SuSE launches Standard Server 8

SUSE LINUX Targets Small and Medium-Sized Businesses with New Standard
Edition of Server Family

SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 offers low price plus easy installation and
administration 

Nuremberg, October 7, 2003 - SUSE LINUX today announced the expansion of the
SUSE LINUX Server family with the release of SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 -
aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.

Available for Intel and AMD 32-bit processors (x86) and supporting up to two
CPUs, SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 includes features such as Internet access,
e-mail, file and print services, plus graphical configuration wizards -
enabling Linux novices in small and medium-sized organizations to easily set
up the server as a Windows domain controller, file and print server in
Windows environments, Internet gateway, E-Mail server, application server,
DNS server and DHCP server. 

"By expanding the SUSE LINUX Server family with SUSE LINUX Standard Server,
we give smaller organizations and departments a versatile solution that
incorporates all the functionality they expect from a server operating
system," said Juergen Geck, chief technology officer, SUSE LINUX. "Customers
will be excited about Standard Server's usability, saving both time and costs
for the implementation and administration of their IT networks."

Easy setup - Efficient user administration 

With its graphical user interface and configuration wizards, SUSE LINUX
Standard Server 8 can be set up in a convenient way. For the installation,
users just enter network address, information on the Internet provider and
company/user name. SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 includes webbased remote
administration and provides external staff members secure access to company
data via Virtual Privat Network (VPN). 
 
In SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8, user data are administered in a central
directory service (LDAP). The detailed administration of permissions using
Access Control Lists (ACL) ensures data security. SUSE LINUX Standard Server
8 enables the quick and easy configuration and modification of ACLs even from
remote hosts.

Client hosts can easily be connected to SUSE LINUX Standard Server. The
automatic allocation of network IP addresses (DHCP) can be configured by
means of a graphical interface. Windows machine domain accounts are set up
automatically. 

Pricing, Availability and Surrounding Services

Available at the beginning of November, SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 can be
obtained at the SUSE online shop and SUSE LINUX resellers. The product price
of 449,00 Euro plus VAT includes the software, documentation, installation
support and one year of participation in the SUSE LINUX Maintenance Program
for one server with up to two CPUs. Through the SUSE LINUX Maintenance Web,
users can access well-documented fixes, patches, and updates, ensuring
optimum system availability. The subscription to SUSE LINUX Maintenance
Program is valid for one year from the registration and can be extended, by
additional terms of 12 months, up to five years.

Support services for SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8 are available at fixed
rates, with guaranteed turnaround times, and, on request, around the clock. 

For more information on SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8, please visit
http://www.suse.de/en/standard

About SUSE LINUX

Established in 1992, SUSE LINUX is one of the world's leading providers of
Linux software and services. With the largest dedicated Linux research and
development team, SUSE delivers enterprise-ready software and services that
harness the innovation, speed-to-market and independence of the open source
community. A privately-held company based in Nuremberg, Germany, SUSE LINUX
-- together with global business partners -- supports customers throughout
the world. Further information on SUSE LINUX can be found at www.suse.de/en/.

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