST, here is a tip from Miroslaw Dzieciatek on how to fix it.

10 Apr 2007
Configuring Dual Boot for Linux and Windows Vista (tip)
Domnic Mendes shares a tip on how to configure your computer to dual boot Linux and Windows Vista.

10 Apr 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Terminate Hanging Processes in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
When an application won't close making your other programs run slowly, you may want to terminate the process. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

10 Apr 2007
Sentinel Collector for SLES 10 (tool)
Sentinel Collector parses and normalizes events received from SLES 10 by syslog.

6 Apr 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Wins CRN Linux Desktop Bake-Off (feature)
The CRN Test Center recently reviewed four leading Linux desktop products for the enterprise. SLED 10 won 1st place!

6 Apr 2007
Secure and Extend the Range of your Linux Desktop Multiplier Deployments with Cubix (feature)
Your Multiplied SLED 10 desktop can now be stored securely in a data centre up to 250 metres (820 feet) away using a rack-mounted Cubix LaserStation Prism L system.

6 Apr 2007
Troubleshooting YaST Online Update (YOU) (tip)
Here are some helpful tips from Novell Support for YaST Online Update issues.

6 Apr 2007
Setting Up iSCSI Using YaST (feature)
Andras Dosztal shows you how to create an iSCSI target on a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 server.

6 Apr 2007
Novell Open Audio: AppleTalk Filing Protocol on Linux and News from Support (feature)
Jason Williams talks about AppleTalk Filing Protocol (AFP) support on Linux. Plus, Randy and Dave have the latest News from Support.

5 Apr 2007
Remote Filesystem Access through SUSE Linux Enterprise Server FTP (feature)
Randy Goddard explains how to configure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for Remote Filesystem Access.

5 Apr 2007
How to Configure Automatic Printer Driver Download by Integrating CUPS and SAMBA (feature)
Maer Melo explains how to integrate CUPS with the SAMBA service to provide an easy and reliable print service for your network environment.

4 Apr 2007
Configure SLED 10 Single Sign-On LDAP / Kerberos Authentication to Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 (feature)
Shannon VanWagner explains how to configure SLED 10 Single Sign-On LDAP / Kerberos Authentication to Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 R2 with UID/GID mapping via LDAP.

3 Apr 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Available on Sun x64 Workstations (feature)
Novell recently announced that SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 from Novell is now available from Sun Microsystems on Sun* Ultra* Workstations. Get the details here.

3 Apr 2007
Opening New GroupWise Messages from Mailto Web Links in SLED 10 (tip)
If you're running the GroupWise 7 client with SLED 10, this tip from Ron Bingham will get "mailto" links to open new messages in GroupWise.

30 Mar 2007
How to Sync your iPAQ with Evolution on SLED 10 (tip)
Jan Prinsloo explains how to get your iPAQ to sync with Evolution on SLED 10.

30 Mar 2007
Office Party: Party in Style: Too Much Fun with OpenOffice.org Styles (feature)
Here's the latest in a series of Novell Connection magazine articles about OpenOffice.org. Part 4 shows you how to use OO Writer to incorporate Styles into a View template.

30 Mar 2007
Novell Open Audio: Live at BrainShare: Nat Friedman and Tomboy maintainer Boyd Timothy (feature)
Listen to interviews with Nat Friedman and Boyd Timothy recorded at BrainShare.

29 Mar 2007
Setting up LUM and Novell Client Single Sign-On for SLED 10 (tip)
Sam Ludington shares a tip on how to set up the Novell Client for Linux Single Sign-On.

29 Mar 2007
loveLife Chooses Multiplied Linux Desktop Strategy (feature)
loveLife used Omni's "Multiplied" Linux Desktop Strategy to deploy full-featured desktops in its youth centres. The strategy enabled loveLife to stretch its limited desktop budget and bridge the digital divide for more South African youth.

23 Mar 2007
Novell Outlines Enhancements in SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP1 (feature)
The SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Service Pack 1 beta is now available, with significant improvements in virtualization, high-performance computing, desktop usability, security, interoperability and system management. Get all the details here.

23 Mar 2007
Harnessing the Power of Server Virtualization: a Linux-Based High Availability Storage Foundation (feature)
This new Novell Connection article describes a demonstration recently documented by Novell engineers that provides an introduction to server virtualization by emulating an enterprise-class storage solution.

23 Mar 2007
How to manage X Windows on SLES10 Tunneled with SSH from Windows XP Client (tip)
Charles Short shares a solution on how to manage X Window VMware servers through tunneled SSH VNC from a Windows XP desktop.

23 Mar 2007
Cool Wiki: SLES Performance Tuning (tip)
Jesse Pretorius posted a new article in the Cool Wiki where information and references can be collected to make it easier for administrators to find information regarding SLES performance optimization.

23 Mar 2007
Cool Wiki: SLES 10 VMware Tips (tip)
Check out this new Cool Wiki article by Jesse Pretorius that has tips and best practices for the use of SLES as a virtualization host or guest.

23 Mar 2007
How to Configure an Installation Server, including Support Packs, using YaST on SLES 9 and 10 (tip)
Here's a new TID from Novell Support that has detailed instructions on how to configure an installation server using YaST on SLES 9 and 10.

14 Mar 2007
Getting FreeRadius 1.1.4 Running with eDirectory on SLES 10 (tip)
Need to go beyond version 1.1.0 of FreeRADIUS with SLES 10? Charles Short has a workaround that gets version 1.1.4 up and running.

13 Mar 2007
Omni Cool Tool: Desktop Total Cost of Ownership Calculator (feature)
Omni has published a Desktop TCO Calculator that compares the cost savings of the Multiplied SLED 10 Strategy with stand-alone Windows and Linux computers. Compare the costs of deploying 30 stand-alone Windows computers to 30 Multiplied SLED 10 systems. A conservative Multiplied SLED 10 deployment scenario results in 65% lower deployment costs -- a net savings of almost $45,000.

13 Mar 2007
Fix Scrolling with the Middle Mouse Button in Firefox (tip)
If you've had problems with your middle mouse button when using Firefox, check out this new TID from Novell Support on how to fix it.

8 Mar 2007
Updating DynDNS.org Automatically (tip)
Chris Lander shares a script that will automatically update DynDNS.org.

8 Mar 2007
How to Create a Bootable USB Drive to Install SLES (tip)
Check out this new TID from Novell Support that explains how to create a bootable USB stick to install SLES 10 when a CD-ROM drive may not be available in the server.

7 Mar 2007
How to Create an Installation Source for SLES 10 (tip)
Rob Aronson needed to add some applications to his SLES 10 server. The packages he needed were included in SLED 10, all precompiled and ready to use. Read how Ron created an http installation source on a computer with SLED 10 so he could access the packages he needed.

7 Mar 2007
Switching your Linux systems to the new DST (feature)
Linux-Watch: Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols explains how to switch Linux systems to the new DST.

3 Mar 2007
Tool for changing the code page of a file/directory name stored on Linux (tool)
This tool changes the code page of a file/directory name stored on Linux file systems.

2 Mar 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Crop, Reduce Red-Eye, and Add Sepia Tones to Your Photos in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
F-Spot, the powerful photo browser, editor, and export tool bundled with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 gives you the power to crop, reduce red-eye and adjust color like the pros. Here's a tip from BrainStorm to help you make the most of your digital snapshots.

2 Mar 2007
Multiplied Linux Desktop Strategy Delivers Cost Savings for Illinois School District (feature)
By pioneering Omni's "Multiplied" SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Strategy, Danville School District 118 has reduced the cost of their Linux desktop hardware costs by 50%, their electricity costs by 62%, and saved the district thousands of dollars on costly Internet drops, switches, network wiring and other infrastructure and support costs.

2 Mar 2007
Recovering a File in Linux (tip)
If you've ever lost an important document because the application crashed, or you closed the file without saving it, check out this tip from Mike Farrell to find out how to recover it.

2 Mar 2007
Installing a D-Link Wireless Card on SLED (tip)
James Adams shares his solution on how to get a D-Link wireless card to work with SLED 10 using Madwifi.

2 Mar 2007
Cool Blog: Record a Desktop Video on SLED (tip)
Ted Haeger explains how to set up a SLED 10 system to capture the desktop as a video file.

28 Feb 2007
Webmin (tool)
Web-based interface for system administration for Unix.

27 Feb 2007
Multiplied SLED 10 Certified Hardware Bundle Now Available (feature)
The number one question Omni receives from Novell customers looking to deploy "Multiplied" SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktops or thin clients is, "What hardware do you recommend?" Read this article to find out about the newly certified Multiplied SLED 10 hardware and software bundle available from R Cubed Technologies.

22 Feb 2007
Novell Open Audio: SLED10 Design and Usability, News from Support (feature)
Novell Open Audio interviews Anna Dirks, the leader of the SLED10 usability team. Plus, Dave Mair and Randy Goddard have the latest News from Support.

22 Feb 2007
Quickstart Guide for Installing Domino 7 on SLES 9 (appnote)
Updated with new suggestions. The purpose of this document is to provide a quick way for someone who wants to test drive Domino on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, for example for a lab pilot, etc. This document is not a comprehensive installation guide for Domino 7 on SLES 9, but I hope that it may save some time to others like me who needed a running Domino server fast, to eventually tune it or use it together with other solutions like Novell Identity Manager.

22 Feb 2007
How to Set Up a Bluetooth Proximity System (feature)
Dan Elder explains how to set up a connection between your computer and cell phone and create a simple proximity badge for you to use.

22 Feb 2007
Daylight Saving Time Changes for 2007 (feature)
Daylight Saving Time will begin the second Sunday in March (March 11th), 3 weeks earlier than in past years. Novell Support has provided all the information you need to ensure that your Novell products are updated and ready to handle the changes.

14 Feb 2007
BASH: cool functions for your .bashrc file (tool)
Weather, stock, translate, and define functions for your .bashrc.file.

14 Feb 2007
Configuring a Linux High Availability Cluster for IDM 3 and eDirectory 8.8 (appnote)
Can Identity Manager can be used in a clustered environment? Find out the answers in this AppNote by Novell's Jon Hardman.

9 Feb 2007
Add ACL Support to Nautilus (tip)
When using the GNOME interface on SLES10 or SLED10 it is hard to adjust ACLs on files and directories because Nautilus does not have ACL support (yet). Fortunately there is a extension that will add ACL support to Nautilus. It is called Eiciel. Mike Petersen has provided a RPM for Eiciel to allow for easy installation. Download it here.

9 Feb 2007
Securing Your Server With AppArmor (feature)
Christian Boltz explains how to use the YaST AppArmor modules or the command-line tools to secure your server using AppArmor.

9 Feb 2007
Converting SLES and SLED Evaluations to Paid-for Subscriptions (tip)
Rick Holzer explains how a customer can convert a SLES or SLED system from being registered as an Evaluation copy to a paid-for subscription.

9 Feb 2007
Create Multiple Backup Versions on your Disk (tip)
Tore Agblad shares a script that will create multiple backup versions on your disk.

9 Feb 2007
Automatically Restart a Service if it Crashes (tip)
Daniel Hedblom shares a script he uses on his network that watches a service and restarts it in case of a crash.

9 Feb 2007
Shrink NTFS Partition Using AutoYaST (tip)
Kenneth Stevenson explains how to install openSUSE on a machine that already has Windows occupying a NTFS partition spanning the entire disk.

9 Feb 2007
Troubleshooting Common Boot Issues (tip)
Here are some helpful troubleshooting tips from Novell Support that can help you figure out what's wrong if you have system boot issues.

8 Feb 2007
Installing Oracle Applications Release 12 on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (feature)
If you're getting ready to install Oracle Applications Release 12 on SLES10, check out this detailed installation guide from Michael Taylor that gives you step-by-step instructions on how to install it.

8 Feb 2007
Novell Open Audio: Using Open Source at Novell, Daylight Saving Time (feature)
Ted and Erin interview the guys in Novell IS&T to find out how and why they use open source software for running Novell's business. Then, in News from Support, learn about what the upcoming changes in Daylight Saving Time may mean to your organization.

8 Feb 2007
High performance Compute pricing for SLES 9 (tip)
Novell offers special pricing for customers that are going to use SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) in the context of a High Performance Compute cluster (HPC). Get the details here.

2 Feb 2007
Using F-Prot AntiVirus with SLED 10 (tip)
Peter McCracken explains how to install and use F-Prot AntiVirus on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10.

2 Feb 2007
Setting Up Bind as a Caching Name Server (DNS) on SLED 10 (tip)
Scott Morgan shares a tip on how to set up Bind as a caching name server on SLED 10.

1 Feb 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Creating a photo screen saver in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
While you're away from your desk, you can easily set your screensaver to show the photos from your most recent vacation. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

1 Feb 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Protecting spreadsheet cells in OpenOffice.org 2.0 Calc (tip)
When co-workers use a spreadsheet you've created, you may only want to give them permission to modify some cells. You can protect the cells you don't want modified by following this tip from BrainStorm, Inc.

31 Jan 2007
Linux Set File IDs (tool)
This Perl script sets the creator, archiver, modifier, and metaDataModifier of a specified NSS file to an eDir user with the format .CN=user.O=organization.T=TREE_NAME.

30 Jan 2007
Linux Get File IDs (tool)
This perl script allows a user to see the creator, archiver, modifier, and metaDataModifier of an NSS file.

25 Jan 2007
Migrating from Red Hat to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (Course 3068) (feature)
Novell Training services announces its latest course that is ideal for administrators who are looking to expand their skills to be able to successfully carry out a migration from Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. This course is available both as a free download and as an Instructor-led class depending on individual customers preferred method of training, budget and time constraints. Get all the details here.

25 Jan 2007
Building Moodle on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (feature)
Alex Inman shares step-by-step instructions and a script that will help you install Moodle on SLES 10.

25 Jan 2007
Moving Linux Virtual Machine (VM) from Windows Host to Linux Host (tip)
Chris Randles shows us a quick fix to get the Graphical User Interface up after switching a Linux Virtual Machine from a Windows host to a Linux host.

25 Jan 2007
History Buffer Security... (tip)
Many installation executables require you to enter a password on the command line in order to achieve the installation. This means that your password is on view for all to see in the command line history buffer.

25 Jan 2007
Novell Open Audio: Tools of the Back Line Support Gurus (feature)
Randy Goddard and Dave Mair tell us about the tools and techniques that they use to help customers troubleshoot their servers.

25 Jan 2007
Success Story: Motorists Insurance Group (feature)
Motorists Insurance Group needed a more flexible IT infrastructure to provide Web-based applications to its independent agents. Learn how the company created an open enterprise with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, reducing hardware and software costs by 50 percent.

25 Jan 2007
Creating Color Contrast Images in The Gimp (tip)
John O'Riordan shows you how to create black and white images with just a few color components for striking images.

23 Jan 2007
Opening a Custom Mail Client from the "Mailto" Option in a Web Page (tip)
D Umesh shares a simple method you can try so your users can open a custom mail client when they click "mailto" in a Web page.

19 Jan 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 is the compelling alternative to Windows Vista (feature)
Learn why it's so smart to choose SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 over Vista.

18 Jan 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Getting around in Large OpenOffice.org 2.0 Documents (tip)
You can easily jump between headings, graphics, sections, or other elements of a large OpenOffice.org document when you use the Navigator. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

18 Jan 2007
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Connect to a VPN Using SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
With the proper information from your system administrator, connecting to a VPN with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is easy. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

16 Jan 2007
Upgrading MonoDevelop to 0.12 (tip)
Peter McCracken shares a workaround for a Unix Transport Error (Bug #78774?) he got while trying to upgrade MonoDevelop.

11 Jan 2007
Need to Run Internet Explorer on Linux? Here's the solution! (feature)
Is your desktop migration to Novell SLED 10 being hampered because users need to access web sites or internal web applications that have Internet Explorer dependencies? Read this heads-up Cool Solution, submitted by our friends at Omni, on how to use a free, Open Source solution to run Internet Explorer on SLED 10.

10 Jan 2007
eDirectory/PAM Authentication to Linux Services (feature)
Here's a step-by-step guide for authenticating users from eDirectory via PAM to services such as VMWare Server, and performing administration tasks using sudo.

10 Jan 2007
Console Monitoring Tools for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (feature)
Andras Dosztal has put together a list of console monitoring tools you can use for finding errors, spotting bottlenecks or just keeping an eye on your server.

10 Jan 2007
Deploying Web Applications to Tomcat (feature)
Brian Higgins shares a tip on how to deploy web applications, in the form of WAR files, to the Tomcat web server.

8 Jan 2007
Linux iManager Plugin Installer (tool)
Quickly install iManager plugins on Linux platform.

5 Jan 2007
Linux Control Tomcat (tool)
Program to control the Tomcat server on Linux machine.

5 Jan 2007
How to Setup and Configure Apache Web Server in SLES 10 (appnote)
Dave Simons explains how to setup and configure the Apache Web server in SLES 10.

4 Jan 2007
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Wins InfoWorld Technology of the Year Award (feature)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 has earned a 2007 InfoWorld Technology of the Year Award, being named 'Best Linux Desktop'. Find out more.

4 Jan 2007
Custom Built RPMs for SUSE Linux Enterprise (tip)
Mike Petersen shares some RPMs he created for SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

4 Jan 2007
Descending into the OpenOffice.org Mine and Emerging Unscathed (feature)
This is the third article in a series about OpenOffice.org. In this article, Kendra Dalin tests its limits by using it to complete common and advanced business tasks to create a community newsletter.

3 Jan 2007
Remove EFL Epoch (tool)
This perl script removes an EFL epoch and its file event list.

2 Jan 2007
How to Reconfigure Your Screen in YaST/SaX2 (tip)
Simon Crute shares a tip on how reconfigure your hardware and software after installation.

2 Jan 2007
How to Change the Global File Association in GNOME on SLED 10 (tip)
If you need to change the global file association for a particular type of file that you use frequently, check out this new TID from Novell Support for instructions on how to change it.

2 Jan 2007
Create and Run ASP.NET Applications on Linux using Mono (feature)
Savia Mendes shows you how to create and run ASP.NET applications on Linux using Mono.

22 Dec 2006
How to Use Novell VPN in Network Manager to Connect to Nortel Contivity Switch (feature)
Chendil Kumar explains how to connect to the Nortel Contivity Switch using the VPN Client integrated with the Network Manager in SLED 10.

21 Dec 2006
Partitioning Your Hard Disk Before Installing SUSE (tip)
Scott Morris shares a solution he provided for a user on how to partition a hard disk before installing SUSE.

21 Dec 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: See the Window List You Want in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
You can organize your SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Window List so what you see on your Workspace is what you get in your Window List. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

21 Dec 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Restart Numbering in OpenOffice.org 2.0 Writer (tip)
Don't hack your way into starting a new list in OpenOffice.org 2.0 Writer. Use the restart numbering feature. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

21 Dec 2006
Solution for Error: The Folder could not be displayed - VFS error: Invalid parameters (tip)
If you're running VMWare workstation on OpenSuse 10.2 and you get the error "The Folder could not be displayed - VFS error: Invalid parameters", here is a solution from Jared Jennings to fix it.

21 Dec 2006
Installing a Dell TrueMobile 1400 Wireless Card on OpenSUSE 10.2 (tip)
Darko Gavrilovic explains how to install a Dell TrueMobile 1400 wireless card on OpenSUSE 10.2.

21 Dec 2006
Lowering Your Costs with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (feature)
Find out how SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop will lower your desktop costs while improving usability, productivity and security in this new Novell Connection article by Ken Baker.

15 Dec 2006
Using the Desktop Version of the MoinMoin Wiki with iFolder (tip)
Joe Pampel shares a cool tip on how to use the desktop version of the MoinMoin wiki with iFolder.

15 Dec 2006
Creating Software RAID Configurations in SLES 10 (appnote)
Dave Simons explains how to create a Software RAID configuration in SLES 10.

14 Dec 2006
XEN: Install SLES 9 SP3 domU on SLES 10 XEN dom0 (feature)
Cameron Seader explains how to install SLES 9 SP3 domU on SLES 10 XEN dom0.

14 Dec 2006
Novell Open Audio: openSUSE 10.2 Overview with Martin Lasarsch (feature)
openSUSE developer Martin Lasarsch gives an overview about what's new in openSUSE 10.2.

14 Dec 2006
Installing Pure-FTPd on SLES 10 (feature)
Dave Simons explains how to install Pure-FTPd on SUSE Linux Enterprise 10.

13 Dec 2006
Using AppArmor to Create Confined Root Shells (tip)
Here's a new TID from Novell Support that explains how to use AppArmor to create roles that operate as restricted shells in Linux.

12 Dec 2006
ImportCertLinux (tool)
Automatically import certificate from eDirectory into local key store for iManager plugins to communicate over SSL.

8 Dec 2006
Mounting a USB Memory Stick (tip)
Scott Morris shares a solution he provided for a user on how to mount a USB stick on a SUSE machine.

8 Dec 2006
Installing nVidia or ATI Proprietary Drivers (tip)
Mike Petersen posted a new article in the Cool Solutions Wiki that explains how to install nVidia or ATI Proprietary Drivers. Read it here.

8 Dec 2006
Remote Monitoring Using Screenshots and Your PDA (tip)
Daniel Bray was migrating a few 100 GBs of data, and didn't want to sit in front of his laptop and watch it copy. So he used his PDA to monitor it remotely.

8 Dec 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Downloading from a Digital Camera in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
To capture your holiday pics, you'll need to set your SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop to recognize your camera and automatically download the photos. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

8 Dec 2006
How to Set Up a Dual Boot with SLED 10 and Windows (tip)
Scott Morris explains how to set up a computer to dual boot SLED 10 and Windows.

8 Dec 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Applying Master Pages from Other Presentations in OpenOffice.org 2.0 Impress (tip)
Need to make your presentation comply to corporate style, but don't have the template for OpenOffice.org 2.0 Impress? Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how to apply master pages from another correctly formatted presentation into yours.

7 Dec 2006
Using YaST Profile Manager on Your Laptop (tip)
Simon Crute explains how to use the YaST Profile Manager to create different profiles of your system configuration on your laptop when you use a docking station.

6 Dec 2006
Upgrading to Java 1.5.x in SLED 10 (tip)
Peter McCrackan shares instructions on how to upgrade to the latest version of Java.

4 Dec 2006
Make SUSE DVDs (tool)
Make DVDs from SUSE ISOs.

1 Dec 2006
Special Holiday Drawing Winner! (feature)
Congratulations to Gary Childers - the lucky winner of the iPod nano RED special edition!

30 Nov 2006
Novell Open Audio: Open Enterprise Server: Listener Questions about Linux (feature)
Product manager Jason Williams answers questions from the Open Audio listener community. He also explains the differences between SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) and Open Enterprise Server (OES).

22 Nov 2006
Simple Firewall Configuration Using NetFilter/iptables (feature)
Here's a new cool solution by David Mair that walks you through the creation of a simple iptables firewall explaining how it works along the way.

22 Nov 2006
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Hardware (tip)
If you've tackled some tough hardware issues with SLED 10, check out this new article Mike Petersen recently posted in the Cool Solutions Wiki for solutions.

22 Nov 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Linking to Documents in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
Want the convenience of getting to a file on the desktop, without having to store it there? This BrainStorm Cool Tip tells you how you can link any file type to any directory in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10.

22 Nov 2006
Which Linux Desktop Packs The Most Punch? (feature)
The CRN Test Center recently compared 3 commercial distributions of Linux. For system builders, Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 has a leg up for its installation, networking features and support. Read the article here.

21 Nov 2006
How to Setup Novell Client for Linux Single Sign-On (tip)
Here's a new TID from Novell Support that explains how to configure a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop to perform local authentication to Linux and authentication through the Novell Client for Linux to eDirectory in a single step.

21 Nov 2006
How to Setup Novell Linux User Management on SLED 10 (tip)
This new TID from Novell Support provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup LUM on SLED 10.0.

21 Nov 2006
Using Symantec Backup Exec for NetWare on SLED 10 (tip)
Gilles de Bellabre shares a quick tip on how to make Symantec Backup Exec for NetWare executable on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10.

20 Nov 2006
Success Story: The Susquehanna International Group of Companies (feature)
Learn how the Susquehanna International Group of Companies dramatically increased system performance, and allowed a hardware switch that reduced costs by about 75 percent by moving to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

16 Nov 2006
Novell Open Audio: SLE10: System Scaling at the Kernel Level (feature)
Kernel gurus Kurt Garloff and Hannes Reinecke share some of the work that they have been involved in regarding scaling features in the Linux kernel for SUSE Linux Enterprise 10.

16 Nov 2006
Installing HP Web Jetadmin on SLES 10 (tip)
David Benjamin shares a tip on how to install HP Web Jetadmin on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

16 Nov 2006
Installation of Centre on SLES 10 (feature)
James Tremblay shares instructions on how to install Centre on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

16 Nov 2006
SSH Option VerifyHostKeyDNS (tip)
Every time a new SSH connection is established, the software asks for the fingerprint of the public key from the server. Arndt Stajta explains how to automate the process.

10 Nov 2006
NSS Volume lister for Linux (tool)
List all NSS Volumes on an OES Linux Server.

10 Nov 2006
How to install Flash Player 9 on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
Flash Player version 9 was released as a beta for Linux. Since then it appears that there has been an increase in the sites running flash 8.x or higher. Here's a new TID from Novell Support that provides an interim solution until the Flash Player is released publicly and then in turn built for the SLED platform.

9 Nov 2006
NSS Pool lister for Linux (tool)
List all NSS Pools on an OES Linux Server.

9 Nov 2006
Novell Open Audio: What Happened to iFolder? (feature)
Product manager Jason Williams talks about iFolder 3.6. Then, Dave Mair returns to tell us the latest news from Support, including a cool tip on how to use tunnel X over SSH.

9 Nov 2006
Improving Internet Access Speed on Multiplied SLED 10 Systems (feature)
Multiplied SLED 10 customers are saving 80-90% on their desktop deployment costs compared to stand-alone Microsoft desktops. Read this article to learn how to enhance users' Internet access speed when deploying Multiplied SLED 10 systems.

9 Nov 2006
Checking the Log File for Invalid SSH Connection Attempts (tip)
If you have an open SSH connection, you will notice that a lot of people will try to log into your system. Houghi shares some tips on how to check the log file for invalid connection attempts and how to make sure your system is safe.

9 Nov 2006
How to Automatically Update Your System Time (tip)
Richard Holder explains how to automatically update your system time using the Network Time Protocol (NTP).

9 Nov 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Going Wireless with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
With built-in wireless network functionality, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 makes it easy to connect to a wireless network. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to get you started.

9 Nov 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Changing Headers and Footers in OpenOffice.org 2.0 Calc (tip)
When you're ready to print your OpenOffice.org Calc spreadsheet, you may notice a header you don't remember defining. You can define this header and customize it so it includes what you want by following this Cool Tip from BrainStorm, Inc.

9 Nov 2006
OpenOffice.org Writer (feature)
This is the second article in a series about OpenOffice.org. In this article, Kendra Dalin shares her first impressions of OpenOffice.org Writer, the suite's word processor.

9 Nov 2006
Migrating from CVS to Subversion (tip)
Savia Mendes explains how to import your CVS repository with all associated history into Subversion.

8 Nov 2006
Novell Open Audio: Special Report: CEO Ron Hovsepian on Novell & Microsoft (feature)
After announcing the establishment of an agreement between Novell and Microsoft, Novell CEO Ron Hovsepian and Novell General Counsel Joe LaSala respond to some questions from Novell's customers and the free software community.

7 Nov 2006
Setting up SSL Communications on GroupWise Messenger Server on SLES 10 (tip)
Dave Cushing shares his solution on how to set up GroupWise Messenger agents on a Linux server.

2 Nov 2006
Centralized Syslogging with Syslog-NG on SUSE Linux (feature)
Scott Flowers explains how to configure a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server or Open Enterprise Linux server to act as a simple centralized loghost, and how to configure SLES servers and desktops to log system messages to that host over the network.

2 Nov 2006
Using Amanda to Backup Your Linux Server (feature)
Brian Higgins explains how to configure and use Amanda (Advanced Maryland Automatic Network Disk Archiver) to backup a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

2 Nov 2006
This Week in Novell Open Audio: SLE10: Technical Training & Learning (feature)
Ted and Erin investigate some training options for using and administering SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 systems.

2 Nov 2006
Linux Automation Framework (feature)
Yatin Manerker shares some scripts that can be used to start a test on a Linux server without needing an agent running on the server.

1 Nov 2006
Novell & Microsoft: What Do You Think? (tip)
Learn more about the landmark announcement from Novell and Microsoft.

26 Oct 2006
White-Box PC Makers Pre-Install Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (feature)
Novell announced it has signed agreements with four white-box PC manufacturers who will globally distribute PCs pre-loaded with SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 from Novell. Find out more.

26 Oct 2006
OpenOffice.org: One Suite Alternative (feature)
This is the first article in a series designed to show you why the OpenOffice suite might be worth considering. OpenOffice.org is the leading open source competitor to Microsoft Office and other proprietary suites.

26 Oct 2006
SLED 10 Deployment Tips (feature)
Mike Petersen recently posted several guides in the Cool Solutions Wiki that provide tips and tricks on how to easily deploy SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. Read them here.

26 Oct 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Placing Columns in the Middle of a Page in OpenOffice.org 2.0 Writer (tip)
Some documents, such as newsletters, might need column formatting on only one section of the page. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

26 Oct 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Nautilus Shortcut Keys (tip)
The ALT key can add some easy file navigation tricks in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. To learn what ALT can do in the Nautilus file browser, check out this tip from BrainStorm, Inc.

25 Oct 2006
Configuring Dual Boot (SUSE Linux, Windows) Systems (tip)
After installing Windows on a SUSE Linux machine, the MBR will be overwritten and the GRUB screen will not be displayed on booting the system. This article by Chandan R. explains how to rescue the system and configure dual boot in SUSE Linux 10.1.

24 Oct 2006
SSLBridge: Samba Web Application (tool)
Open Source Samba Web-Based Interface.

23 Oct 2006
SUSE Linux Wallpaper (tool)
Linux scores!

23 Oct 2006
Bash - Making use of your .bashrc file (tool)
A sample .bashrc file.

18 Oct 2006
Novell Delivers Integrated Stack for SUSE Linux Enterprise Built with Mixed Source Software and Systems from IBM (feature)
Novell announced the global availability of the Integrated Stack for SUSE Linux Enterprise, a software bundle that combines SUSE Linux Enterprise Server from Novell with a mixture of open and private source software from IBM, tailored for IBM* systems. Get the details here.

18 Oct 2006
Beige Paper: Implementing Oracle* 11i Applications on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (feature)
Novell recently completed its upgrade from Oracle* 11.02 to Oracle 11i. Read this new Novell IS&T beige paper and learn how we did it.

18 Oct 2006
This week in Novell Open Audio: Listener Survey Results and News from Support (feature)
Ted and Erin announce the winners and review the results from the Novell Open Audio semi-annual listener feedback survey, and explain how they are using the feedback to adapt the show. Plus, Randy Goddard and Dave Mair are back for News from Support.

18 Oct 2006
Why Doesn't Linux Need Defragmenting? (tip)
Dominic Mendes found a great explanation about why Linux doesn't need defragmenting and wanted to share it the Cool Solutions community.

18 Oct 2006
Find out how many actual processors are on your server (tip)
Saurabh Garg shares a tip that will help you find out many actual (physical) processors are on your server.

17 Oct 2006
AJAX Target Tracking and Animated Replay (tool)
Open Source application for adding targets and tracking the history and size of target area.

17 Oct 2006
BET - The Bash Enhancement Tool (tool)
Enhance your experience with the bash shell.

12 Oct 2006
Using Remote Console with SLED 10 (tip)
When ConsoleOne 136e is installed on SLED 10 it doesn't include the Remote console utility as an option in the attributes menu of a server object. James Tremblay shares a tip on how to add it.

12 Oct 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Configuring Dual Monitors in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (tip)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 supports dual monitors. To learn how to configure this multiple display and give yourself a little more room, check out this week's BrainStorm Cool Tip.

12 Oct 2006
Setting Up Thin Clients (LTSP) on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (feature)
James Tremblay explains how his school district cut costs on the desktop by using older PC's and\or purchasing lower cost thin-clients that can leverage the flexibility and usability of the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop environment configured with LTSP.

12 Oct 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Suppressing the First Page Number in OpenOffice.org 2.0 Writer (tip)
Creating cover pages or other sections of your document that are not numbered or are numbered differently is easy in OpenOffice.org Writer. All you need to do is apply page styles. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to show you how.

12 Oct 2006
We Have Opened the Box (feature)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 delivers on the promise of enhanced usability, integrated search, stunning new graphical effects, a comprehensive office productivity environment and more–all without having to upgrade your hardware. Learn more about SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 in this Novell Connection article by Nathan Conger.

11 Oct 2006
Build and install Banshee on SUSE Linux 10.1 (tip)
Magnus Hoglund shares a tip on how to build and install Banshee on SUSE Linux 10.1.

11 Oct 2006
How to Enable File Sharing on SLED 10 (tip)
Here's a new TID from Novell Support that shows you how to enable user level sharing on SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10.

10 Oct 2006
Bash Batch Image Processing Script (tool)
Manipulate entire directories of images all at once.

6 Oct 2006
How to Install and Setup Munin on SLES 10 (feature)
David Mair explains how to install Munin on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. Munin is a Linux host monitoring application that lets you look inside your systems and see how they change over time. You can spot trends and hot-spots at a glance.

4 Oct 2006
Seamless Authentication with the Squid Proxy (feature)
Proxy authentication with the Client Trust key is seamless - why not have seamless authentication with Squid, too? Simon Tideswell shows us how in this detailed article ...

2 Oct 2006
SLES9: Apply Security Patches without New Kernel Patches Being Applied (tip)
Updated: If you have a need in your environment to apply Security updates without having a new Kernel being applied, then the following should help you accomplish this goal.

28 Sep 2006
Delegating simple ZENworks imaging tasks using 'export IMGCMD' (feature)
Andrew Grant details how to edit the ZENworks ISO file, both in Linux and in Windows, in such a way that you can create specialized ZENworks CDs for your tech staff to use when imaging workstations. This is useful for things like reimaging after lectures, in labs, etc.

28 Sep 2006
SUSE 10.1 / SLED 10 ATI Proprietary Linux Display Driver Installation Instructions (feature)
Jim Gravelle shares step-by-step instructions on how to install a ATI Linux display driver.

28 Sep 2006
Novell Open Audio: SLE10: Going Mobile (a.k.a. "the Nuremberg Beer Garden Edition") (feature)
Timo Hoenig and Holger Macht talk about how SUSE's "Team Mobile" is continually making improvements in using Linux on laptops and connecting mobile devices to Linux systems.

28 Sep 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Cropping Graphics in OpenOffice.org 2.0 Writer (tip)
You don't need a separate graphics program to crop the images you place in your OpenOffice.org 2.0 Writer documents. Here's a tip from BrainStorm, Inc. that shows how to crop them directly in your document.

28 Sep 2006
Using a USB Device with iFolder 3 and SLED 10 (tip)
Mike Brady shares a cool tip on how to convert a folder on a USB drive to an iFolder, and then synchronize it with the iFolder server.

28 Sep 2006
"Multiplied" Linux Desktop Migration Strategy for SLED 10 and openSUSE 10.1 (feature)
With the excitement surrounding the launch of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 and openSUSE 10.1, it is clear that Novell has a winner with its new desktop strategy. With the Linux Desktop Multiplier, you can take the SLED 10 value proposition one step further. Learn how the "Multiplied" SLED 10 strategy is enabling organisations to migrate up to 10 users to each of their SLED 10 or openSUSE 10.1 computers.

28 Sep 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Adding SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Panels (tip)
Is the bottom panel not quite big enough for all the applications and applets that you want to add? In SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, you can add another panel. Here's a tip from BrainStorm Inc. that tells you how.

27 Sep 2006
Meld (tool)
Diff and merge tool.

26 Sep 2006
Parser to toptool logs (tool)
Generate graphs and reports from the toptool logs.

26 Sep 2006
LSENDMAG - Wake On LAN - (SUSE Linux) (tool)
Remotely turn on workstations and servers.

22 Sep 2006
Pconsole and KDE (tip)
If like most SUSE users, and you are a long time KDE user, you will be happy to know that pconsole has been integrated into the KDE console now. Kyaw Than shares a tip on how to use it.

22 Sep 2006
Novell Open Audio: SLE10: Data Center Technology Foundation (feature)
Markus Kraft and Hannes Reineke explain technologies that form a foundation for data center Linux, and they provide a cool tip for how you can set up a miniature data center demo using an iPod!

22 Sep 2006
Migrating User Storage from Windows NTFS to Linux and AD to a Samba Domain (appnote)
Michel Bluteau explains how user storage (home directories) and shared storage is moved or migrated from Windows NTFS to a SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Samba server.

22 Sep 2006
NCPMNTSH v1.2 - A Linux Script to Map to a NetWare Server (feature)
Tay Kratzer has released a new version of NCPMNTSH. NCPMNTSH is a script that makes mapping a SLES or OES/Linux server to a NetWare server much easier. Get all the details here.

22 Sep 2006
Novell South Africa Deploys 2,205 SUSE Linux Desktops in 105 Schools with Linux Desktop Multiplier (feature)
South Africa's North West Province is taking a leadership role in helping their students cross the digital divide. They were looking for the best way to deploy 2,205 desktop computers in 105 of their schools' computer labs. The solution * Novell's SUSE Linux Desktop operating system with the Linux Desktop Multiplier.

22 Sep 2006
Setting Up a Local Update Server for SLE 10 (tip)
Here's a new TID from Novell Support that shows you how to configure a local update service for SLE 10 packages that will lower bandwidth usage and perform updates faster.

20 Sep 2006
Preview - Installing Oracle 10g R2 Database on SLES 10 (appnote)
Michel Bluteau shows you how to install a Oracle 10g R2 Database (Enterprise Edition) on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

14 Sep 2006
Novell Open Audio: Linux Clients in Active Directory and News from Support (feature)
Lars Mueller explains the new capabilities that he and the Guenther Deschner team have been working on, allowing SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 to integrate into an Active Directory environment.

14 Sep 2006
Single Sign-On in the box with SLED10: CASA (feature)
Michel Bluteau gives a great overview of CASA, which stands for Common Authentication Service Adapter. For those who have been using Novell Single Sign-On or Securelogin in the past, CASA offers similar functionalities, including the capability to Single Sign-On users to Desktop applications and Web sites, and also to interact with a directory for storing and retrieving secrets.

14 Sep 2006
Share Your PXE Boot Menus (feature)
Download additional PXE Boot menus and share your own creative PXE Boot menus here. We'll send you a t-shirt for your contribution!

14 Sep 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Vertically Centering a Page in OpenOffice.org Writer (tip)
Perplexed by the lack of a "vertical centering" command in OpenOffice.org Writer? While the OpenOffice.org developers work on this, here's a tip you can use to vertically center the contents of a page.

14 Sep 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Changing SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Power Settings (tip)
Whether you've installed SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 on a desktop or laptop, you'll need to make sure the power settings are optimized for how you use your computer. Check out this tip from BrainStorm, Inc. to find out how to change those settings.

14 Sep 2006
Adding a Menu Item to the Application Menu (tip)
If you installed a new application to SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 that did not use "Install Software", it is not added to the Application Menu. Check out this tip from Richard Holder on how to add a new menu item to the Application Menu.

14 Sep 2006
University Deploys Moodle On-line Course Management on "Multiplied" SLED 10 System (feature)
Read about how the Popular Autonomous University of the State of Puebla saved over 80% on the cost of deploying their on-line course management and e-learning software using a "Multiplied" SLED 10 strategy.

14 Sep 2006
OpenOffice.org 2.0 Quick Start Cards Now Available (feature)
Heads Up: BrainStorm, Inc., the Novell-Authorized End-User Training Partner, is pleased to announce that the OpenOffice.org 2.0 Quick Start Cards are now available. Find out how to get your copies here.

14 Sep 2006
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Quick Start Card Now Available (feature)
Heads Up: BrainStorm, Inc., the Novell-Authorized End-User Training Partner, is pleased to announce that the SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Quick Start Card is now available. Find out how to get your copy here.

13 Sep 2006
Using sudo with LUM-enabled eDirectory Users (tip)
Here's a tip from Marc Bitner that gives you the benefits of sudo with eDirectory users.

11 Sep 2006
(B)(A)sh (P)honebook (S)cript (tool)
Quick bash phonebook.

11 Sep 2006
Bash - Floating Point Math at the Shell (tool)
Your bash shell can be your calculator.

8 Sep 2006
Automatically Mount USB Hard Drives (tip)
Christian Prause explains how to set a fixed mount point for USB hard drives and then automatically have them mounted when plugged in.

8 Sep 2006
BBIPS - Command Line Utilities (tool)
Bash scripts to manipulate entire directories of images.

7 Sep 2006
This week in Novell Open Audio: SLE10 - Multiple Hardware Platforms (feature)
Listen to Chris Cooper from partner developer services discuss his involvement helping Novell partners get their hardware and software ready for SUSE Linux Enterprise 10. Then, Technical Project Managers Bodo Bauer and Ihno Krumreich explain the processes to enable SUSE Linux Enterprise Server on many different hardware platforms.

7 Sep 2006
How To Configure Bonding on SLES (tip)
If you want to combine several physical network cards into a virtual one, check out this TID from Novell Support.

7 Sep 2006
Multi-level, Colorful and "Jazzy" PXE Boot Menus Made Easy (appnote)
Being bent on making the PXE boot menu "pretty", and easy to modify, Bryan Keadle came up with a "PXE development environment" that lets you easily, and *QUICKLY* develop the PXE boot menu. Contained in the downloadable package with this article are a couple tools to make building your PXE menu an easy few steps. Enjoy!

6 Sep 2006
XEN3 domU Clone Utility (tool)
Allows users to easily clone XEN domU's.

30 Aug 2006
Setting Up a SUSE PXE Installation Server in an Existing NetWare Environment (feature)
Bryan Keadle has provided some instructions for getting a working PXE-based installation server for your SUSE deployments in your existing NetWare environment.

30 Aug 2006
Designing a Clustering Solution for Linux and NetWare with Novell Cluster Services (feature)
Informit.com has published a sample chapter from the book Novell Cluster Services for Linux and NetWare by Rob Bastiaansen and Sander van Vugt. The chapter is titled Designing a Clustering Solution for Linux and NetWare with Novell Cluster Services. It provides you with all the functional and technical details you need to design your clustering solution.

30 Aug 2006
How to Setup a Slide Show to Rotate Backgrounds (tip)
Simon Crute shows you how to setup a slide show to rotate backgrounds in GNOME.

30 Aug 2006
Cool Blog: How to Create Application Screenshots with Compiz (feature)
Ted Haeger recently posted an entry in his blog about how to create screenshots from SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 while running Desktop Effects. Read it here.

30 Aug 2006
University of New Mexico Pilots Multiplied SLED 10 Desktops in Computer Lab (feature)
Have your heard about the Muliplied SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Strategy? Read this article about how the Desktop Multiplier is being used by the University of New Mexico to multiply existing desktops and provide wider access to SLED 10 in their computer labs. The Desktop Multiplier allows up to 10 users to connect to a single SLED 10 computer. Find out more.

30 Aug 2006
Novell Open Audio: Robert Love and News from Support (feature)
Robert Love returns to Novell Open Audio and he's got a new job! Randy Goddard and Dave Mair are back and up to their usual geek antics in News from Support.

29 Aug 2006
Novell Wins Top Channel Award for Open Platform Solutions (feature)
Novell Open Enterprise Server and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server have swept the top spots for server operating systems in the Annual Report Card (ARC), a prestigious ranking by VARBusiness that identifies the top technologies among the solution provider channel. Read about it here.

25 Aug 2006
Getting All the Benefits of your SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Eval Software (tip)
Here is a roadmap to getting free SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Eval software plus all the benefits that Novell offers with the test drive.

24 Aug 2006
SLES 10 Tip: Clustering Shorewall (tip)
Paul Gear shares a solution for implementing a cluster that load-balances ADSL connections to provide increased speed and reliability of Internet access.

24 Aug 2006
SLES 10 Tip: SLES 10 and VMWare Server 1.0 (tip)
Adam Robinson shares his experience with SLES 10 and VMware Server 1.0.

21 Aug 2006
OOo Label Templates (tool)
OpenOffice.org templates for making labels with OOo Writer for Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, Solaris, and FreeBSD.

21 Aug 2006
You Talk, Novell Listens: Progress Report on Customer Suggested Improvements (tip)
Check out this report that explains how Novell has implemented many changes suggested by customers.

17 Aug 2006
Installing OES Linux as a Xen Guest on SLES10 (feature)
Glen Davis explains how to install Open Enterprise Server Linux SP2 as a Fully-Virtualized Xen VM Guest on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10.

17 Aug 2006
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop Named 'Best of Show' at LinuxWorld (feature)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 was named 'Best of Show' at the LinuxWorld Conference & Expo in San Francisco this week. Get the details here!

17 Aug 2006
This week in Novell Open Audio: LinuxWorld (feature)
Listen to interviews with Nat Friedman and Jeremy Allison recorded at LinuxWorld.

17 Aug 2006
Getting the SLES / SLED 10 Software Updater to work if you use a Proxy Server (feature)
Hicham Mourad explains how to configure the Novell Customer Center and the Software Updater to work on your SUSE Linux Enterprise Server or Desktop if you use a proxy server.

17 Aug 2006
BrainStorm Cool Tip: Configuring Multiple SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 Workspaces (tip)
Want to know how to configure and use that cool 3D cube to increase your usable workspace? Make sure your 3D graphics card is working and read this tip from BrainStorm, Inc.

17 Aug 2006
How to Automatically Set the Hostname of a Workstation to the Machine's Serial Number (tip)
If you are rolling out SLED 10 within your company and want to have a naming standard for all of your workstations, take a look at this tip by Ryan McCain. He shows you how to set the hostnames to the serial numbers of the machines.

17 Aug 2006
lmount (tool)
Mount CDs/DVDs which are only known by the label.

17 Aug 2006
Configuring XGL when using the KDE Desktop with SLED 10 (tip)
Hicham Mourad shares some easy instructions on how to enable Desktop Effects if you are using the KDE desktop.

17 Aug 2006
New York School Districts Select Linux Desktops from Novell to Improve Student Access to Technology (feature)
Students in upstate New York have moved one step closer to having a computer at every desk thanks to a pilot program using Linux desktops from Novell on Intel-based computers. Read the press release here.

15 Aug 2006
GroupWise Support for SUSE Linux Enterprise 10; Entitlement Offer Extended (feature)
Novell is pleased to announce GroupWise support for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10 and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED) 10. Get the details here ...

11 Aug 2006
Dead-Gateway Detection (feature)
Randy Goddard shares a solution which can be used to allow enterprise servers a certain level of IP dead-gateway detection and modify their routing tables accordingly.

11 Aug 2006
How to Run NetStorage Within a Virtual Host in SLES (feature)
Jeff Atchison provides instructions on how to run NetStorage within a Virtual Host on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.

11 Aug 2006
SUSE Linux Enterprise Technical Library (feature)
If you're looking for more information about SUSE Linux Enterprise 10, check out the SUSE Linux Enterprise library for the latest technical white papers.

11 Aug 2006
Building a SAN Storage Device Using iSCSI on SUSE Linux - Part 1 (feature)
Wouter Rusman explains how to build a SAN storage device using iSCSI on SUSE Linux. Part 1 shows you how to configure the iSCSI target on your Linux box.

11 Aug 2006
Building a SAN Storage Device Using iSCSI on SUSE Linux - Part 1 (feature)
Wouter Rusman explains how to build a SAN storage device using iSCSI on SUSE Linux. Part 1 show