| SuSE Linux Pro 9.3 coming in mid-April |
Mar. 10, 2005
Novell announced today that it plans to release SuSE Linux Professional 9.3 next month. The new SuSE distribution will be based on the 2.6.11 Linux kernel and will include the KDE 3.4 and GNOME 2.10 desktop environments. The new SuSE distribution will also include a "sneak peek into upcoming server-based Linux, including the XEN virtualization environment and intuitive search engines," Novell said, in a statement.
SuSE Linux Professional 9.3 will support standard 32-bit PC processors as well as for AMD Athlon 64 and Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology, according to Novell.
Novell lists the following additional features of the distribution: - A comprehensive set of Internet tools: Firefox 1.0 Web browser; email and instant messaging clients (supporting AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, Novell GroupWise Instant Messenger, and more)
- A complete office suite: OpenOffice.org 2.0 (works with Microsoft Office documents)
- Leading graphics and multimedia applications: F-Spot photo organizer, the GIMP 2.2 and Inkscape graphics programs, multimedia viewers, CD/DVD burners and more
- Fully integrated system security: integrated firewall, spam blocker and virus scanner
- World class advanced networking services: Apache Web server, SAMBA, CUPS, DHCP, DNS and popular open source databases
- Cutting edge new Mobility Support: Improved Wifi connections and Bluetooth devices, PDA and phone synchronization
- Robust Virtualization: based on XEN
- Voice over IP support
- Multiple development Tools: Mono 1.1.4; KDevelop 3.2; Eclipse 3.0.1
Availability and pricing
SuSE Linux Professional 9.3 will be available mid-April at a suggested retail price of euro 77.54, and upgrades will be offered for euro 51.68. US pricing will be announced in mid-April.
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