[oclug] SUSE linux? Where is the free distro?

[Lothar Wegner]

>>> peters37 at techwiz.ca 3/7/2005 11:13:54 AM >>>
>
>I did install the DVD version this weekend and it worked fine. I
don't
>know what the "eval" part means besides not getting support. You can
get
>a 60 day eval key (and more inf) for some online updates at
>http://www.novell.com/products/desktop/eval.html 
>
>The enterprise version is not available for download without paying
for
>it. I would guess that the src.rpm are available somewhere like for
>redhat but haven't looked.

The "eval" in terms of the Professional version means this is a subset
of the actual boxed/shipping version. You would have to source and
install the missing packages yourself.  Most of them are available on
ftp.suse.com.

The Enterprise server versions, for all platforms, can be downloaded
from http://www.novell.com/products/linuxenterpriseserver/eval.html. 
The eval here is you get 30 days worth of patch updates as well as
installation support.

All SUSE/Novell linux products can also be downloaded from
http://download.novell.com/.  This also includes the Novell Linux
Desktop - again eval means 30 days worth of updates and installation
support.  It is otherwise the same product.


Lothar