Novell Nterprise Linux Services released

Novell Nterprise Linux Services Changes the Face of Enterprise
Computing

 - Novell Nterprise Linux Services 1.0 provides integrated file, print,
messaging, directory and management services on Linux, wrapped in
support, training and consulting services
 - Novell stands apart among major vendors in helping customers
experience the promise of Linux

PROVO, Utah -- Dec. 16, 2003 -- Novell today gave enterprise Linux
customers expectations for a happy new year, announcing the availability
of Novell(R) Nterprise(TM) Linux Services 1.0. Delivering file, print,
messaging, directory and management services in an integrated package
that runs and will be supported on the SUSE* LINUX Enterprise Server and
Red Hat* Enterprise Linux distributions, Nterprise Linux Services is a
suite of enterprise-ready software that allows organizations to
economically replace Windows* servers and extend traditional
"NetWare(R)" services to the Linux platform, while keeping the security,
reliability and functionality Novell products are known for.

"The shift toward open source in the enterprise is about solving real
business problems, including dramatically reducing IT costs, and Novell
is out front carrying the banner directly to customers," said Jack
Messman, Novell chairman and CEO.

While Linux is a stable and mature operating system, a recent survey of
large companies cited lack of support, immaturity of products, lack of
applications and lack of skills as the top barriers to the adoption of
Linux in the enterprise. Nterprise Linux Services -- when combined with
Novell support, education and consulting services along with partner
solutions -- eliminates or reduces those barriers by providing
enterprise-ready applications and middleware backed by a global
ecosystem that today's businesses need.

Martin Fink, vice president of Linux, HP, said, "At HP, we are focused
on enabling customers to deploy Linux solutions with confidence and use
Linux as a core infrastructure component of an adaptive enterprise. HP
and Novell share the goals of providing Linux customers with
enterprise-strength Linux; Novell Nterprise Linux Services will help
Linux customers realize the full potential of HP's open,
industry-standard platforms."

Trusted and Secure Network Services for Today's Enterprise
Nterprise Linux Services 1.0 features the following proven, integrated
software solutions:
 - Virtual Office -- Self-service and collaboration capabilities,
ensuring the work experience follows users wherever they choose to
work.
 - eDirectory(TM) -- High-end directory services that provide an
identity foundation to strengthen enterprise security and decrease
management costs of cross-platform business systems.
 - Novell iFolder(R) -- Personal file management that lets users'
critical business data securely follow them, no matter where they go or
what machine they happen to be using at the time.
 - iPrint -- Print services that let users easily print from any
location, reducing help desk calls.
 - NetMail(R) -- Internet messaging and calendaring that promote
productive collaboration, while easily scaling to match customer
growth.
 - iManager -- Web-based management for simplifying and reducing the
costs of managing business system platforms.
 - Novell Resource Management  -- Powered by Ximian(R) Red Carpet(TM),
the world leader in secure, automated software management for Linux
servers.

Novell's Linux service commitment includes the "Certified Linux
Engineer" program, which debuted this month to limited audiences and
will be available worldwide in February. It will enable both current
Certified Novell Engineers(SM) and Linux professionals who have no prior
knowledge of Novell software to support Linux distributions and the
Novell software running on them. In addition, Novell provides
around-the-clock support for Novell applications running on Linux and
the Linux distributions themselves, along with "best effort" support for
the open source components such as Apache, MySQL* and PHP that are in
the distribution. Novell's ability to provide a fully supported solution
in an open source environment exceeds anything provided by competitors
such as Red Hat or Microsoft.

"To realize the full potential business value of Linux, customers need
a reliable source for applications, tools and support services," said
Sam Greenblatt, senior vice president and chief architect of Computer
Associates' Linux Technology Group. "Novell and CA are working together
to ensure that these three essential value-adds are available from
proven industry leaders -- enabling customers to confidently embrace
Linux as a strategic enterprise platform with accelerated
time-to-benefit."

Novell's Delivery on the Promise of One Net and Linux
Since Novell's March 2000 introduction of its "one Net" vision of a
world without information boundaries, Novell has consistently delivered
solutions across computing platforms, including Linux. With the purchase
of Ximian in August and the pending acquisition of SUSE LINUX announced
in November, Novell continues to fulfill its commitment to providing a
complete range of Linux solutions, including Nterprise Linux Services.
Accompanied by comprehensive Novell technical support, training and
consulting services for Linux, Nterprise Linux Services lets customers
effectively choose what's best for their present and future enterprise.
It puts customers on a path to being able to run all of Novell's
advanced networking services on Linux, on Novell NetWare, or on both.

The additions of Ximian and SUSE bring Novell invaluable open source
and Linux expertise, along with world-class software such as Ximian Red
Carpet, SUSE LINUX, Ximian Desktop 2 and the Mono(TM) project.
Businesses need choice and flexibility, and while Microsoft and Red Hat
are imposing unpalatable licensing terms and attempting to dictate when
businesses buy their software, Novell is committed to partnering with
customers to provide real solutions to real business problems.

Pricing and Availability
Novell Nterprise Linux Services 1.0 will be available Dec. 18 through
Novell Authorized Resellers(SM) and solution providers for a suggested
$59 per user. Novell customers with NetWare upgrade protection or
maintenance agreements with Novell will receive Nterprise Linux Services
1.0 for no additional charge. Novell is also delivering a set of
methodologies that provide valuable migration and Nterprise Linux
Services integration assistance for customers moving from UNIX*, Windows
or NetWare. These methodology offerings are available through Novell
consulting or Novell partners worldwide. For more information, visit
http://www.novell.com/linux/linux_consulting.html.

Nterprise Linux Services is part of Novell Nterprise, a set of
offerings that improve communication, simplify and automate network
management, and allow workers to be productive regardless of location,
device or platform. For more information about Nterprise Linux Services
and Novell's Linux strategy, visit http://www.novell.com/linux.

About Novell
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) is a leading provider of information
solutions that deliver secure identity management (Novell Nsure(TM)),
Web application development (Novell exteNd(TM)) and cross-platform
networking services (Novell Nterprise), all supported by strategic
consulting and professional services (Novell Ngage(SM)). Novell's vision
of one Net -- a world without information boundaries -- helps customers
realize the value of their information securely and economically. For
more information, call Novell's Customer Response Center at (888)
321-4CRC (4272) or visit http://www.novell.com. Press should visit
http://www.novell.com/pressroom.

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