Long Awaited Version 7.0 Released By SuSE Linux
Jul 31st, 20:21 UTC
To a large extent, installation is now carried out automatically with the YaST2 set up tool, using the extended
hardware
recognition.
The UK head office of SuSE Linux , Europe's leading distributor of the Linux open source operating system, has
announced the
latest release of SuSE Linux version 7.0 Professional and Personal. Version 7.0 Professional offers experienced
users all the
proven Linux features for use as a server operating system and version 7.0 Personal is tailored for new Linux users
and desktop
users.
SuSE Linux 7.0 Professional provides IT professionals and ambitious home users with a popular, comprehensive
collection of more
than 1500 updated Linux tools and software packages. For installation purposes, the user is provided with a range of
six CD-ROMs
and one DVD. Users will also receive additional software packages on the DVD which exceed the scope of the six
CD-ROMs.
Intranet and Internet solutions can be realised with 7.0 Professional, just as heterogeneous networks can be connected
and
protected. Professional users are offered all the necessary tools to enable them to use the Web, proxy, mail and news
servers
under Linux. Proven as a file and print server, 7.0 Professional is also an ideal server system for very large and
complex
database applications thanks to an enhanced raw device support and 4 GB main memory addressing. The optimised support
for fully
automated installation and SuSE's new ALICE tool (Automatic Linux Installation and Configuration Environment), allow
efficient
configuration management for computer networks.
Installation support for the 7.0 Professional version includes a SuSE Hotline and 90 days support in the purchase
price of
£41.70 + VAT.
SuSE Linux 7.0 Personal is designed to target Linux newcomers and home users who want to become acquainted with free
Unix clones
on a desktop computer. Three CD-ROMs provide the core operating system and multiple applications include games,
multimedia,
imaging and Internet.
StarOffice 5.2 is a complete office package, including word processing, spreadsheets and presentation and with a
revised import
and export filter, smooth data exchange is possible with other office applications.
To a large extent, installation is now carried out automatically with the YaST2 set up tool, using the extended
hardware
recognition. Peripheral devices, such as sound cards and printers, as well as Internet access configuration via modem
and ISDN,
can be carried out with a few simple key entries. Three entry level manuals will make the newcomer readily and
easily familiar
with the new system. The 60 day installation support is included in the purchase price of £24.70 + VAT.
SuSE is also releasing version 7.0 Professional Update for experienced Linux users. The scope of software is the same
as for
SuSE Linux 7.0 Professional, but instead of the detailed SuSE manual, condensed documentation provides information on
the most
important enhancements.
Version 7.0 will be available from late August.
About SuSE:
Founded in 1992, SuSE Linux is the international technology leader and solution provider in open source operating
system (OS)
software, setting new standards for quality and ease of use. Its award-winning SuSE Linux 6.3 and SuSE Linux 6.4
included
thousands of third party Linux applications supported by extensive professional consulting and support services,
excellent
documentation, comprehensive hardware support, and an encyclopaedic set of Linux tools. Designed for Web and
enterprise server
environments and efficient as a home and office platform, SuSE's distribution, surrounding features, effective
configuration and
intelligent design result in the most complete Linux solution available today.
SuSE Linux AG, headquartered in Germany, and SuSE Linux Ltd., based in London, are privately held companies focused
entirely on
supporting the Linux community and Open Source development. SuSE has offices all over Europe, in Venezuela and in the
US. More
than 50,000 business customers use SuSE Linux worldwide due to its stability and high quality.
SuSE received the "Show Favourites" award at LinuxWorld Expo 2000 in New York in February 2000 and March 1999. Further
awards:
Reader's Choice Awards: Linux Journal, 1/99; PC Professional 4/99; Computer Bild 6/99; PC Intern 4/99; PC Magazine
4/99. SuSE
contributes considerably to Linux development projects such as the Linux kernel, glibc, XFree86TM, KDE, ISDN4Linux,
ALSA
(Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) and USB (Universal Serial Bus). Additional information about SuSE can be found at
http://www.suse.de/en.
For further information, please contact:
Rupert Warwick or Simon Brown
Fox Parrack Hirsch
Tel: 020 7436 4336
Fax: 020 7436 4224
Email: rwarwick@fphcom.com
Sbrown@fphcom.com
Rupert Warwick
PR Manager
Fox Parrack Hirsch Communications
Threeways House
40-44 Clipstone Street
London W1P 7EA
Telephone +44 (0)20 7436 4336
Facsimile +44 (0)20 7436 4224
Rwarwick@fphcom.com
(Submitted by Martin Pitts of Linux Today)
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