Seen that? - Hacking SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10

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Hacking SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 HackITLinux

SuSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 This article, written by Jem Matzen, teaches you how to hack a SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10. It is a bit risky, the directions can change your operating system, which Novell does not support. The hacks have all been tested and shouldn't do any damage to your software, but something could happen. This guide covers how to install or upgrade the Java Development Kit, install software [...] Read More


Introducing SUSE Studio HackITLinux

Novell's recently-launched SUSE Studio is designed to make it as easy as possible to build Linux-based software appliances. "It provides a convenient interface for creating custom versions of Novell's SUSE Linux distribution with specialized configurations," notes Ars Technica's Ryan Paul. "The service is part of Novell's broader SUSE Appliance Program initiative." "The idea of the software appliance isn't new, of course, but what SUSE and Novell have done here is take creating [...] Read More


HP and Novell Partner on $519 Linux PC HackITLinux

HP and Novell this week announced plans to offer Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop on HP's $519 Compaq dc5850 PC, starting December 15th. "The suite provides a number of applications, including a web browser, Open Office, multimedia tools and e-mail software," writes IT Examiner's Aharon Etengoff. "HP is also collaborating with Novell to develop a range of educational software solutions such as math, art and word games." "Grant Ho, Senior Product Marketing [...] Read More


Novell is using Web 2.0 to promote linux in the enterprise Tech Intelligence

When Novell adopted linux, we all thought this was not going to last. But it seems that it is a (relative) success, as Novell has made SUSE Linux grow up and they've accomplished selling it to lots of customers. After their deal with Microsoft, which has given Novell the reputation of a traitor - they have struck a deal with the enemy. Although opinions differ on this matter, Novell seems [...] Read More


Linux ain't Linux The CIO Weblog

Although Linux devotees, by virtue of their oppressed minority status in the enterprise software market, have been forced to band together in the public sphere and make common cause against the dark forces of proprietary, closed-source software. All this merry singing and hand-holding has eclipsed the fact, to the general public, that in fact there are quite a number of different permutations of Linux out there, each with its own [...] Read More