Novell: openSUSE for All Linux Users

Novell (NASDAQ: NOVL) is making a play for Linux users new and old with the release of its openSUSE 11 distribution.

Version 11 introduces an installer, improved package management and updated key open source packages.

The new distribution is Novell's attempt to put its best stuff out on the field as it ramps up the competition against Red Hat's Fedora and Ubuntu Linux in the growing Linux community.

Joe Brockmeier, openSUSE community manager, told InternetNews.com that openSUSE 11's strength is its targeting of end users making the switch from Vista. "We're also targeting the longtime Linux users," he added.

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