Linux Magazine DVD

We are proud to include a full version of Suse Linux 9.2 Professional as this month's Linux Magazine DVD. Suse Linux is one of the most popular Linux distributions in the world, and Suse Linux Professional is the is flagship Suse Linux product. On this DVD, you'll find a stable, reliable Linux system with hundreds of useful applications.

Easy Installation

The Linux Magazine Suse Linux 9.2 DVD is easy to use. Just insert the DVD into the drive and restart your computer. The Suse installer locates your hardware and recommends installation options. Most of the details are handled automatically, and any installation choices are offered through a clear and simple graphical interface.

Figure 1: The default desktop for Suse Linux 9.2 is KDE 3.3.

YaST

Suse comes with YaST - the universal graphical assistant that manages important configuration tasks on your system. Suse has been building and perfecting YaST since 1994, and the result is one of the most respected configuration tools in the world of Linux.

Desktop Features

Suse Linux 9.2 professional comes with the KDE 3.3.4 and GNOME 2.6 desktops. Also included with the package is OpenOffice.org 1.1.3, as well as TextMaker and PlanMaker, Microsoft-compatible alternatives to Word and Excel. You'll also find graphics tools such as GIMP 2, the vector drawing program Inkscape, and the easy art tool Tux Paint. You'll find browser options such as Opera, Konqueror, Epiphany, Mozilla, and Firefox, and you'll choose among several popular mail clients such as Evolution, KMail, and Thunderbird, as well as text-based clients like Mutt and Pine.

The Suse Linux 9.2 Professional DVD also provides an assortment of multimedia tools, including the RealPlayer, amaroK, and XMMS music players, as well as the juK music manager for song collections.

Mobile Computing

Suse Linux 9.2 includes many features for supporting portable computers and handheld devices. The 9.2 release provides improved WLAN support. You'll also find advanced power management features and synchronization tools such as KitchenSync and Kpilot.

Suse Linux also offers Bluetooth wireless support and ACPI power management with advanced suspend-to-disk features.

Server and Admin Tools

ISuse Linux 9.2 provides a full range of network services and administration tools. Services include FTP, DNS, Samba, NFS, and NIS. You'll also find the Apache web server, as well as mail servers, SQL database servers, and remote configuration utilities. Suse Linux Firewall 2 provides protection from intrusion and is easily configured through YaST.

Install Today

We are proud to offer you the Linux Magazine Suse Linux 9.2 Professional DVD. Suse Linux is one of the premier Linux distributions in the world. We hope you have the chance to install this DVD and try it. The DVD format adds convenience, providing a complete set of programs with all library components and dependencies on a single disk. Suse Linux Professional is one of best and most popular Linux systems. Why not install the Suse Linux 9.2 DVD today?

Figure 2: Manage Your mail, contacts, and calendar with Kontact.

If you have never used Suse Linux, this is your chance to try it. If you are already running an early version of Suse, think of this as an upgrade. Whether you're a Linux beginner or a seasoned expert, we know you'll enjoy the Suse Linux 9.2 Professional DVD.

Special Upgrade Offer

Save £ 22 on the update edition of Suse Linux Professional 9.3, including more than 1,000 applications on five CDs and two dual-layer DVDs. The package includes 60 days of installation support and the detailed, easy-to-understand Administration Guide.

The upgrade costs £ 42.99 for Linux Magazine readers and is available from the Holborn Books Suse Store:

Web: http://www.holbornbooks.co.uk

Phone: +44 1428 75148

Email: susestore@holbornbooks.co.uk

System Requirements

Suse Linux supports most common PC components. See http://www.novell.com/usersupport/hardware for a list of supported devices. Minimum hardware requirements are as follows:

  • Processor: Pentium 1-4; AMDx; Duron; Athlon XP; Athlon MP or Athlon 64.
  • Main Memory: At least 128 MB; 256 MB recommended.
  • Hard Disk: At least 500 MB; 2.5 GB recommended for a standard system.

You must have a working DVD drive in order to install Suse Linux with the Linux Magazine Suse Linux 9.2 DVD. If your system has a CD drive that isn't also a DVD drive, you won't be able to install with this DVD. If the system does not boot to the DVD automatically at startup, access the boot menu or enter the necessary key commands for DVD boot. Watch for startup messages on accessing the boot menu or see your hardware vendor documentation.

Suse Linux 9.2

Core Components

  • Linux kernel 2.6.8
  • X.Org 6.8.1
  • KDE 3.3
  • GNOME 2.6
  • GCC 3.3.4

Graphics

  • GIMP 2
  • Digikam
  • Inkscape
  • Tux Paint

Office

  • OpenOffice.org 1.1.3
  • Kontact
  • TextMaker
  • PlanMaker
  • Scribus 1.2
  • Adobe Reader
  • Quanta
  • ReKall 2.2.1

Internet

  • Firefox
  • Thunderbird 0.8
  • Mozilla 1.7.2
  • Opera 7.5.4
  • Kmail
  • Evolution 2.0.1

Mobile and Wireless

  • WLAN support
  • Bluetooth
  • ACPI
  • KitchenSync
  • KPilot

Multimedia

  • RealPlayer
  • amaroK
  • XMMS
  • Kaffeine
  • Xine
  • Totem
  • K3b
  • vdr
  • MainActor 5 demo

System Administration

  • Apache 2.2.0.50
  • Bind 9.2.4
  • LDAP servers
  • NIS
  • Samba 3.0.7
  • NFS
  • SSH
  • Kerberos
  • Suse Linux Firewall 2
  • VNC terminal server