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Novell and SUSE Linux: solid basis for Linux and Linux-based services
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11/04/2003 — Dear SUSE Linux customers and partners,

Today we announced that Novell would be acquiring SUSE Linux.

We believe the alliance between these two companies gives you a single, proven partner with a unique quality: demonstrated expertise in both enterprise software and Linux solutions and services. Together, we will offer a full range of open source solutions -- from servers to the desktop to services, support and maintenance - with industry-leading security, networking, collaboration and management tools.

Now we can offer you Novell's world class technical support, training and consulting services around Linux deployments -- making it easier than ever to deploy Linux in mission-critical situations by providing the reliability, security, scalability and support Novell and SUSE Linux are both known for.

Novell's worldwide presence, the loyalty and competence of their certified Novell engineers and partners, combined with our unique Linux know-how and our advanced Linux technologies, will provide you with a solid basis for a long-term strategic partnership around Linux and Linux-based services. Together, Novell and SUSE Linux will deliver enterprise-ready software and services that harness the innovation, speed-to-market and independence of the open source community - while giving you the security and reliability you need for you mission-critical applications.

Novell and SUSE Linux will hold a press conference today at 11 a.m. EST (5 p.m. CET) to discuss the deal in greater detail. The conference can be heard live at http://www.novell.com/webcast.

We look forward to continuing our successful partnership together!

Kind regards,

Richard Seibt
CEO SUSE Linux

Press Contact:
Jasmin Ul-Haque
Novell, Inc
Phone: +44 (0)1344 326-900
E-mail: juh@novell.com

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