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Katherine Gill
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                 SuSE Linux Ready for IBM eServer iSeries
     Technical Competence Powers SuSE As First Linux Distribution for
                    Enterprise-Level eBusiness Servers

Stuttgart, Germany - - SuSE Linux AG announced that they are the first
provider supporting IBM's eServer iSeries, which is available on May 25, on
a Linux operating system. 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.

The new iSeries family is the successor of the AS/400 series, which has
been installed in over 700,000 businesses worldwide. iSeries enlarges the
offer IBM provides in the field of integrated business computers. At the
same time IBM introduces version 5 and thus launches a new release of its
OS/400 operating system, 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, SuSE Linux can support our most demanding
customers".

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 SuSE

SuSE Linux is the international technology leader and solutions provider in
Open Source operating system software. SuSE's unique expertise in Linux and
its largest development team worldwide dedicated to Open Source software
has contributed to the recognition of SuSE as the most complete Linux
solution available today.

SuSE Linux AG, headquartered in Germany, and SuSE Inc., based in Oakland,
CA, are privately held companies focused entirely on supporting the Linux
community and Open Source development. With a workforce of more than 500
people worldwide, SuSE has offices throughout Europe, Latin America and in
the US.

LINUX is a trademark of Linus Torvalds. All other names and trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.