SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop offers the flexibility to meet a wide range of customer needs. You can deploy it as a general-purpose desktop, use it in various thick client or thin client configurations, or rely on it for high-end engineering workstations. For instance, PSA Peugeot Citroen uses it for general office workers. The San Diego Unified School District uses it on notebooks for K-12 students. And Watts Water Technologies uses it in a thin client configuration. More importantly, you can get it preloaded on a range of devices offered by our partners including desktops, notebooks, netbooks, nettops, and thin clients.

Flexible and Configurable

Because SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is based on open source software, it provides you greater flexibility than proprietary platforms. Virtually any element of the desktop can be tailored to your specific needs. Unlike Windows, advanced configuration does not require a separate software stack that costs you additional licensing and training fees. SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is built to respect and satisfy the specific needs of your business. Customization possibilities include:

• Thin-client deployments—For thin-client machines, you can remove all unnecessary applications to minimize the installation footprint and further improve security and reliability.
• Granular control of the installation image—You can specify how your desktop and applications should be configured at a fine-grained level for each user, or the overall enterprise. This can be based on office suite settings, network access settings, desktop dialog preferences, and more.
• Desktop lock-down—You can configure user access restrictions. For example, you can prevent certain users from downloading applications or writing to removable media. This further hardens your systems and prevents unauthorized activity.

Preloaded by Leading Partners

Novell continues to work with our hardware partners to preload SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop on their various form factors (physical styles). Whether you want a Linux desktop on thick clients, thin clients, or emerging form factors such as netbooks and nettops, our partners make it easy for you to get SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop. A preload solution means choice for your organization, out-of-the-box convenience, and support for your operating system from our partners and Novell. Learn more about our partners below and get a preloaded SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop device today.

• Together HP and Novell are driving Linux into the heart of the enterprise—harnessing the value of secure, scalable and reliable Linux environments. Today, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is certified on a wide range of HP desktops, notebooks, and workstations. Learn more about SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop preloaded on select HP business desktop PCs and ultralight laptop PCs. Read the press release.
• Together, Novell and Lenovo delivered the first Linux-based ThinkPad mobile workstations. Now they have preloaded SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop on select Lenovo ThinPads noteboks. Most recently, Lenovo preloaded SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop on select IdeaPad netbooks. Read the press release.
• Novell and Dell have teamed for over 15 years to consistently deliver innovative and robust solutions for Novell environments. Today, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is certified and preloaded on select Dell desktops and Dell Flexible Computing thin clients.
• Wyse is the number-one vendor the world's largest businesses and institutions trust for scalable thin-computing solutions. Today, Novell and Wyse have partnered to deliver Wyse Enhanced SUSE Linux Enterprise, a market-leading, enterprise-quality Linux thin computing solution pre-loaded on Wyse desktop and mobile thin clients. Read the press release.
• Novell and Micro-Star International (MSI) have worked together to preload SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop on select MSI netbooks and nettops to capitalize on the growing low-cost, mini-notebook and desktop markets. Read the press release.
• First International Computer, Inc (FIC) is a world leader in the design and production of computer motherboards, PC systems, notebooks, mobile solutions, and other electronic devices for over 28 years of experience. Novell and FIC have worked together to preload SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop on select netbooks.