From:	 "Caroline Larnach" <clarnach@fphcom.com>
To:	 RWARWICK@fphcom.com
Subject: SuSE first and only Linux operating system for IBM iSeries
Date:	 Tue, 15 May 2001 13:01:32 +0100


This important announcement from SuSE Linux shows that by the being the
first and only Linux developer to offer an operating system for the
successor to AS/400 the new iSeries,  SuSE continues to dominate this major
section of the high end server market.


*** SuSE Linux Ready for IBM eServer iSeries ***

Technical Competence Makes SuSE First Linux Distribution for
Enterprise-Level eBusiness Servers

Borehamwood, UK * 15 May 2001 - IBM announced that iSeries, the  successor
to AS/400, will be generally available on May 25. SuSE  Linux AG continues
to show leadership in being the first, and so far the only provider
offering a Linux operating environment for the IBM iSeries range. Combined
with SuSE Linux, the new iSeries line of e-business servers provide
complete foundations for the integration of Internet and critical
applications from supply chain to fulfillment operations of any business.

As a member of the IBM eServer family, the iSeries is the successor to the
AS/400 series, which has been installed in over 700,000 businesses
worldwide. The iSeries increases the range of integrated business systems
that IBM provide. To support Linux on the iSeries, IBM is introducing
OS/400 V5R1. This release particularly excels through improved resource
management and for the first time, allows multiple operating systems to run
on an iSeries computer. In combination with patches that can be downloaded
for free from the SuSE ftp server (ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/suse/ppc/boot/iSeries/),
SuSE Linux 7.1 for PowerPC is the first Linux operating system available
for the IBM iSeries. Using SuSE on the iSeries allows easy evaluation of
Linux and is the perfect environment for development of Linux based
applications.

With logical partitioning (LPAR), the iSeries can run multiple operating
systems concurrently, such as OS/400 V5R1 and Linux. OS/400 V5R1 supports
Linux in a secondary partition and dynamically assigns resources like
processor performance and main memory. Communication between partitions
takes place via virtual TCP/IP connections without additional communication
hardware.

Businesses can use these features to operate services such as Webserving
for internet or intranet, firewalls, mail serving, or applications like
databases and ERP systems. Thus, companies can profit from proven Linux
applications without having to give up the reliability, scalability,
security and availability of iSeries they are already familiar with.

Furthermore, SuSE Linux on iSeries is ideal for consolidating heterogeneous
server farms. A uniform IT infrastructure within companies does not only
reduce immediate administration efforts but also expenses derived from
development or purchasing of strategic software products. Thus, Linux can
dramatically contribute to lower the running costs produced by large server
farms.

"IBM appreciates SuSE Linux because of its availability beyond any hardware
restraints", says Dirk Ott, Linux Marketing Manager EMEA Central Region of
IBM. "The fact that SuSE supports the new iSeries with Linux already at
this stage of its introduction into the market proves again the technical
competence of our partner and the lively cooperation the two companies
enjoy. Whether the use of ThinkPad or the mainframe computers of the
zSeries are concerned, we can recommend SuSE Linux to our most demanding
customers".

"SuSE is extremely pleased to be working so closely with the IBM iSeries
team on the delivery of the first Linux distribution for this platform",
says Dirk Hohndle, Chief Technology Officer, SuSE Linux AG.  "With the
iSeries platform, we can look forward to a huge increase in Linux uptake in
the small to medium business arena, especially in Europe where the iSeries
is particularly strong. SuSE Linux, with its renowned stability and ease of
use, will be a considerable asset to these smaller businesses who are now
seeing the benefits of Linux."

The PowerPC edition of SuSE Linux 7.1 (6 CDs, a 500 page manual, 60 days
installation support) has been available since the beginning of April,
directly from SuSE, from Business Partners, and in book and computer
stores.

*** About IBM eServer iSeries

IBM is the number one server company in the world. IBM eServer iSeries is
the high-performance, integrated business server for mid-market
companies. Combining traditional strengths of reliability, scalability,
security and service with the industry's hottest technologies, iSeries is a
highly versatile business server capable of managing and connecting a
company's core business to e-business.

IBM news releases and fact sheets are available at 
http://www.ibm.com.
IBM eServer news releases and fact sheets are available at 
http://www.ibm.com/eserver.

The IBM eServer brand consists of the established IBM e-business logo with
the following descriptive term "server" following it.

The IBM e-business logo, iSeries and xSeries are trademarks of IBM
Corporation. All others are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

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.

SuSE Linux Ltd. is the UK subsidiary of SuSE Linux AG and was founded in
October 1999. It provides leading Open Source technology to the UK market.

Additional information about SuSE can be found at http://www.suse.co.uk

For more information please contact:
Rupert Warwick or Caroline Larnach
T: 020 7436 4336 F: 202 7436 4224 E: rwarwick@fphcom.com or clarnach@fphcom.com




Caroline Larnach
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Fox Parrack Hirsch Communications
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