OpenSUSE 11.0 Released With Loads of new features
Novell has announced the release of OpenSUSE 11.0, which offers more than 200 new features and hundreds of application updates.
The 11.0 release of openSUSE includes more than 200 new features specific to openSUSE, a redesigned installer that makes openSUSE even easier to install, faster package management thanks to major updates in the ZYpp stack, and KDE 4, GNOME 2.22, Compiz Fusion, and much more.”OpenSUSE 11.0 is a really exciting and groundbreaking release, perfect for Linux enthusiasts and developers as well as users who are new to Linux,” said Joe Brockmeier, OpenSUSE community manager.
Important updates and package additions compared to 10.3:
| Package | Version | Backport | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiword | 2.6.2 | text processor | |
| Alpine | 1.10 | console email client and news reader | |
| Amarok | 1.4.9.1 | download | full featured audio player for KDE |
| Apache | 2.2.8 | http server | |
| Banshee | 1.0 | download | media player |
| Bazaar | 1.3 | version control system | |
| Beagle | 0.3.7 | download | desktop search daemon |
| Compiz | 0.7.4 | download | 3D effects compositing window manager |
| Emacs | 22.2 | text editor | |
| Evolution | 2.22.1.1 | download | personal information manager |
| Firefox | 3.0 Beta 5 | download | web browser |
| Gimp | 2.4.5 | The GNU Image Manipulation Program | |
| GNOME | 2.22.1 | download | desktop environment |
| GnuCash | 2.2.4 | personal and business finances accounting (GTK+2 port) | |
| Gnumeric | 1.8.2 | spreadsheet | |
| Inkscape | 0.46 | vector graphics editor | |
| KDE | 3.5.9 | download | desktop environment |
| KDE | 4.0.4 | download | desktop environment |
| KDEPIM | 4.1 Beta | download | KDE personal information applications: Kontact, KMail, KOrganizer, KAddressbook, … |
| KDevelop | 3.5.1 | download | integrated development environment |
| Kile | 2.0 | download | Integrated TeX/LaTeX editing environment |
| KTorrent | 3.0.2 | Bittorrent content delivery tool for KDE | |
| Mediawiki | 1.11.2 | web-based collaborative editing environment | |
| Mono | 1.9.1 | download | Mono application runtime and development stack |
| Monodevelop | 1.0 | integrated development environment | |
| ndiswrapper | 1.51 | use Windows compatible binary wireless network drivers | |
| OpenOffice.org | 2.4 | download | office suite, using OASIS file format, with KDE/GNOME integration |
| OpenSSH | 5.0p1 | client and server for encrypted remote logins and file transfers | |
| Pidgin | 2.4.1 | download | Multi-protocol instant messaging client |
| QEMU | 0.9.1 | virtual machine and cpu emulator | |
| Qt | 4.4 | download | C++ application framework for writing applications |
| SeaMonkey | 1.1.9 | download | all-in-one internet application suite |
| Subversion | 1.5rc5 | version control system | |
| Sunbird | 0.8 | download | calendar application |
| Thunderbird | 2.0.0.12 | download | email client |
| VirtualBox | 1.5.6 | x86 virtualizer | |
| Wine | 1.0rc3 | download | compatibility layer for running MS Windows programs |
| Xfce | 4.4.2 | download | desktop environment |
| xine-lib | 1.1.12 | multimedia player libraries |
“The OpenSUSE Project contributors, inside and outside Novell, have worked hard and should be very proud of this release. It sets the bar for what a Linux distribution should be.”
OpenSUSE 11.0 is also the first Linux distribution to include the 1.0 Banshee release, enabling users to manage and play back digital music and video content.
“The OpenSUSE Project is an important part of Novell’s Linux strategy and is one of the ways we demonstrate our commitment to the open source community,” said Roger Levy, senior vice president and general manager for open platform solutions at Novell.
“OpenSUSE serves as the foundation for our enterprise products and gives Novell an important opportunity to work closely with the community.”
The new version is available for download immediately. A full DVD image or Gnome and KDE live CDs enable users to run OpenSUSE from the CD without modifying their computer.
Last OpenSUSE Beta: 11.0 Beta 3
The openSUSE has announced the last Beta release of openSUSE 11.0. Over 700 bugs has been fixed since Beta 2. Check out the first bunch of screenshots here
See full release note here.
Of particular interest is the speed at which the betas are being released.
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First look at openSUSE 11 beta 2
OpenSUSE 11 beta 2 is out! (See announcement here)
Although there are still many bugs that make openSUSE 11 beta 2 unsuitable for day-to-day use, it is improving at a rapid pace. An additional beta will be released later this month before the final official release, which is scheduled for June 19. Users who want to test beta 2 can download it from the openSUSE web site.
There are a lot of things to like in openSUSE 11 and it will make a good choice for many users—it is already shaping up to provide better PulseAudio integration and stronger desktop search capabilities than Ubuntu, for instance. OpenSUSE also has excellent support for KDE 4, which is why we have used it as our reference platform for KDE testing and reviews.
Here are a few screenshots from the installation.
Arstechnica has a post on the same topic.
You may find these links useful (on Linux, SUSE):
Installation of SuSE 10.3 (German site translated into English by Google translator)
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