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Vol 6:7 - SuSE Linux - MS Windows alternative

By LEROY MCLEAN, Contributor

WE HAVE TALKED about Xandros, now its time to tell you about another great Linux distribution that is also available for download on the Internet.

The new generation of the SuSE LINUX operating system with applications for private users, experienced Linux users, and ambitious developers. There is a complete office suite that is compatible with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents.

This means that you can now read and create Microsoft documents within Linux. SuSE LINUX Professional combines the advanced technology, stability, and security of Open Source technology with a huge number of applications for PC users.

Installation alongside any Windows system, including XP

OpenOffice.org 1.1 with optimized MS Office compatibility, improved import/export filters and macro recorder

Web browsers and Mail programs

Two desktop environments (KDE 3.1.4 or GNOME 2.2)

Automatic recognition of most USB devices

Professional calibre image processing

Support for virtually any digital camera

Multimedia players

CD and DVD writing software

Palm synchronization

Scanning with OCR support

Online update features automatic notification

Full remote administration

Project management

Desktop publishing.

This is indeed another powerful operating system that you can install on your computer and feel comfortable about it.

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