SuSE Announces Availability of Version 7.0SuSE Linux AG, the international technology leader and solution provider in open source operating system (OS) software, offers their new release, SuSE Linux 7.0, in two targeted versions. SuSE Linux 7.0 Personal is tailored to the requirements of Linux newcomers and desktop users. SuSE Linux 7.Nueremberg 03 August 2000 SuSE Linux AG, the international technology leader and solution provider in open source operating system (OS) software, offers their new release, SuSE Linux 7.0, in two targeted versions. SuSE Linux 7.0 Personal is tailored to the requirements of Linux newcomers and desktop users. SuSE Linux 7.0 Professional is appropriate for use as a server operating system. Both versions will be available at the end of August.
With SuSE Linux 7.0 Personal, SuSE targets Linux newcomers and home users
who want to become acquainted with the advantages of free Unix clones on a
desktop computer. Three CD-ROMs provide the core operating system and
multiple applications, from the fields of games, multimedia, imaging and
Internet, frequently used in the home and office. SuSE Linux 7.0 Personal
comes with StarOffice 5.2, a complete office package, that includes word
processing, spreadsheets and a presentation application. Due to a revised
import and export filter, smooth data exchange is possible with other office
applications.
SuSE Linux 7.0 Professional provides IT
professionals with a comprehensive collection of more than 1500 updated
Linux tools and software packages. The software is provided in two formats, a six CD-ROM set and on one DVD, so users have a choice of installation media.
The DVD also includes extra software.
Users can implement Intranet and Internet solutions as well as connect and secure heterogeneous networks. The kit includes all the tools to enable
Web, proxy, mail and news servers under Linux. SuSE Linux 7.0 Professional,
proven as a file and print server, is also an ideal server system for very large
and complex database applications due to enhanced raw device support and
4 GB main memory addressing. The optimized support for fully automated
installation and SuSE's new ALICE (Automatic Linux Installation and
Configuration Environment) tool allows rational configuration management
for computer networks. Three entry-level manuals plus the SuSE Linux manual
provide 1000 pages of up-to-date, firsthand Linux expertise on special subjects
such as network configuration and security.
The Professional version includes 90 days of support from SuSE professionals by phone, fax, and email.
Both versions of SuSE Linux 7.0 will be available at the end of August
directly from the manufacturer, as well as from book and computer stores.
The recommended retail price of SuSE Linux 7.0 Personal is $39.95.
SuSE Linux 7.0 Professional is $69.95.
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