SLED 11: The Microsoft-Friendly Linux

SLED 11: The Microsoft-Friendly Linux By Jason Brooks March 26, 2009 The latest release of Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop, Version 11, is probably the most Microsoft-friendly Linux desktop ever, with support for various Microsoft formats and protocols that extend the functionality of Linux desktop regulars such as OpenOffice.org, Firefox and Evolution. These additions, combined with Novell's enterprise-friendly support plans, might just convince companies that the time is right to make a move from Windows. Take a look. READ MORE... ADVERTISEMENT Brought to you by St. Bernard Cut Your Web Filtering Expense, Make the SWITCH! You need the iPrism Switch Kit--the fast, easy way to get the #1 Web Filtering appliance and ditch those high-priced renewals. The Switch Kit makes it easy to switch your current Web filter to iPrism. Find out what's included in the Switch Kit now. Click here. Additional Top Stories •   Novell Desktop Linux Ready for Enterprise, but Lacks Some Features •   Michael Dell Confirms: Dell Smartphone or MID Coming •   T-Mobile WebConnect USB Laptop Stick Offers 3G Connectivity eWEEK Editor's Pick Newsletter Management You are currently subscribed to the eWEEK Editor's Pick newsletter as: ignoble.experiment@arconati.us If you no longer wish to receive the eWEEK Editor's Pick newsletter, unsubscribe here Ziff Davis Enterprise 28 East 28th Street New York, New York 10016 Privacy Policy