SUSE Linux is now available in 2 targeted versions - one for the home office and new user and one for advanced users, appropriate for server implementations.
Nuremberg, Germany and Oakland, CA 07/31/2000
SUSE Linux AG, the international
technology leader and solution provider in open source operating system (OS)
software, offers their new release, SUSE Linux 7.0, in two targeted
versions. SUSE Linux 7.0 Personal is tailored to the requirements
of Linux newcomers and desktop users. SUSE Linux 7.0 Professional is appropriate for use as a server operating
system. Both versions will be available at the end of August.
With SUSE Linux 7.0 Personal, SUSE targets Linux newcomers and home users
who want to become acquainted with the advantages of free Unix clones on a
desktop computer. Three CD-ROMs provide the core operating system and
multiple applications, from the fields of games, multimedia, imaging and
Internet, frequently used in the home and office. SUSE Linux 7.0 Personal
comes with StarOffice 5.2, a complete office package, that includes word
processing, spreadsheets and a presentation application. Due to a revised
import and export filter, smooth data exchange is possible with other office
applications.
With the YaST2
setup tool, installation is simple thanks to extended hardware recognition. Peripheral devices, such
as sound cards and printers, as well as Internet access configuration via modem
and ISDN, can be carried out with a few simple keystrokes.
Three entry-level manuals make the newcomer familiar with the new system.
The fully illustrated Quick Install Manual explains the installation process
step by step with numerous screenshots. Using the new Configuration Manual,
the user learns how to integrate printers, scanners, CD burners, graphic,
sound and TV cards, as well as how to customize the KDE
desktop (K Desktop Environment). The Applications manual gives an overview of the most
important functions of the desktop applications included in SUSE Linux, such as
StarOffice, Netscape Navigator, Gimp, Acrobat Reader and Midnight Commander.
60 days installation support are included in the purchase price of the
SUSE Linux 7.0 Personal. In addition to e-mail and fax, users can access SuSE
experts by phone.
SUSE Linux 7.0 Professional provides IT
professionals with a comprehensive collection of more than 1500 updated
Linux tools and software packages. The software is provided in two formats, a six CD-ROM set and on one DVD, so users have a choice of installation media.
The DVD also includes extra software.
Users can implement Intranet and Internet solutions as well as connect and secure heterogeneous networks. The kit includes all the tools to enable
Web, proxy, mail and news servers under Linux. SUSE Linux 7.0 Professional,
proven as a file and print server, is also an ideal server system for very large
and complex database applications due to enhanced raw device support and
4 GB main memory addressing. The optimized support for fully automated
installation and SUSE new ALICE (Automatic Linux Installation and
Configuration Environment) tool allows rational configuration management
for computer networks. Three entry-level manuals plus the SUSE Linux manual
provide 1000 pages of up-to-date, firsthand Linux expertise on special subjects
such as network configuration and security.
The Professional version includes 90 days of support from SUSE professionals by phone, fax, and email.
Both versions of SUSE Linux 7.0 will be available at the end of August
directly from the manufacturer, as well as from book and computer stores.
The recommended retail price of SUSE Linux 7.0 Personal is $39.95.
SUSE Linux 7.0 Professional is $69.95.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. is a leading provider of information solutions that deliver secure identity management (Novell® Nsure™), Web application development (Novell exteNd™) and cross-platform networking services (Novell Nterprise™), all supported by strategic consulting and professional services (Novell NgageSM). Active in the open source community with its Ximian and SUSE Linux brands, Novell is firmly committed to open source and offers comprehensive Linux products and services for the enterprise, from the desktop to the server. Novell's vision of one Net - a world without information boundaries - helps customers realize the value of their information securely and economically. For more information, call Novell's Customer Response Center at (888) 321-4CRC (4272) or visit http://www.novell.com. Press should visit http://www.novell.com/pressroom.
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