[H-GEN] Re: Novell (SUSE Linux ) SLES 9 eval

[Simon ELLIS]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Harry Phillips" <harry at tux.com.au>
To: <general at lists.humbug.org.au>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 3:53 PM
Subject: [H-GEN] Re: Novell (SUSE Linux ) SLES 9 eval


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> Simon ELLIS wrote:
> >
> > I know some people are very interested in evaluating the
> > products.
>
> I know I am, maybe Novell can get it right this time? They have always
> had good products and I loved working on Novell Networks. When the only
> jobs I could find were MS networks I gave up and started my own business.
>
> Mate of mine up the road went to an Excom marketing session and brought
> back some glossy brochures. I noticed that Novell are offering a
> certification program. All well and good but if no businesses are using
> it then the tech's won't want the qualification.
>
> I hope Novell can improve their marketing, it's such a shame to see
> businesses switch away from them. The tech's get the blame when they
> can't deliver the promises made by MS.
>
> >
> > I think SUSE Linux Pro 9.2 is out now.
> >
>
> Ok I looked on their web site and did not find a reference to "SUSE
> Linux Pro", did they rename it to "Novell Linux Desktop"? Or is the link
> just missing from http://www.novell.com/products/
>
> -- 
> Regards,
> Harry Phillips

Hello Harry.

Please find URLS for SUSE Linux Professional 9.2 below.
The first is through Novell's website and the second is to Everything Linux
for a guide on local cost.
I believe the Novell Linux Desktop has been released , and I have the
impression it is targeted more to the corporate/enterprise market a la
Redhat Enterprise Linux. I have the impression it is something like SUSE
Linux with Ximian Desktop, Novell management and integration software and
support.

http://www.novell.com/products/linuxprofessional/

http://www.novell.com/products/desktop/

http://www.elx.com.au/item/SL-92-PRO

Everything Linux - SUSE Linux Pro 9.2 $169.95

If you have the bandwidth and the speed you can always download them.

Novell have been pushing Linux pretty hard. They Opensourced YAST etc to
make SUSE Linux available as a free download. They have Opensourced some of
their own software and I think the Ximian Connector for MS Exchange. They
have had numerous events around the world, some in conjunction with IBM,
touting the benefits of Linux in general and SUSE Linux in particular,
giving away lots of software.

We are all doing our bit and the momentum is building. It is just a matter
of time but we still need to educate the public and small businesses more so
they know there are better and cheaper alternatives to Microsoft.


Regards,
Simon Ellis.