Novell provides Linux operating systems, such as SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server
9 and Novell Linux Desktop 9, for businesses that need a hardened, supported operating system for
running IT infrastructure and corporate applications. Novell also provides
SUSE LINUX Professional for technical individuals who want to keep up
to speed with the latest and greatest open source code. The following
table outlines the differences between Novell enterprise products and
SUSE LINUX Professional.
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SUSE® LINUX Professional 9.2 from Novell® combines a fast,
secure operating system and more than 1,000 popular open source applications.
It is the first complete Linux* package to harness both the improved Linux
kernel 2.6 and the recently enhanced GNOME 2.6 and KDE 3.3 user desktop
environments.
Ideal for Linux users and technical enthusiasts, SUSE LINUX Professional
9.2 improves support for mobile users and delivers a host of essential
tools. Wherever you go, you can use it to browse the Web, create and share
documents, work with graphics and multimedia files, configure home networks
and develop applications. And if you are considering deploying Linux in
your business, SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 gives you an exciting preview
of upcoming open source technologies, many of which will soon be available
in enterprise Linux products from Novell. For a quick comparison of SUSE
LINUX Professional 9.2 and SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9, visit http://www.novell.com/products/linuxprofessional/comparative.html.
improved mobility
SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 signifies a major improvement in mobility for Linux. It offers complete Bluetooth wireless support:
- Automatic recognition of Bluetooth-enabled devices
- Simplified Bluetooth configuration (via YaST)
- Streamlined data synchronization with Bluetooth cell phones and Palm Pilots
SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 enables you to easily connect to and
move between Wireless LANs (WLANs) and other network connections.
Moreover, its enhanced suspend-to-disk feature now runs on virtually
every laptop.
easy-to-use desktop interfaces
After a swift, intuitive installation you'll be able to easily navigate
SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2. It includes both the GNOME 2.6 and KDE 3.3
interfaces, which were recently enhanced to improve collaboration, file
synchronization, security and usability.
The latest versions of GNOME and KDE provide users with the newest innovations
for Linux. Users have their choice—GNOME, KDE or even both. Novell
is a major contributor to both projects.
essential productivity applications
SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 helps you get the job done. Whether you're
writing a document, creating a spreadsheet, editing HTML or modifying
a database, you'll have all the tools you need. SUSE LINUX Professional
9.2 includes OpenOffice.org 1.1.3, a popular open source productivity
suite, as well as new versions of TextMaker and PlanMaker, two fast commercial
office applications from SoftMaker that are highly compatible with Microsoft
Word and Microsoft Excel. SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 delivers better
communication and synchronization by offering the most current versions
of Novell Evolution and Kontact. These leading Linux e-mail and personal
information management applications have improved interfaces for Microsoft
Exchange, Novell GroupWise and SUSE LINUX Openexchange Server. In addition,
SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 delivers SEP Sesam, a full-featured graphical
backup program, and Acroread, an easy-to-use open source .PDF reader.
key multimedia and graphics tools
With numerous multimedia and graphics tools, SUSE LINUX Professional
9.2 is suited to users with all degrees of experience. For multimedia
users, SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 includes a professional
video-editing tool, a new default sound player and RealPlayer, the
well-known multifunctional media player from Real Networks. Graphics
creators receive Inkscape, a robust Linux vector-graphic tool, Tux
Paint for novice picture processing, and GIMP, the professional image
processor (comparable to Adobe Photoshop) that reads and writes more
than 34 different formats.
security, administration and network enhancements
SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 protects your systems: it includes a firewall
that automatically activates upon installation as well as a fully configurable
virtual private network (VPN). In addition, you'll enjoy improved integration
with other servers and the ability to easily switch between different
network connections.
rich development environments
SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 is ideal for Linux and independent software
vendor (ISV) developers. It offers outstanding development environments:
KDevelop, Eclipse and Mono. Through their rich toolsets and broad standards
support, you can build effective cross-platform applications with unprecedented
speed.
The most successful and best-selling Linux distribution worldwide, SUSE LINUX has won numerous industry awards. For more information on the features and benefits of SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2, visit http://www.novell.com/products/linuxprofessional/features.html.
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