Novell Suse Linux 10 Arrives
Novell Suse Linux 10 Arrives
July 19th, 2006:Novell releases its anticipated Suse Linux Enterprise 10 Open Source enterprise operating system
Novell says the platform, which includes SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, offers a secure foundation for enterprise computing, from desktop to data centre. One of the big features of SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 is the incorporation of the open source Xen virtualization hypervisor software, which allows a server to run multiple guest operating systems in virtual machines. IBM has simultaneously announced support for Xen in its Intel and AMD Opteron processor-based server and blade systems, and has publicly come out strongly as a backer of the Novell Linux platform.
“We're extremely proud and excited to provide the latest and most innovative Linux desktop and server technology to our customers”, says Matthew Christie, area general manager ANZ for Novell. “We also look forward to showing off the capabilities of SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 during August road show events, as we address the pressing needs of today's IT executives by being first to deliver fully supported Linux innovations such as Xen virtualisation, exceptional performance and scalability, application-level security, and improved desktop usability.”
Novell claims SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10, is more user friendly than past Suse Linux versions, with new features including the Xgl graphical user interface, integrated search and what is claimed to be a fully Microsoft compatible office productivity suite through Novell's implementation of OpenOffice.org 2.0. Road show events showcasing the new technology are due to be held around Australia and New Zealand from mid to late August.