From:	 Martina Eckstein <meck@suse.de>
To:	 lwn@lwn.net
Subject: "SuSE Linux 7.2 Available for Intel Itanium Systems"
Date:	 Tue, 29 May 2001 23:55:52 +0200


*** SuSE Linux 7.2 Available for Intel Itanium Systems ***

Nuremberg, Germany, May 29th 2001 - Today, SuSE Linux, the 
international technology leader and solutions provider in Open 
Source, announced the release of the first Linux operating system 
for Intel's Itanium-based systems. The port of SuSE Linux 7.2 to 
Intel's 64-bit architecture emphasizes SuSE as a leading provider 
of server solutions for the most demanding enterprise clients 
worldwide.

With its new release, SuSE meets the needs of application 
developers who want to port their Linux applications to the 
Itanium platform. SuSE Linux 7.2 for Itanium systems also 
constitutes the ideal basis for the evaluation and deployment of 
Linux on Itanium systems in professional server environments. 
Itanium-based systems offer companies a suitable basis for high 
availability, scalability, flexibility, and functionality.

"End-users and developers will be able to take advantage of the 
64-bit capabilities of Itanium-based platforms and the technical 
competence of SuSE with the release of SuSE's 7.2 Linux," said 
Victor Krutul, manager Operating System Programs, Intel 
Corporation. "Linux on Itanium-based systems will provide high 
performance, reliability, and flexibility to IT professionals."

SuSE Linux 7.2 for Itanium systems is based on state-of-the-art 
Linux technology, including the latest Linux Kernel 2.4.4.  
Besides the actual operating system, the package comprises of 
1,500 applications on 6 CD-ROMs, enabling the setup of Intranet 
and Internet solutions as well as setup and protection of 
heterogeneous networks. Professional users get all tools needed 
for setting up WWW, proxy, mail, and news servers in Linux. The 
support of large files up to 4 TByte equips SuSE Linux 7.2 for 
Itanium systems for utilization as server system for complex 
database applications. A wide array of development tools helps to 
speed up the implementation of specific adaptations. The graphical 
user interfaces KDE 2.1 and GNOME 1.4 are included in the package.

The SuSE installation and configuration program YaST2 is a 
powerful tool for user and system administration. Graphical YaST2 
screens facilitate the configuration and maintenance of various 
network services like Samba, NFS, and BIND. The SuSE tool ALICE 
(Automatic Linux Installation and Configuration Environment) 
provides the basis for rational configuration management in 
company networks.

Due to its availability and compatibility across multiple 
platforms, SuSE Linux is the perfect operating system base for 
professional server deployment providing investment security on a 
long-term basis. SuSE Linux not only boasts comprehensive network 
capabilities, stability, and flexibility, but it also paves the 
way to a uniform and rational administration of heterogeneous 
networks, regardless of the platform being used. Accordingly, 
development and acquisition costs for strategic software products 
are minimized. The low acquisition costs of the Linux operating 
system and the permanently reduced administration expenditures 
contribute to considerable savings in the operating costs for 
large server farms.

SuSE Linux 7.2 for IA64 can be obtained exclusively directly from 
SuSE from June 20. The package includes SuSE Linux 7.2 for Itanium 
systems on 6 CDs, a manual and additionally SuSE Linux 7.2 
Professional. The purchase price of 245 Euro includes 60 days of 
installation support by phone, fax, or e-mail.

*** About SuSE Linux AG 

SuSE Linux AG, Nuremberg/Germany, is one of the world's leading 
providers of complete solutions based on the Open Source operating 
system Linux. In addition to operating systems and application 
software for private customers, SuSE Linux AG offers software 
solutions and complete systems for the deployment of Linux in 
companies.

SuSE supports its enterprise customers with a comprehensive range 
of qualified consulting, training, and support services. The 
company, which hosts the world's largest development team for Open 
Source solutions, has made its unique project and support know-how 
accessible via the Internet in the largest existing Linux 
knowledge database. Currently SuSE Linux AG has more than 500 
employees. The company runs subsidiaries in six countries. For 
detailed information on SuSE please visit http://www.suse.de/en/

Press contact:
Martina Eckstein
International Public Relations

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