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Novell Unveils SUSE Linux Professional 9.3 By Ali Olsen March 10, 2005 5:15PM     The complete SUSE Linux distribution delivers the latest Linux technology for standard 32-bit PC processors, as well as for AMD Athlon 64 and Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, says Novell.   Related Topics novell suse linux professional 9.3 Latest News Facebook Beating Google Once Again Browser Choice Boosts Opera 10.5 Beware: Malware Attacking Facebook Apple Eyes Mobile Social Networking MS Eases Requirements for XP Mode Novell's latest Linux offering, SUSE Linux Professional 9.3, is slated for shipment mid-April, the company announced. The distribution includes a complete Linux operating system and hundreds of open source applications, as well as productivity software and home networking capabilities. SUSE Linux Professional 9.3 targets both novice and experienced Linux users and is designed especially for home and mobile systems. It includes a complete set of desktop applications: office suite, Web browser, e-mail and instant messaging clients, multimedia viewers, photo organizers, and other popular open source applications, says Novell. It also features the latest tools for setting up a secure home network , running a Web server and developing applications. SUSE Linux 9.3 provides a sneak peak into upcoming server-based Linux, including the XEN virtualization environment and intuitive search engines, the company notes. The complete SUSE Linux distribution delivers the latest Linux technology for standard 32-bit PC processors, as well as for AMD Athlon 64 and Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, according to Novell. SUSE LINUX Professional has always been popular among new Linux users because it is easy to use and cost-effective, says Markus Rex, vice president of SUSE Linux for Novell. Technical enthusiasts are drawn to the system for the latest improvements in Linux and open source. “SUSE Linux Professional also provides corporate Linux users a preview of the technologies in Novell's future enterprise Linux and a means of growing their skills to remain competitive in today's I.T. market," Rex notes. Features and Benefits SUSE Linux Professional includes the following software: Linux Operating System: SUSE Linux OS built upon the Linux kernel 2.6.11 Desktop environments: Latest KDE 3.4 and GNOME 2.10 Internet tools: Firefox 1.0 Web browser; e-mail and instant messaging clients (AOL, Yahoo, MSN, Novell GroupWise Instant Messenger) Office suite: OpenOffice.org 2.0 (works with Microsoft Office documents) Graphics and multimedia applications: F-Spot photo organizer, the GIMP 2.2 and Inkscape graphics programs, multimedia viewers, CD/DVD burners Integrated system security : integrated firewall, spam blocker and virus scanner Advanced networking services: Apache Web server, SAMBA, CUPS, DHCP, DNS and popular open source databases Mobility Support: Improved Wi-Fi connections and Bluetooth devices, PDA and phone synchronization Virtualization: based on XEN Voice over IP support Development Tools: Mono 1.1.4; KDevelop 3.2; Eclipse 3.0.1 Availability and Pricing SUSE Linux Professional is offered globally via major retail channels and online shops. SUSE Linux Professional 9.3 will be available mid-April at the suggested retail price of 77.54 euros (@ US$105). Customers of earlier versions can purchase an update edition for 51.68 euros (@ US$69); students providing proof of eligibility will be able to purchase the entire offering for the upgrade price. U.S. pricing will be announced in mid-April, according to Novell.   Tell Us What You Think Your Comment: Also Visit: iPad Info Center Billions of Bytes Mobile Device Now Apple Info Center TopTechWire.com Advertisement 1.   Facebook Beating Google Once Again 2.   Browser Choice Boosts Opera 10.5 3.   Biden To Visit Green Chipmaker 4.   Beware: Malware Attacking Facebook 5.   Apple Eyes Mobile Social Networking Campaign Targets Texting, Driving Message: No text is worth dying over. Average Rating: Cyber-Whistleblower Stuns Latvia Steals, posts millions of tax documents. Average Rating: Top Gadget Blogs Attract Millions Sites can be key for brand promotion. Average Rating:  Random Bytes

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