A revolution in the retail market with SUSE 9.3 professional.

The latest version takes Linux for the home enthusiast, to a new level of ease of use and system performance. With a complete Linux* operating system, productivity software, and home networking capabilities, SUSE LINUX Professional 9.3 provides both the advanced applications tools that experienced users demand, as well as the ease of installation and security that newcomers to Linux desire. As a result, we are making it easier than ever before for individuals to leverage the power of Linux at an affordable price.

Novell believes that there is great potential and opportunity in the Middle East. So by focusing on improved efficiency and cost effective solutions, Novell's top priority is to meet customer expectations said Martin Smith, Director of operations - EMEA.

For general purpose users, SUSE LINUX Professional 9.3 includes everything one would need for home computing and computing on-the-go, including the latest OpenOffice productivity suite and Firefox web browser, email and instant messaging tools, digital photo organizers, multimedia viewers, mobility support and basic networking capabilities. Best of all, you need not worry about the safety of your work; an integrated Firewall and the antivirus software protect you against malicious attacks and other threats. Professional 9.3 with these fantastic features would definitely be one of the best selling products in the days to come.

Further More, Martin Smith - Director of operations- EMEA added that the "Retailers in the Middle East who look out for cost effective solution with all the above features would be happy receiving this product here. Middle East is a very price sensitive market and especially the retail segment is highly competitive. This should actually help the retailers to make more margins, sell the best of technology and yet be price competitive".

More advanced users will find tools for setting up a secure home network, running a Web server, developing applications, and creating a virtualized environment. In addition, SUSE LINUX Professional delivers several important new technology previews to the open source community, including Xen technology for virtualization, Beagle desktop search and Linphone for voice over IP.

SUSE LINUX Professional 9.3 continues Novell's tradition of delivering the leading open source technologies to end users in a manageable, cost effective manner.

SUSE LINUX Professional is now being offered via our distributors Mindware and Al Masa here in the middle east.