Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 16:55:15 +0200
From: Martina Eckstein <meck@suse.de>
To: lwn@lwn.net
Subject:  "SuSE Linux 7.1 for Sun Microsystems' Sparc Architecture Now Available"

*** SuSE Linux 7.1 for Sun Microsystems' Sparc Architecture Now 
Available ***

Nuremberg, Germany, April 12, 2001 - Today, SuSE Linux, the 
international technology leader and provider of Open Source 
solutions, announced the release of SuSE Linux 7.1 for the Sparc 
architecture of Sun Microsystems.

SuSE Linux 7.1 for Sparc comes with the proven Linux Kernel 2.2.18 
as well as the latest Kernel 2.4.2 as a special bonus for 
technophile users. SuSE Linux 7.1 is based on the program library 
glibc 2.2. The popular SBUS graphics cards are supported by 
XFree86 4.0.2.

The scope of applications with LFS (Large File Support) as well as 
the number of applications that support IPv6 (Internet Protocol 
Version 6) has grown. IPv6, which is gradually replacing IPv4, 
allows the use of additional IP addresses and much more flexible 
routing. Further, individual program packages can be installed 
with SuSE's installation and administration tool YaST2, from CD-
ROM or, a new feature, from the SuSE FTP server. RPMs with SuSE 
GnuPG key provide additional security during system updates. The 
graphical user interface KDE 2.0.1 ensures a maximum degree of 
user friendliness and functionality.

SuSE Linux is the only operating system that supports the Sparc 
platform, IA32, PowerPC, Alpha, and S/390 processors. SuSE Linux' 
compatibility and availability across multiple platforms 
establishes itself as an advanced operating system base with a 
high level of investment security, ideal for the professional 
utilization in servers. 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 minimal. 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 7.1 for Sparc (Item No. 99985-21SPC) is supplied on 
five CD-ROMs with online documentation. It can be obtained 
exclusively directly from SuSE at the price of EUR 159 plus VAT. 
SuSE Linux 7.1 for Sparc is suitable for deployment in 32-bit 
machines of the Sun4c and Sun4m series, as well as for 64-bit 
machines of the Sun4u series. SuSE also offers installation and 
maintenance support services subject to additional charges.

SuSE Linux 7.1 for Sparc is also available for download from 
ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/sparc/suse-sparc/

Further information on SuSE Linux 7.1 for Sparc can be found at 
http://www.suse.de/en/produkte/susesoft/index.html

*** 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 further information on SuSE please visit 
http://www.suse.de/en/

Contact:
Martina Eckstein
International PR
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