SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop: Tech Specs

Intuitive User Interface

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop was carefully developed using a "Design First" methodology. Novell engineers conducted hundreds of usability tests and shot almost 1500 hours of usability video during the design phase of the project. They used their results–and integrated beta customer feedback–to deliver an easy-to-use graphical interface, integrated search capabilities and an intuitive menu design

Enhanced 3-D Accelerated Graphics

Novell added graphics capabilities to the desktop to help your users achieve new levels of productivity. Through Novell contributions (i.e., Xgl and 'Compiz') to the open source graphics subsystem, users get the latest functionality in SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with easily achievable tech specs. Key features include:

• Application tiling, which provides a snapshot of all open applications
• Alt tabbing, which includes thumbnail views of open applications
• 3-D desktop, which provides additional space and more efficient use of your desktop

Easy Deployment and Maintenance

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is designed to be the easiest Linux desktop to deployment maintain. YaST gives your administrators an easy way to manage desktop configurations, end-user settings and connectivity to network resources, while AutoYaST is a time-saving deployment tool that provides unattended and automated installation. Finally, with Novell ZENworks Linux Management, which complements YaST, IT administrators can centrally control how they deploy and update their entire data center–including all systems inside the firewall.

Seamless Interoperability

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop interoperates with existing IT systems, making it easier for you to leverage your current technology investments. We designed SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop to easily coexist with Windows, Mac, UNIX and other operating systems. In fact, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is the most interoperable Linux desktop available today. It works seamlessly with Novell GroupWise® and Microsoft Exchange collaboration servers, and it connects to Lotus Notes and IBM Notes plug-in for Workplace client technology. It is also fully compatible with Microsoft Active Directory and other networking and directory standards.

Dozens of Productivity Applications

Unlike other desktops that require additional purchases and installations to build the application set your users need, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is an all-in-one solution. Meet the technical specifications, and you'll have a complete office suite, a web browser, instant messaging, photo and music management software and dozens of powerful business tools.