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| Availability of Beta, Trial and Evaluation Versions of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for S/390 and zSeries | ||||
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04/15/2002 — In the past SUSE granted to enterprise customers access to the latest SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) versions. SUSE extends this successful marketing program and is therefore pleased to announce the availability of beta versions, trial versions and evaluation versions of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for S/390 and zSeries. Beta versionsAt its sole discretion, SUSE makes available beta versions of SLES from its FTP server. Please check for the desired version you want to download. SUSE accepts no liability for beta versions. There is no implicit maintenance or support associated with beta versions of SLES. You accept the full risk for quality and performance of the beta version. SUSE welcomes your feedback under suse-s390-feedback@suse.de. Beta version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for S/390 and zSeries: ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/s390/sles7-beta/31-bit/cd1/ Beta version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for zSeries: ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/s390/sles7-beta/64-bit/cd1/ Trial versionsTrial versions are based on the GA version of the current SLES versions. Under a special agreement you may use SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for S/390 and zSeries for sixty (60) calendar days for testing purposes (e.g. proof of concept). Installation support is not included in the trial version. After the 60-days trial period you might decide to purchase the full product, or you return the software back to SuSE. Evaluation versionsThe evaluation version is also based on the GA version of the current SLES version. Under a special agreement you may order it for USD 500,-. The registration code is valid for six (6) months. During this period you receive fixes and patches as if you had purchased the full product for your production. After evaluation you might decide to purchase the full product, or you return the software back to SuSE. About SuSESUSE Linux AG is one of the world's leading providers of complete solutions based on the Open Source operating system Linux. For business use, SUSE offers the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES). SUSE Linux Enterprise Server represents the latest link in Enterprise Server's comprehensive support of IBM eServer. Thus, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server guarantees support of complex IT infrastructures incorporating various hardware architectures ranging from small and midsize servers to mainframes. For the first time, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server meets high-profile 64-bit enterprise-level requirements, thus enabling productive utilization on all IBM eServer. In connection with the included SUSE maintenance and support services, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server constitutes a secure, flexible, scalable, and reliable launchpad allowing the use of SUSE Linux for mission-critical applications anywhere in the world. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server comes with an unprecedented full-service offer of a matchless quality. Release cycles of one year guarantee planning security. Combined with the ongoing system development and integrated maintenance of the respective release for a period adapted to customer needs, SUSE ensures investment security and stabilizes the dynamics of the Linux world, thus meeting the IT requirements of medium-scale businesses as well as large-scale enterprise computing. The integrated maintenance makes sure SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is always in an up-to-date, stable, and tested state. Within the scope of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Maintenance, SUSE delivers all required patches, fixes and updates in a tested, quality-assured, and well-documented state for a period of at least two years. This makes sure the operating system basis SUSE Linux is always as secure and powerful as on the day it was first installed. Press Contact: |
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