SuSE Linux 6.2 Release Debuts August 9
Jul 24th, 06:12 UTC
Features 1300 software packages, kernel 2.2.10 Oakland, CA -- July 21, 1999 -- On August 9th, SuSE Linux 6.2 for x86 will
be released worldwide, and, like its predecessors, boasts a host of new
and interesting packages. The new release will make its public debut at
Linux World Expo in San Jose, CA, when SuSE demonstrates its features at
their booth, August 10 - 12 at the San Jose Convention Center. Highlights
include:
- Over 1300 applications and utilities on six CD-ROMs -- even more
software at the same price as the previous version
- Kernel 2.2.10 -- the latest Linux kernel
- Completely glibc 2.1-based (with continued support for libc5 programs)
- VMware (time-limited) -- run DOS-, FreeBSD-, Windows 3.x, 9x and NT
4.0-applications easily under Linux
- XFree86 (TM) 3.3.4
- Hardware accellerated OpenGL drivers for all 3D fx-based graphics
cards
- User authentification with PAM
SuSE Linux 6.2 includes the latest Linux kernel, 2.2.10, with
markedly improved performance under high loads.
The 1300 applications in the distribution include updates of applications
previously released on SuSE Linux, such as StarOffice 5.1, KDE 1.1.1,
Apache 1.3.6, GIMP 1.1.4 and sendmail 8.9.3. There are also many "firsts"
such as VMware and RealPlayer 5.0.
According to SuSE Inc. President, Marc Torres, "This distribution
includes many features that will be of interest to IT professionals.
System administrators benefit from the state-of-the-art drivers in 6.2,
such as for SCSI controllers by Adaptec and Tekram as well as for Megaraid
controllers from AMI. Administrators of heterogeneous networks will
appreciate the support for NIS, NIS+ (with Secure RPC) and smb, as these
facilitate user administration on the network."
"This distribution reinforces SuSE's position as the Linux
company offering the widest range of applications for business and
personal use in its distribution," adds Torres.
Members of the press interested in reviewing the new release can
stop by SuSE's booth at LinuxWorld Expo or can receive a
review copy by sending an email citing the publication and providing the
desired ship-to-address to press@suse.com.
CONTACT:
Chris N. Simmons
SuSE Inc.
Chris@suse.com
510-835-7873
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(Submitted by Dwight Johnson of Linux Today)
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