Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2000 10:18:31 -0800 (PST)
From: Peigi Cleminshaw <peigi@suse.com>
To: press@suse.com
Subject: [press] SuSE Announces Beta Version of SuSE Linux 6.3 for PowerPC




SuSE to offer award-winning SuSE Linux on PowerPC
Beta version announced at MacWorld

San Francisco, CA - January 4, 2000 - SuSE, one of the leading Linux
specialists worldwide, is announcing the availability of a beta-quality
version of SuSE Linux 6.3 for the Macintosh PowerPC at MacWorld in San
Francisco. The sales release of SuSE Linux for Power PC is planned for
this spring. Offering SuSE Linux on PowerPC supports SuSE's strategy of
cross-platform availability.

Based on the current version of SuSE Linux, the version for PowerPC "is
built from the same sources as all other versions of SuSE Linux, includes
all of the Open Source software found in the Intel version, and is
identical to use and administer to other SuSE Linux versions," says Dirk
H. Hondel, CTO of SuSE AG.

A free test CD with the Linux operating system and a selection of free
application programs can be obtained by contacting SuSE.  A version will
also be available on SuSE's ftp server (ftp.suse.com).

Like the currently available SuSE Linux 6.3 for Intel-compatible and
Compaq Alpha platforms, the version for Power PC also works with the
SuSE-specific administration tool YaST (Yet another Setup Tool) and SaX
(SuSE advanced X Configuration). YaST provides integrated user and group
administration and simplifies system administration. SaX sets up the
graphical interface.

"The continuing success of Linux in a professional environment depends on
as broad a hardware support as possible," says Roland Dyroff, executive
director of SuSE AG. "While SuSE Linux is well-established, particularly
in the server area of the industry, extensive hardware support allows you
to use SuSE Linux all the way through a company.  PowerPC users will soon
be able to profit from cross-platform use with a unified 'look and feel'
of SuSE Linux."

The package, including the handbook and 60-day installation support, has
an anticipated suggested retail price of EUR 46/US 49.95.

About SuSE: 

SuSE has been a commercial Linux developer and distributor since 1992,
making it one of the oldest international Linux companies. With a
workforce of over 180 people, SuSE has offices in Germany, the UK, Czech
Republic and in the US. SuSE's North American office is located in
Oakland, CA, where it offers technical support, consulting, Premier
Partner Programs for VARs and ISVs, and sales support to customers,
resellers, and distributors. Get further information about SuSE on
http://www.suse.com or by sending mail to info@suse.com.



Linux is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. Macintosh and Power Macintosh are
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPL). PowerPC is a
trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE: IBM).
Alpha is a trademark of Compaq Computer Corporation (NYSE: CPQ).

CONTACT:

Europe: 
Christian Egle
ce@suse.de
SuSE AG
Schanzaeckerstr. 10
D-90443 Nurnberg
Germany
T: +49-911/74053-31
F: +49-911/74177-55

US:
Chris N. Simmons
chris@suse.com
SuSE Inc.
580 Second St. Suite 210
Oakland CA 94607
T: 510-628-3380 
F: 510-628-3381

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