openSUSE 11.0

Application-development Features

With established development standards like Eclipse, MonoDevelop, Glade, and KDevelop—you'll find that openSUSE 11.0 is packed with tools that make Linux application development easy. And, with powerful databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL and Derby as application development resources, there's no telling how far you can go!

Development Environments

With Linux application development environments such as KDevelop, Eclipse and Mono, openSUSE 11.0 is a developer's dream come true. It supports development in a variety of languages, including Ruby, Perl, C++ and Java. Through the rich toolsets and broad standards support in openSUSE, developers can build effective cross-platform applications with unprecedented speed.

Databases

PostgreSQL, MySQL and Derby make database development and management better than ever! PostgreSQL is a highly-scalable, SQL-compliant, open source database management system. openSUSE 11.0 also includes a YaST module to easily set up PostgreSQL.

MySQL is another attractive alternative to higher-cost, complex database technology. As the most popular open source database, it boasts award-winning speed, unmatched scalability and true reliability.

Derby technology makes Linux application development easy for software developers and requires zero administration from end users. While traditional enterprise database systems rely on physical protection (such as a locked machine room), Derby databases are inherently secure and are often used in unprotected environments such as laptops and unattended hardware. (For more information on these new technologies, visit their open source project pages by clicking the links above. Please note that openSUSE 11.0 comes packaged with the latest versions as of the time of production.)

Compilers and Programming Languages

The new version of the GNU Compiler Collection, GCC 4.2, includes front ends for C, C++, ObjC, Fortran, Java, Ada and more. It also includes the improved and enhanced libraries for each of these languages. You'll also find up-to-date versions of Mono, Python, Perl, PHP and other popular open source languages.

Contact Novell for more information about Linux Application Development.