[Novalug] OpenSUSE 11.2 now available

Kevin Chin kevinchin5@gmail.com
Thu Nov 12 09:36:11 EST 2009


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openSUSE Project Releases Major Update

WALTHAM, Mass. - Nov. 12, 2009 – The openSUSE Project, a worldwide project
sponsored by Novell, announced today that openSUSE 11.2 is immediately
available for download at http://software.opensuse.org . openSUSE is a
secure and stable Linux-based operating system that is easy to use and
includes everything needed to get started with Linux on the desktop or
server. The openSUSE distribution provides the foundation for the
award-winning SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell.

What's New in openSUSE 11.2
openSUSE is an excellent Linux distribution not only for experienced Linux
users, but also for users who are new to Linux and interested in
experiencing the leading edge of open source software. The openSUSE 11.2
release reflects nearly a year of development and features new releases of
Firefox, OpenOffice.org, GNOME, KDE, and more than 1,000 open source desktop
applications. openSUSE also boasts a full suite of server software, and a
rich selection of open source development tools.


Some of the new and interesting features of this release include:

KDE 4.3, a major update to the KDE platform, which offers improved
networking support, and better integration of Firefox and OpenOffice.org
with the KDE environment.

GNOME 2.28, the latest release of the popular GNOME desktop, which includes
a brand new theme, improved software update application, improvements in
GNOME's Webcam and video application, and new functionality to prepare the
GNOME platform for GNOME 3.0 in 2010. This includes a preview release of
GNOME 3.0 with GNOME Shell.

OpenOffice.org 3.1 is a complete office productivity suite compatible with
Microsoft Office. This release includes improvements to change tracking and
collaboration in Writer, and major enhancements to the drawing application.

Robust social networking capabilities with the addition of GNOME and KDE
microblogging clients that handle multiple social network sites, including
Gwibber and Choqok.

Storage improvements such as the ability to encrypt the entire hard disk for
greater data security. Users can also take advantage of the next generation
of file systems for Linux with Ext4 or btrfs.

First technology preview of WebYaST: a Web-based remote administration tool
for openSUSE systems that enables simplified maintenance and administration.


Usability enhancements which include the ability to install GNOME or KDE
live media from USB, numerous improvements to make openSUSE 11.2 run better
on netbooks, and support for in-place upgrades using Zypper, so users of
openSUSE 11.1 can update to 11.2 without running an installer at all.


Availability
The openSUSE 11.2 release reflects the collaboration between Novell and the
larger openSUSE contributor community. The release is available immediately
in four versions on x86 and x86-64 platforms. openSUSE is free of charge and
free to distribute. To join the openSUSE community or download openSUSE 11.2
today, visit http://www.opensuse.org .
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