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Follow on Google News | openSUSE 10.3 is Now AvailableNovell today announced the availability of openSUSE® 10.3, the newest version of the award-winning community Linux* distribution.
By: Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide Says Naresh Shah, Managing Director of Novell’s India Development Centre, “The openSUSE community has created a new version of openSUSE for a wide range of computer users. In a continued effort to deliver innovations, this is another step for Novell as OpenSUSE 10.3 provides a stable and state-of-the- Enhancements to openSUSE 10.3 include the newest versions of the GNOME* and KDE desktop environments, including a KDE 4 preview. OpenOffice.org 2.3 makes sharing files with Microsoft Office users easy, and the newest version of AppArmor™ protects the Linux operating system and applications from attacks, viruses and malicious applications. OpenSUSE 10.3 also now includes MP3 support out of the box for Banshee™ and Amarok, which are the default media players in openSUSE. In addition, openSUSE 10.3 offers the latest open source applications for developing applications, setting up a home network and running a Web server, as well as the latest virtualization software such as Xen* 3.1 and VirtualBox 1.5. Version 10.3 makes openSUSE the first Linux distribution to take full advantage of the “1-Click Install” option, which gives openSUSE 10.3 users easy access to many more software packages residing on the openSUSE Build Service. Contributed by a single openSUSE community member, the one-click install is an example of the value openSUSE's strong community of developers, testers, writers, translators, artists and users bring to the distribution. OpenSUSE 10.3 was created by the openSUSE project, the community initiative sponsored by Novell that promotes the use of Linux everywhere. The openSUSE project has more than 54,000 registered members. Availability and Pricing OpenSUSE 10.3 is now available for free download at www.opensuse.org. The retail edition of openSUSE 10.3 is available on www.shopnovell.com as well as in select retail locations. It delivers the same packages as the downloadable version on an installable DVD for 32- and 64-bit architectures, and it is accompanied by a second DVD containing a large selection of additional software available at the release date. Also included are a comprehensive user manual and 90 days of installation support, all for a suggested $59.95. For retail locations and more information, visit www.novell.com/ About Novell Novell, Inc. delivers infrastructure software for the Open Enterprise. Novell is a leader in desktop to data center operating systems based on Linux and the software required to secure and manage mixed IT environments. Novell helps customers around the world minimize cost, complexity and risk, allowing them to focus on innovation and growth. For more information, visit www.novell.com. Novell and openSUSE are registered trademarks, and AppArmor and Banshee are trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. *Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners. About Novell IDC Novell IDC has evolved as an integral part of the global company, playing a significant role in the development of internationally acclaimed Novell products and solutions. While developing these award-winning products and solutions, Novell IDC has acquired expertise in handling high-end core technology.Novell Bangalore develops products & technologies relating to Network & Resource Management, Secure Identify Management, Core Platform Services File Systems, Storage & Protocols, Directory Services, Linux Desktop and Developer Technologies. For more info log on to www.novell.com/ End
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