SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop

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Productivity and multimedia enhancements

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 contains upgraded versions of all key desktop applications. It includes the latest versions of OpenOffice.org (version 3), Mozilla Firefox (version 3), Novell Evolution email and calendaring, and many others. It also features much broader multimedia file support. In addition to playback of MP3 files, you can now playback and create Advanced Audio Coding (aac) files. In addition, through the partnership between Novell and Microsoft, SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop now includes built-in support for Microsoft Silverlight and support for Microsoft Windows Media Audio (wma) and Windows Media Video (wmv) files.

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Green IT capabilities

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 delivers a thoroughly green experience. It features new smart power management features including CPU throttling, switching off the hard drive when it is not needed, and dimming the display when the system is idle. It also improves user-controlled action such as sleep and hibernate to minimize power usage. Finally, a new Power History interface makes the green IT experience a visual one. You can now see how your usage is impacting battery life and how the system is adapting to your usage.

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Nomad remote desktop protocols

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 introduces Nomad, a new suite of remote desktop protocols. Nomad lets you experience SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop with near-native graphics when it is accessed remotely. For instance, you can now run SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop as a virtual desktop in the data center or in the cloud, without compromising the high-quality performance you would expect from a local desktop experience. This allows you to dramatically cut costs and simplify desktop management by configuring SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop for server-based computing environments.

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Simplified connection management

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 11 includes key NetworkManager enhancements and features improved and much broader support for wireless connectivity. A fully redesigned connection manager allows you to customize your wireless connection, VPN settings and 3G connection settings. This makes it extremely easy to connect to the Internet, whether you are using a secure wired connection, 3G connectivity or anything in between.