Dear SuSE Linux customers and friends, SuSE Linux announced the availability of the first enterprise-class Linux desktop solution, SuSE Linux Desktop -- a user-friendly, flexible, SuSE maintained desktop built for large IT infrastructures, software development and high performance computing environments.
SuSE Linux Desktop including 5 workstations and maintenance for one year is USD 598 (plus shipping and sales tax if applicable), additional workstation licenses are available. We are now shipping the product directly from our webshop: http://store.suse.com Starting today, as a special offer till 08/31/03, there is a USD 50 discount, in oder to get this discount please use the following link for your order: http://shop.suse.com/sld If you have any questions about the product, please send them to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The product is also available at SuSE Linux business partners, please go to http://www.suse.com/us/company/suse/retailers/index.html for a complete list. The final element of SuSE's multi-stage desktop product strategy, SuSE Linux Desktop is also available with five-year maintenance - a first for Linux desktops. "SuSE Linux Desktop is unique in the industry, combining the cost-efficiency, ease of deployment and innovation of Linux with a five-year maintenance program," said Richard Seibt, CEO of SuSE Linux. "We believe this is the product that will bring Linux to enterprise desktops across the whole world." SuSE also announced the first hardware certifications for SuSE Linux Desktop. In June, IBM ThinkPads A31 and T40 and IBM NetVista desktop computers will be awarded the label "Certified for SuSE Linux Desktop," ensuring smooth interaction between hardware and software, even under high workloads. SuSE Linux Desktop has already achieved Linux Standards Base (LSB) Certification, verifying adherence to the community and industry developed standards for Linux distributions and Linux-based applications. SuSE Linux Desktop and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 - common codebase for workstations and servers By deploying SuSE Linux Desktop in combination with SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8, Powered by UnitedLinux, businesses worldwide will have the first complete Linux enterprise platform, certified for the solutions of the world's leading ISVs and IHVs, with server and client perfectly tuned. Based on a uniform codebase, the combination of SuSE Linux Desktop and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server simplifies system administration within complex IT networks -- reducing administration, training and support costs -- dramatically lowering total cost of ownership. Enhanced regularly over a period of five years with new features, fixes, and other improvements, SuSE Linux Desktop and SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 offer maximum system availability, long-term planning security and return-on-investment. "SuSE Linux Desktop on HP desktops and workstations marks the next stage in the evolution of the Linux operating system," said Martin Fink, vice president of Linux, HP. "Users now get the price/performance advantage of Linux on one flexible and efficient platform to run enterprise-level applications on their desktops and one vendor - HP - to support them along the way." Codeweavers CrossOver Office 2.0 enables the seamless utilization of Word, Excel and PowerPoint from MS Office 97/2000/XP as well as MS Outlook, Visio 2000 and other Microsoft applications. IBM Lotus Notes can also be utilized on the SuSE Linux Desktop. Agfa Monotype fonts ensure true format printing and display of Microsoft documents. Further information can be found at http://www.suse.com/e-desktop/ Best Regards, Holger Dyroff General Manager Americas +-------------------------------------------------------------------------+ Holger Dyroff, SuSE Inc., 318 Harrison, Oakland, CA 94607 USA E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Voice: +1 510 628 3380 ext 5024 FAX: +1 510 628 3381 http://www.suse.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
