Europe`s most popular Linux distribution, SuSe Linux, has been updated, and the newly released version is a feature-packed operating system with benefits aimed at everyone from home users to IT professionals. Both the Personal and Professional Editions of SuSE Linux 7.0 are now available locally through software distributor OS/2 Express.
SuSE Linux 7.0 Personal Edition equips small office and home users with all the resources needed to install, configure and operate a Linux system. It has 3 CDs.
In addition to the OS, the value-for-money package includes over 600 programmes on three CD-ROMS, the new StarOffice 5.2 business productivity suite, Netscape Communicator and VMWare Virtual Workstation.
Newcomers to Linux and experienced desktop users alike will appreciate this collection of easy-to-use office utilities, powerful multi-media applications and useful development tools
Among the key features of SuSE Linux 7.0 Personal Edition is its capability to network and share files with Microsoft clients with ease.
Three easy-read manuals cover installation, configuration and extra applications all designed to facilitate a smooth changeover for a Windows user.
The Professional Edition of SuSe 7.0, aimed at advanced desktop users, IT professionals, servers and developers, contains a collection of power tools designed to optimise mission-critical functions. These include:
VMWare Workstation for Linux, which allows the user to create a series of virtual computers without leaving his Linux desktop. Rather than having to partition and maintain a dual boot system, users can run multiple operating systems from their existing Linux environment.
Emhydra, by Lutris Technologies, an Open Source application server that facilitates rapid development and deployment of Java TC and SML-based applications.
Netscape Communicator, which includes e-mail, a Web page editor and a complete set of tools for browsing dynamic Web content.
PostGreSQL, an advanced relational database that allows users to store, create and retrieve their data, and is ideal for small and medium-sized companies.
The Professional Edition of SuSe Linux 7.0 includes an additional 1900 Linux applications, including multimedia applications, powerful Beowulf clustering utilities, development tools, text editors, business productivity programmes and Linux systems utilities. Among these are XFree 86 4.0, KDE and Gnome, Star Office, GIMP, Word Perfect, Acrobat Reader, GNU DeBugger, Apache and Samba. It has 6 CDs.
Four manuals and 90 days of installation and basic configuration support by phone, fax or email are also included in the Professional version, which is available from OS/2 Express for R615.
The Personal Edition is retailing at R410.00.
OS/2 Express markets all PowerQuest products, including Server Magic new v4 for Netware (separate version due soon for NT), Drive Image new v4 (upgrades available), Drive Copy, Partition Magic, Lost and Found, etc. We stock all Linux products on CD and/or fullpack and carry the latest Star Office 5.2 on CD and fullpack.
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