Today, SUSE Linux, the international technology leader and solutions provider in Open Source operating system, announced the new SUSE Linux Knowledge Portal, offering extensive first-hand information about Linux. The new Internet service, available February 7, can be accessed on the Web at http://portal.suse.de, http://portal.suse.co.uk and www.novell.com/linux/suse/portal/.

Oakland, California — 02/07/01 — With a wide range of topics, from application descriptions to firewall implementation or installing high availability solutions, the Portal provides useful information to Linux desktop newcomers as well as experienced system administrators.

"Info channels" highlight reports on Linux and Open Source from different news providers. Personal preferences, such as theme and news delivery, are determined and saved by the user and allow a unique viewing experience.

The full text search engine finds any keyword in a vast array of articles. The editorial desk welcomes suggestions regarding subjects users would like to read about. Articles can also be submitted for publication.

The SUSE Linux Knowledge Portal addresses company independent Linux issues and is a perfect complement to SUSE up-to-date Support Database and the unique Component Database.

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