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While most computer manufactures target young people, KiWi PC has come up with a computer for elderly people. This is encouraging news for Linux users because it runs on the Linux operating system.

The new desktop computer enables seniors to get connected through customizable e-mail, internet and software applications. The device features an easy to use navigation system to simplify the user experience which Linux users will simply love.

The Linux based computer also integrates a fully customizable 'Me Menu' which allows users to conveniently access their favourite sites and programs straight from the desktop. For enhanced visual acuity, the model embeds large icons and text.

There is a pre-installed 'Evolution Mail' as well which lets consumers integrate their Yahoo!, Gmail, MSN, AOL or any other e-mail accounts. Users can further benefit from the device's base operating system accommodating a software center in order to download hundred of free applications.

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There are two things that can be associated to new Linux users and that is tragic and magic. And as to what part an individual would experience depends on a lot of factors. The first factor would be the ease of use, certainly Linux would be a user friendly application but since you are not used to it, the first experience on Linux would really be difficult. If the new user will tend to see things so complex to understand, he will surely forget about the idea and carry on with using his old operating system.

The second factor is the additional features. Surely, you will be looking for applications that can offer you will a lot of functionalities. It can make you more productive and efficient with your computer work.

Using the open source Spacewalk Project technology developed by its rival Linux vendor Red Hat, Novell has come up with a Linux system management solution named SUSE Linux. This solution allows users to update both SUSE Linux Enterprises Server (SLES) and Red Hat Enterprises Linux (RHES) installations.

SUSE Linux is compatible with all three major Linux systems: Spacewalk, RHES and SLES. The Novell team has made it easier to use Spacewalk in an SLES environment by using the RHN satellite code that Red Hat open sourced in 2008. Novell achieved this by making the code compatible with Zypp and AutoYast-the languages used by SUSE Linux.

SUSE Linux is an open source tool now and Red Hat users can easily migrate to it, but if you want new patches and feeds from Novell, you have to pay for them.

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