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Novell Returns to the SUSE Name

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the penguin-by-any-other-name dept.

soren42 writes "It appears that Novell has decided to rename their enterprise desktop line SUSE, once again. According to an announcement at CeBIT, Novell will be releasing the next version of their desktop product under the name SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop - ditching the moniker Novell Linux Desktop. Naming aside, it looks like the features will be there to make it a strong desktop competitor."

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  1. Name matters by Spy+Handler · · Score: 4, Funny

    SUSE is a better choice than Novell.

    When you hear the word Novell, the image that pops up in your mind is "Old and Busted"

    SUSE on the other hand, sounds vaguely of "New Sweetness"

  2. Dear Novell People, by dartarrow · · Score: 4, Funny

    I have a stuffed penguin with the name 'Novell' written on it's belly which I purchased from your staff at an IT conference. Now, due to the name change, my dear Novell Tux is considered worthless and damaged goods. As the damage is caused by your part, I expect to receive full compensation in form of one (1) stuffed penguin sized 100" by 40" which is 10 times the size of my Novell Tex(tm). The increase in size is requested to remind you that what seems like a simple change of name is in fact psychologically damaging to a nerd. Upon receiving the new Suse Tux, I will destroy my Novell Tux to eliminate the chance of any other geek suffering from the same trauma I have. I expect you to comply with my wishes within 30 days from today. Failing which you will hear from my whose amazing achievements can be seen here.

    Sincerely,

    Me

    --
    I love humanity, it is people I hate
  3. It went something like this... by jav1231 · · Score: 4, Funny

    "After discovering that our customers didn't know WTF Novell Desktop Linux was, but oddly enough had heard of SuSE, we're changing our Linux line back to SuSE!"

  4. Red Hat changes name too by theendlessnow · · Score: 4, Funny
    After coming out with:

    Red Hat Advanced Server

    Followed by:

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux Advanced Server

    Red Hat proudly announces the availabity of:

    Red Hat Ultra Enterprise Linux Super Advanced Server Extra Value Edition

    Or RHUELSASEVE for short.

    You'll still be able get their workstation product as well:

    Red Hat Ultra Enterprise Linux Super Advanced Workstation Plus

    Or just say RHUELSAWP!!