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08.10.05
Novell Opens Up SUSE
 By David Utter
The technology company announced at LinuxWorld an open version of the SUSE Linux
distribution.
Following in the footsteps of Sun Microsystems,
Novell has made an open distribution of the
SUSE Linux operating system available online.
Novell disclosed the project at the LinuxWorld
Conference Expo in San Francisco. In a press release, the company noted that community
participation in SUSE Linux version 10.0 begins with a beta release, available
now for download.
The company will still deliver a shrinkwrapped version of the OS for retail sale.
Those prepackaged distributions will contain the OS and extras like additional
software, documentation, and installation support.
OpenSUSE will utilize BugZilla
for bug tracking and reporting. Novell plans to expand access to its AutoBuild
system to openSUSE developers as it rolls out new project features.
Novell cites a comparison and contrast to Fedora in the openSUSE FAQ. The project
has non-technical users as its focus, and considers Fedora more aimed at savvier
technical users. "Only the openSUSE project refines its Linux distribution to
the point where non-technical users can have a successful Linux experience," Novell
says in the openSUSE FAQ.
About the Author:
David Utter is a staff writer for WebProNews covering technology
and business. |
