Suse Linux Professional 9.2

Suse Linux Professional 9.2, Linux kernel 2.6 plus GNOME 2.6 and KDE 3.3 user desktop environments, Improved mobility, Fast, secure operating system with 1,000+ open-source applications, Work with graphics and multimedia files; configure home networks Suse Linux Professional 9.2 from Novell combines a fast, secure operating system and more than 1,000 popular open-source applications. It is the first complete Linux package to harness both the improved Linux kernel 2.6 and the recently enhanced GNOME 2.6 and KDE 3.3 user desktop environments.

Ideal for Linux users and technical enthusiasts, Suse Linux Professional 9.2 improves support for mobile users and delivers a host of essential tools. Wherever you go, you can use it to browse the Web, create and share documents, work with graphics and multimedia files, configure home networks, and develop applications. And if you are considering deploying Linux in your business, Suse Linux Professional 9.2 gives you an exciting preview of upcoming open-source technologies, many of which will soon be available in enterprise Linux products from Novell.

Improved Mobility

Suse Linux Professional 9.2 signifies a major improvement in mobility for Linux. It offers complete Bluetooth wireless support:

* Automatic recognition of Bluetooth-enabled devices
* Simplified Bluetooth configuration (via YaST)
* Streamlined data synchronization with Bluetooth cell phones and Palm Pilot

Suse Linux Professional 9.2 enables you to easily connect to and move between Wireless LANs (WLANs) and other network connections. Moreover, its enhanced suspend-to-disk feature now runs on virtually every laptop.

Easy-to-Use Desktop Interfaces

After a swift, intuitive installation you'll be able to easily navigate Suse Linux Professional 9.2. It includes both the GNOME 2.6 and KDE 3.3 interfaces, which were recently enhanced to improve collaboration, file synchronization, security, and usability.

The latest versions of GNOME and KDE provide users with the newest innovations for Linux. Users have their choice--GNOME, KDE, or even both. Novell is a major contributor to both projects.

Essential Productivity Applications

Suse Linux Professional 9.2 helps you get the job done. Whether you're writing a document, creating a spreadsheet, editing HTML, or modifying a database, you'll have all the tools you need. Suse Linux Professional 9.2 includes OpenOffice.org 1.1.3, a popular open-source productivity suite, as well as new versions of TextMaker and PlanMaker, two fast commercial office applications from SoftMaker that are highly compatible with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Suse Linux Professional 9.2 delivers better communication and synchronization by offering the most current versions of Novell Evolution and Kontact. These leading Linux e-mail and personal information management applications have improved interfaces for Microsoft Exchange, Novell GroupWise, and Suse Linux Openexchange Server. In addition, Suse Linux Professional 9.2 delivers SEP Sesam, a full-featured graphical backup program, and Acroread, an easy-to-use open source .PDF reader.

Key Multimedia and Graphics Tools

With numerous multimedia and graphics tools, Suse Linux Professional 9.2 is suited to users with all degrees of experience. For multimedia users, Suse Linux Professional 9.2 includes a professional video-editing tool, a new default sound player, and RealPlayer, the well-known multifunctional media player from Real Networks. Graphics creators receive Inkscape, a robust Linux vector-graphic tool, Tux Paint for novice picture processing, and GIMP, the professional image processor (comparable to Adobe Photoshop) that reads and writes more than 34 different formats.

Security, Administration, and Network Enhancements

Suse Linux Professional 9.2 protects your systems: it includes a firewall that automatically activates upon installation as well as a fully configurable virtual private network (VPN). In addition, you'll enjoy improved integration with other servers and the ability to easily switch between different network connections.

Rich Development Environments

Suse Linux Professional 9.2 is ideal for Linux and independent software vendor (ISV) developers. It offers outstanding development environments: KDevelop, Eclipse, and Mono. Through their rich toolsets and broad standards support, you can build effective cross-platform applications with unprecedented speed.

The most successful and best-selling Linux distribution worldwide, Suse Linux has won numerous industry awards.

SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 from Novell combines a fast, secure operating system and more than 1,000 popular open source applications. It is the first complete Linux package to harness both the improved Linux kernel 2.6 and the recently enhanced KDE 3.3 and GNOME 2.6 user desktop environments. Ideal for Linux enthusiasts and developers, SUSE LINUX Professional 9.2 improves support for mobile users and delivers a host of essential tools. Wherever you go, you can use it to browse the Web.

Complete, fast & secure operating system includes more than 1,000 Linux & Open Source applications; email, Web browsing, office, multimedia, networking, graphics & more. Novell SUSE Linux Professional 9.2 simplifies WLAN & Bluetooth connections and streamline data synchronization with cell phones, handhelds and other mobile devices.