SUSE LINUX Releases Latest Advances in Linux Technology; SUSE LINUX 9.0 Offers Sneak Peek at 2.6 Linux Kernel, 32/64-bit Support, and Easier Windows Migration.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 30, 2003 SUSE LINUX today announced the availability October 24 of its newest consumer product - bringing to the consumer the latest advances in Linux technology. SUSE LINUX 9.0 -- the first home user operating system platform to leverage AMD's Athlon 64 processor -- enables easier Windows migration by supporting NTFS (NT File System) An optional file system for Windows NT, 2000 and XP operating systems. NTFS is the more advanced file system, compared to FAT32. It improves performance and is required in order to implement numerous security and administrative features in the OS. file systems and also gives experienced users a sneak peek at the enhanced capabilities of the 2.6 Linux kernel - with many of those capabilities back-ported into the 2.4 default kernel as well. SUSE's latest release provides additional administration and tuning features as well as an expanded slate of software packages. "SUSE LINUX 9.0 brings together the past, present and future of Linux," said Holger Dyroff, general manager, Americas, SUSE LINUX. "Building on the Linux heritage of stability, security and flexibility, SUSE LINUX 9.0 brings advanced features and easy migration - providing users a path from costly proprietary systems." Support for 32- and 64-bit environments With release 9.0, SUSE LINUX provides both a version for 32-bit operating environments and a product for the recently released AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, www.amd.com) A major manufacturer of semiconductor devices including x86-compatible CPUs, embedded processors, flash memories, programmable logic devices and networking chips. Athlon 64 processor, enabling workstation users performance enhancements available only through the 64-bit architecture. "We believe that 64-bit applications will rapidly become the standard, and that's why we had an operating system for the AMD Athlon 64 processor available at the time of its introduction," said Juergen Geck, chief technology officer, SUSE LINUX. "Providing customers 64-bit offerings since 1999, SuSE long ago innovated the 64-bit Linux market, and proved the viability of Linux for high-performance computing. With SUSE LINUX 9.0 for AMD64, customers can run their 32-bit programs until they are ready to take full advantage of 64-bit architectures." Ease of Migration Enhanced support for the NTFS file system used by Microsoft Windows enables users to more easily repartition re·par·ti·tion n. 1. Distribution; apportionment. 2. A partitioning again or in a different way. tr.v. re·par·ti·tioned, re·par·ti·tion·ing, re·par·ti·tions To partition again; redivide. the hard disk space - giving them the opportunity to take advantage of the stability and security of Linux, while maintaining the ability to access the Windows client when/if needed. First look at the 2.6 Kernel SUSE LINUX 9.0 is based on a SUSE optimized Linux kernel 2.4.21, that enables users to benefit now from many of 2.6 kernel enhancements -- including improved scheduling, advanced Linux sound architecture Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (known by the acronym ALSA) is a Linux kernel component intended to replace the original Open Sound System (OSS) for providing device drivers for sound cards. and greater support for power management. For test purposes, 9.0 also contains a test version of the 2.6 kernel -- for technically skilled users. Easy Internet access, upgraded applications SUSE LINUX 9.0 supports a large number of WinModems, frequently provided with inexpensive laptops. With the new desktop, DSL connections, just like ISDN ISDN in full Integrated Services Digital Network Digital telecommunications network that operates over standard copper telephone wires or other media. cards and modems, are now auto-detected during installation -- configuring full Internet access with just a few mouse clicks. Included with SUSE LINUX 9.0 are the latest versions of KDE (K Desktop Environment) A GUI-based user interface primarily for Unix and Linux machines, but also available for Windows and Mac. The source code is freely distributed and is maintained by developers around the world. 3.1.4 and OpenOffice.org 1.1. Also, the KDE instant messenger "Kopete" now supports all common services such as AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. , MSN, IRC (Internet Relay Chat) Computer conferencing on the Internet. There are hundreds of IRC channels on numerous subjects that are hosted on IRC servers around the world. After joining a channel, your messages are broadcast to everyone listening to that channel. , ICQ, and Yahoo Messenger. OpenOffice.org, which includes central office applications for text processing, spreadsheets, presentations, drawings, formulas, and HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. editing, has been substantially improved. New features in version 1.1 include the export of PDF files with a mouse click, the import and export of all kinds of XML formats, and the export of presentation in flash format. A macro recorder enables the use of command sequences by means of a shortcut, e.g. for formatting texts and tables. Complex high-end layouts can be done with the Desktop Publishing program Scribus 1.0. Multimedia Included The improved graphical user interface graphical user interface (GUI) Computer display format that allows the user to select commands, call up files, start programs, and do other routine tasks by using a mouse to point to pictorial symbols (icons) or lists of menu choices on the screen as opposed to having to of "k3b", the Linux-based burning application, facilitates easy DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. creation as well as CD burning. Optimized allocation of the hardware resources in the Linux kernel ensures professional sound and video performance - even if other tasks are performed concurrently. SUSE LINUX 9.0 delivers an extensive collection of audio software -- ranging from hard disk recording to virtual analog synthesis -- meeting the needs of professional DJs as well as musicians who want to prepare musical scores and listen to the result. The new drum computer "Hydrogen" furnishes every music production with the needed groove. Simplified Tools, Advanced Tools The SUSE LINUX application menu has been greatly simplified using vfolder (virtual folder) technology. With only two levels, the most important preinstalled applications can be accessed comfortably. During installation, users have a new option to install 50 Linux tools for advanced users, including the editor "emacs", the e-mail programs "mutt" and "pine", and the alternative graphical interfaces "WindowMaker" and "Blackbox". Another new feature is the "SUSE System Doctor", a rescue system for restoring the system following the unintentional destruction or deletion of system-critical files. Server Services for All SUSE's system assistant YaST (Yet another Setup Tool Yet another Setup Tool (YaST), is an operating system setup and configuration tool that is featured in the openSUSE linux distribution, as well as Novell's derived commercial distributions. It is also part of the defunct United Linux. ) offers a number of useful and practical upgrades. A new YaST module and Samba 2.2.8a enables even inexperienced Linux users to network Linux and Windows systems in no time. DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the , DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Software that automatically assigns temporary IP addresses to client stations logging into an IP network. It eliminates having to manually assign permanent "static" IP addresses. DHCP software runs in servers and routers. , and web servers for the home network can easily be configured by means of graphical dialogs. The new XNTP XNTP Extended Network Time Protocol module allows the host to be synchronized with an atomic clock time server. Apart from the widespread Internet protocol IPv4, the next generation IPv6 is also supported. SUSE LINUX 9.0 now includes User Mode Linux (UML). This systems enables users to host one or more complete Linux instances simultaneously. Experienced users can perform tasks like kernel debugging, virtual hosting, and security environments in SUSE LINUX without endangering their running system. An Answer to Every Question The printed documentation has been expanded to 1,050 pages. The "User Guide" provides detailed information on KDE programs such as the scanning application "Kooka", the appointment and task organizer "Korganizer", and the encryption of e-mail messages with "GNU Privacy Guard (tool, cryptography) GNU Privacy Guard - (GPG) GNU's encryption and digital signature tool intended to be a free replacement for PGP. ". New: a chapter for the GNOME desktop, the browser "Mozilla", and the data synchronization of Palm PDAs. The "Administration Guide" features new chapters covering the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) A protocol used to access a directory listing. LDAP support is implemented in Web browsers and e-mail programs, which can query an LDAP-compliant directory. directory service, the Apache web server See Apache. , and an updated chapter on Samba. Availability and Pricing SUSE LINUX 9.0 will be available at the SUSE online shop and software retailers from October 24. The recommended retail price for SUSE LINUX 9.0 Personal (3 CDs, User Guide, 60 days of installation support) is $39.95. The price for SUSE LINUX 9.0 Professional (5 CDs, 1 double DVD, User Guide and Administration Guide, 90 days of installation support) is $79.95. SUSE LINUX 9.0 Professional for AMD64 is $119.95. For more information, visit www.suse.com/us/private/products/suse_linux/preview/interview.html About SUSE LINUX Established in 1992, SUSE LINUX is one of the world's leading providers of Linux software and services. With the largest dedicated Linux research and development team, SUSE delivers enterprise-ready software and services that harness the innovation, speed-to-market and independence of the open source community. A privately-held company based in Nuremberg, Germany, SUSE -- together with global business partners -- supports customers throughout the world. For further information on SUSE LINUX , please visit www.suse.com. SuSE is a registered trademark of SUSE LINUX AG. Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. |
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