Date: Fri, 7 Apr 2000 12:33:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: Peigi Cleminshaw 
To: suse-announce-e@suse.com, oakland@suse.com, suma@suse.de, press@suse.com
Subject: [press] FREE SuSE LINUX CD IN MACTECH MAGAZINE! (fwd)

Press Release
For Immediate Distribution

FREE SuSE LINUX CD IN MACTECH MAGAZINE!

SuSE first to bring Enterprise level Linux to the Apple PowerPC platform 

Oakland and Westlake Village, California -- APRIL 7, 2000 -- SuSE Linux AG
and MacTech Magazine announced today that a free distribution CD of the
soon to be released SuSE Linux for the Apple PowerPC will be included in
the June 2000 issue of MacTech Magazine.

This CD will be a fully working distribution of Linux on the 2.2.14
kernel, with SuSE's powerful installation tool as well as other
open-source software. "SuSE is very excited to be introducing the first
fully engineered version of Linux for the Apple PowerPC," comments Dirk
Hohndel, CTO of SuSE Linux. "This release utilizes our knowledge,
successes, and technologies from our existing distributions. The user can
look forward to a simple installation and a user-friendly configuration at
the end of the setup." The CD does not expire and can be distributed
freely.

"With all of the buzz in the Macintosh community about Linux and its
relation to the next generation Mac OS, Macintosh techies are especially
interested in installing and exploring Linux," said Neil Ticktin,
Publisher of MacTech Magazine. "For over 15 years, MacTech has been
bringing its readers the latest information about Macintosh technical
issues and resources, MacTech is simply the perfect place for SuSE Linux,
a international technology leader in open source operating systems, to
make its Macintosh debut."

The June 2000 issue of MacTech Magazine will begin shipping in mid to late
May. New subscribers interested in receiving the June issue must start
their subscriptions before April 25, 2000 to insure delivery. Supplies of
this issue will be extremely limited -- and the issue will likely be very
difficult to get at the newsstand.

To celebrate the launch of SuSE Linux for the PPC, MacTech Magazine will
be offering a limited time, special subscription price. Subscribers can
begin new 12-month subscriptions or renew existing subscriptions before
April 25th at the special rate of only $39.95 (US domestic rate, US$59.95 for Canadian, $89.95 for international
rate). 

To take advantage of this offer online use this URL: 

     

Orders may also be placed by FAX at 805-494-9798 or by phone 800-MACDEV-1
(toll free), 805-494-9797 (outside US & Canada). These orders must
reference the "SuSE Linux" special offer to receive this limited time
rate.

The full SuSE Linux for PPC version will also be available through
, and resellers, at a suggested retail price of
$49.95. The full version includes a six CD set, which contains over 1000
applications plus a manual and installation support.

About SuSE:

Founded in 1992, SuSE Linux is the international technology leader in open
source operating system (OS) software, setting new standards for quality
and ease of use. Its award-winning SuSE Linux 6.3 includes thousands of
third party Linux applications supported by extensive professional
consulting and support services, excellent documentation, comprehensive
hardware support, and an encyclopedic set of Linux tools. Targeting Web
and enterprise server environments, SuSE's distribution, surrounding
features, effective configuration and intelligent design result in the
most complete Linux solution available today.

SuSE Holding AG, headquartered in Germany, and SuSE Inc., based in
Oakland, CA, are privately held companies focused entirely on supporting
the Linux community, Open Source development and the GNU General Public
License. With a workforce of over 340 people worldwide, SuSE has offices
in Germany, the UK, Czech Republic and in the US. More than 50,000
business customers, including Daimler-Chrysler and Siemens, use SuSE Linux
worldwide due to its stability and high quality.

SuSE received the award for "Best Linux Distribution" at LinuxWorld Expo
2000 in New York. Further awards: Favorite Linux Distribution: Linux
World, Conference and Expo, February 2000 and March 1999: Favorite Linux
Distribution, Reader's Choice Awards: Linux Journal, 1/99; PC Professional
4/99; Computer Bild 6/99; PC Intern 4/99; PC Magazin 4/99, PC Answers
8/99. SuSE contributes considerably to Linux development projects such as
the Linux kernel, glibc, XFree86TM, KDE, ISDN4Linux, ALSA (Advanced Linux
Sound Architecture) and USB (Universal Serial Bus). Additional information
about SuSE can be found at http://www.suse.com.


About Xplain Corporation and MacTech Magazine 

Xplain Corporation has three divisions -- publishing, mail order and
custom services. The publishing division includes MacTech(r) Magazine
http://www.mactech.com/, and THINK Reference(tm). The mail order division
operates Developer Depot(r) http://www.devdepot.com/, Depot Store(sm), and
the Depot(sm). Custom services provides marketing building activities
including custom publishing and trade show services including such
projects as Developer Central(tm) and fulfillment services. Founded in
1984, the company has its offices in Westlake Village, California.

MacTech Magazine, the journal of Macintosh technology and development, has
been the definitive technical resource for the Macintosh since 1984 in
over 60 countries. In addition to web, networking and content coverage,
MacTech brings you columns and articles on new Macintosh technology,
programming tools and tricks, Macintosh hardware, and systems. Read
detailed how to's, in depth reviews, conference reports, introductions to
technologies, viewpoints on the platform, the software, and the technology
that makes Macintosh something special. Full source code listings
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For further information about MacTech Magazine or Xplain Corporation
please contact:

   Nick DeMello
   Xplain Corporation
   805-494-9797
   marketing@xplain.com

For further information about SuSE please contact:

Agency:

   The Terpin Group
   111 Anza Blvd.
   Burlingame, CA 94010
   Phone: 650-344-4944
   Fax: 650-344-4992
   E-mail: xvonwedel@terpin.com
   Web: http://www.terpin.com

SuSE Worldwide:

   Christian Egle
   ce@suse.de
   SuSE GmbH
   Schanzaeckerstr. 10
   90443 Nuernberg
   T: +49-(0)911-7405344
   F: +49-(0)911-7417755

SuSE US:

   Peigi Cleminshaw
   peigi@suse.com
   SuSE Inc.
   580 Second St., Suite 210
   Oakland CA 94607
   T: 510-628-3380
   F: 510-628-3381


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