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The leading alternative to Microsoft Windows

Introducing SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11

  • Saves money
  • Interoperates with Windows
  • Easy to use
  • Secure and flexible

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Features & Benefits

Cost-effective
Slash your desktop costs. Tired of paying high prices for Windows? Then switch to a Linux desktop. SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop can cost up to 90% less than Windows and Office, making this Linux desktop more than pay for itself. Change the way you think about your desktop platform and lower your costs today. More +
Interoperable with Windows
Seamlessly work with your existing IT. Your operating systems don't have to be at war. Choose the Linux desktop that plays best with your current IT environment. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop supports leading multimedia file formats and thousands of plug-and-play devices. It also integrates with Microsoft Active Directory and connects to Novell GroupWise and Microsoft Exchange. More +
Complete office suite
Why pay for Microsoft Office? If you're paying anything at all for office applications, you're paying too much. Get the best Linux desktop available today, that includes all office productivity tools for free. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop ships with OpenOffice.org Novell Edition, a full office productivity suite with powerful word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing and database applications. OpenOffice.org Novell Edition is also compatible with Microsoft Office files, so you won't miss a beat. More +
Dozens of bundled applications
Get more bang for your buck. Want a web browser? Check. Want e-mail and calendaring? Check. Want instant messaging, multimedia, and dozens of other essential applications? Check, check, check. So get the Linux desktop that comes bundled with dozens of leading applications—all at no extra cost. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is the market's leading all-in-one desktop solution. More +
Market-leading usability
Experience some real desktop eye candy. This is a Linux desktop you will clamor to use. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop delivers a high-sizzle desktop experience through an award-winning graphical user interface, integrated search and accessibility capabilities, and powerful 3D graphical effects. Give your users the very best. A Linux desktop, available in a host of languages, that gives you a dramatically new way to be productive. More +
Bullet-proof security
Protect and secure your data. Protect your desktop from harmful virus attacks, malware, and other security threats. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop comes with AppArmor®, a ground-breaking security technology that creates a firewall around each application you use. This Linux desktop also comes with other features like an integrated VPN and antivirus tools so you can deliver bullet-proof security in your enterprise. More +
Green IT friendly
Reduce, reuse, recycle. In today's tough economic times, going green is key. This Linux desktop has new and improved features for smart power management. Its lower system requirements, compared to Windows, let you reuse existing hardware instead of buying new machines. Finally, you can now go green by deploying SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop as a virtual desktop from the data center or cloud, without sacrificing quality or performance. More +
Easy to manage
Reduce headaches. No more interruptions for your users whenever you need to patch your Linux desktops. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop includes a suite of tools that make it easy to install, configure, and maintain your Linux desktop. You can also use ZENworks™ Linux Management to centrally manage and update your desktops. More +
Preloaded by partners
Use it and get it for a range of scenarios. This is the best Linux desktop for customization—you can customize across a wide range of scenarios, from thick clients to thin clients. Even better, it comes preloaded on lots of desktops, notebooks, netbooks, nettops, and thin clients from our partners (like HP, Dell, Lenovo, Wyse, and Micro-Star International). Pull it out of the box and get right to work. More +
Enterprise supported
Get peace of mind for your business. Getting an active subscription to SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop means we've got you covered. You get maintenance updates, bug fixes, and security patches. You get e-mail and telephone support from our award-winning technical services organization. You get technology assurance and product upgrades at no additional charge. And most importantly, you get peace of mind. More +

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