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'Sneak Preview' of SUSE 9.1

Posted by michael on from the better-than-okra dept.

Roblimo writes "SUSE 9.1 won't be out until May, but Joe Barr got access to a 'secret' beta download and tried it out. He liked some of what he saw, and found things he didn't like, too, but is willing to overlook some of the negatives because, he points out, 'This is a beta. Bugs are expected. Work will be done before it goes gold.' The review's at Linux.com." Linux.com and Slashdot are both part of OSDN.

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  1. Just say no to OSNews by Gothmolly · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Mod me offtopic, but I for one, welcome a review from someone other than OSNews. Why? Because I want a review containing real information, not gripes about screen antialiasing, the (in)ability to compile packages, and GRUB vs. LILO flamewars.

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  2. Interesting screenshot by tverbeek · · Score: 5, Interesting

    The "My Computer" icon shows Tux sitting in front of what could only be... an iMac. Is this somebody's idea of a joke? A peek at Novell/Suse's long-range goals? A rogue OS-X-boosting employee waiting to be slapped down? Inquiring minds....

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  3. light on details by kbrannen · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Ok, it's a beta; but could we have a few more details? #1 on my list is: What's it like with the 2.6 kernel?

    Closely followed by how is the driver scene and hardware compatibility list is, what X version is being used, and so on.

    The hard thing will be having to wait for this release. :-) If it's coming out in early May in Germany, it'll be the 3rd or 4th week of May before it gets to the US. Or at least that's how it's been historically. It'll be interesting to see if Novell's recent ownership changes that.