Lenovo continues its longstanding support for open source computing with new ThinkPad notebooks preloaded with SUSE® Linux(Linux footnote) Enterprise Desktop 10 (SLED 10) from Novell.
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop is available on select ThinkPad T61 and R61 14" widescreen models. In February, this preloaded Linux option will be extended to additional 14" widescreen T and R Series models, and select T61 15" widescreens.
Lenovo has previously offered systems with special Linux-compatible features. But now, for the first time, you can get the leading enterprise-class Linux operating system preloaded on the best-of-breed notebook PC.
Advantages of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop
Novell SLED 10 offers several benefits for customers. Like any Linux OS, it can be less expensive than traditional operating systems, and its security and stability are considered by many to result in better system up-time and fewer IT headaches. It provides an intuitive graphical user interface. And it runs hundreds of business applications - Lenovo and Novell estimate that a major portion of the business workforce can transition to SLED 10 on a ThinkPad without skipping a beat.
Additional features of SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 include:
- Interoperability with current IT environments
- OpenOffice.org productivity suite
- Integrated VPN, firewall and anti-virus protection
- Support for popular multimedia applications
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Expanded support options
Open source Linux has come a long way since the early days. Companies like Novell and Lenovo are now able to offer enterprise-class Linux solutions - with enterprise-class support.
Through the Lenovo Help Desk, you'll be just a phone call away from support with:
- Hardware diagnostics
- OS install/uninstall
- Drivers install/uninstall
In addition, the partnership between Lenovo and Novell gives customers a subscription for easy SLED 10 software updates.
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Additional certifications
In another example of Lenovo's commitment to open source, select ThinkPad models are certified to be capable of running a wide variety of Linux operating systems.
This flexibility provides options for customers who have a particular need or preference for one of these other systems. |
