SuSE, openSUSE Archive

This chapter will discuss essential Linux concepts, such as understanding the login process, using the command-line and graphical environments, finding your way around the filesystem, using the available help systems, and understanding text-editing tools in the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 environment.

"A year later I'm still with my good friend SuSE, being more productive than ever, while I still notice my neighbors are now living with the fact that their PCs are slower to use as a result of installing the new Microsoft software." More here.

Novell's latest release of SUSE Linux, SUSE 9.3, demonstrates Novell's continuing commitment to delivering polished, off-the-shelf Linux distributions for the desktop and professional markets. October 2004, which is when the previous version of SUSE Linux was released, seems like only yesterday. So what's new--and, perhaps, why should people care?

Novell's SuSE Linux Professional 9.3 is a solid, comprehensive Linux distribution that provides access to the latest technologies the open-source software world has to offer—with a level of polish that's superior to most other general-purpose distributions. SuSE Linux Professional 9.3 fits well as a desktop or notebook distribution, particularly for developers and system administrators new to Linux, says eWeek. Also, this does seem to be the boot ISO for the FTP install.

I have written a detailed description about the steps to be taken to setup a SUSE 9.2 based server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters (web server (SSL-capable), mail server (with SMTP-AUTH and TLS!), DNS server, FTP server, MySQL server, POP3/IMAP, Quota, Firewall, etc.). In addition to that I will show how to use Debian's package manager apt on an rpm-based system because it takes care of package dependencies automagically which can save a lot of trouble.

"SUSE 9.3 has the potential to be a serious contender on the desktop, but sadly I cannot recommend this release to anyone looking for a well-balanced desktop Linux system. While they score points for making use of the latest and greatest desktop environments, new peripheral technology, and usability enhancements, the way they've crippled the multimedia functionality of this one-time world class distro is hard to ignore." Read the review at MadPenguin. UPDATE: Another, quick look at SUSE PRO 9.3.

Novell and IBM are launching a program "designed to accelerate the development and certification of ISV applications for SuSE Linux on the IBM eServer and middleware platforms." "As part of this initiative, Novell Inc. will provide those ISVs interested in the program with copies of SuSE Linux Enterprise Server and supporting documentation. The company will also facilitate onsite registration for Novell's Technology Partner Program to help ISVs certify their applications on SuSE Linux for both IBM hardware and middleware. "

CeBIT: The word in Hannover is that some German government agencies have switched their allegiance away from SuSE Linux, because following Novell's takeover it is no longer a German company.

From a stable and reliable Linux operating system to a complete set of desktop applications—including an office suite, a Web browser, an instant-messaging client, multimedia viewers and graphical software—SUSE LINUX Professional 9.3 has it all.

Novell is releasing SuSE Linux Professional 9.3 today. It includes the new desktop search utilty Beagle, and support for the iPod.

SUSE Linux 9.2 was released to mirrors today. Novell is providing both the traditional Net Install Disc as well as DVD ISO's for i386 and x86_64. Here's the Distrowatch Link.

"I love working with many distributions and always have two or three installed on my computer. In the end, SUSE meets my needs as a developer, consultant, and home user better than any other single distribution. I can run my home PC and a multinational corporation with the same code -- that is bang for your buck." Read more here.

IBM and Novell have teamed together to provide Independent Software Vendors and Linux developers with the opportunity to try out SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 (SLES 9) for IBM POWER, including 90 days of online updates. You can request a free evaluation kit.

Check two reviews of SuSE Linux 9.2: one at MadPenguin and one at LinuxGazette.