| Novell aims Linux Desktop 9 at Windows XP |
Nov. 08, 2004
Novell plans to ship its new Linux desktop this week. Novell is aiming the new Linux Desktop 9 distribution at enterprises, in an effort to replace Windows XP on the desktop. The distribution merges software from Novell's Ximian and SuSE acquisitions, and will be backed by Novell's enterprise support program.
The software includes Novell's versions of OpenOffice.org, Mozilla's Firefox Web browser, and Evolution email and collaboration software.
The distribution also integrates with Novell's ZENworks Linux Management (formerly Ximian's Red Carpet Enterprise) said to provide secure, scalable, and centralized management of SuSE and Red Hat Linux server and desktop systems. ZENworks 6.5 is intended to help IT staff consolidate resources and reduce the cost of managing Linux -- as well as other OSs -- in the enterprise.
Novell Linux Desktop 9 is also optimized for Novell's GroupWise server software for email, calendars, contact lists, and instant messaging, Novell says.
Novell expects government and education customers to be among early the adopters of its Linux desktop, as a result of those customers' ongoing efforts to avoid single-vendor lock-in of desktop systems.
Last week, Novell issued a response to Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's latest attack on Linux. Novell accuses Microsoft of using biased reports to back up its claims, and the company has launched a web page dedicated to debunking the myths, called "Unbending the Truth: Things Microsoft Hopes You Won't Notice."
Priced from US $50 per seat, Novell Linux Desktop 9 includes upgrades and updates for one year.
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