Novell Announces Availability of SUSE Linux 10.0

Posted on September 7, 2005 10:20 AM by Rob Williams

MARKHAM, Ontario – Sept. 7, 2005 – Novell today announced SUSE* Linux 10.0 will be available in retail and online stores in early October 2005. SUSE Linux 10.0 is uniquely designed among Linux* distributions to create an easy, user-friendly experience, delivering everything that enthusiasts and home users need to get started with Linux. In addition to a full featured desktop, SUSE Linux 10.0 includes more than 1,500 open source Linux applications and packages that can be optionally installed for advanced Web hosting, application development and home networking. The retail version comes with installation support and comprehensive manuals to help users get the most out of Linux at a very low cost. As a result, both home users and developers who want to leverage the power, security and reliability of Linux can tap SUSE Linux 10.0 as a cost-effective choice for their core computing needs.

SUSE Linux 10.0 is created by the openSUSE project, a recently launched community initiative sponsored by Novell that promotes the use of Linux everywhere. A first for Novell, SUSE Linux 10.0 will include code changes and bug fixes initiated with developer input from across the worldwide Linux community. Thanks to active developer involvement and interest in the beta versions, SUSE Linux 10.0 will establish new benchmarks for ease of installation, configuration and use.

The full featured desktop delivered in SUSE Linux 10.0 includes the newest version of the popular Firefox Web browser; the latest version of the Windows-compatible OpenOffice.org 2.0 office suite; email and instant messaging clients; graphics creation, editing, and management applications; plus important security tools like spam blockers, anti-virus software and an integrated firewall. Among the numerous new and updated features are the Beagle desktop search engine and Amarok with MP3 support out of the box.

Check out the full press release for the product here! You can be sure, as this is my favorite distro, to see a review of the product after release, here on the site.

Rob Williams

Rob founded Techgage in 2005 to be an 'Advocate of the consumer', focusing on fair reviews and keeping people apprised of news in the tech world. Catering to both enthusiasts and businesses alike; from desktop gaming to professional workstations, and all the supporting software.