October 2006 Highlights - Novell Software Evaluation & Development Library
Novell Technical Subscriptions
Take a deep breath, grab a cool drink and check out this month's update! It's got some of the exciting resources you've been waiting for, specifically the new SUSE® Linux Enterprise 10 Software Development Kit and OpenOffice.org 2.0. Take a look today!
New Software
SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Software Development Kit (SDK)
The SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Software Development Kit (SDK 10) is a comprehensive toolkit designed to support developers, Independent Hardware Vendors (IHVs) and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs), in creating applications on or porting them to SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 products. If you have one or more products from the SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 family, you can create your own applications and customize your Linux environment with these powerful tools, no matter which platform you're running it on:
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Several integrated development environments
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Support for the most common programming languages, including C, C++, C#, Java, Perl, Python and PHP
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Additional development tools like debuggers and graphic design programs
The Software Development Kit contains every tool used in producing the command code base for the SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 family.
OpenOffice.org 2.0 Novell Edition
OpenOffice.org 2.0 Novell Edition is a suite of office productivity applications, including a word processor, presentation and spreadsheet applications, an HTML editor and a drawing tool. Version 2.0 is fully compatible with Microsoft Office, so users can transition smoothly to this open source solution or share files seamlessly between platforms. This special Novell Edition includes the following features:
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Unlike the standard edition of OpenOffice.org, which strips out Microsoft Office macros, the Novell Edition of OpenOffice.org preserves them, including Excel VBA macros
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The File selection dialog uses the native desktop dialogs rather than standard OpenOffice.org dialogs, preserving user familiarity
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Enhanced PDF export and improved word count capabilities
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Support for nested tables, digital signatures and Xforms
With OpenOffice.org Novell Edition, you get most of the functionality you need from an office productivity suite for free—try yours today!
Upcoming Software
Wondering what's on the horizon? Some exciting new security-focused products are on the way:
Novell Access Manager 3
Novell Access Manager 3 is a comprehensive access management solution combining advanced capabilities such as multifactor authentication, data encryption, clientless Web single sign-on and SSL VPN for secure access from any location.
Novell Integration Manager 6
Novell Integration Manager makes it easier to integrate legacy systems and other enterprise applications for greater productivity and ease of use. By leveraging Web services, Novell Integration Manager connects a broad range of enterprise systems, including mainframes, packaged applications and databases. It will help you enable your business for maximum agility and flexibility.
Novell Identity Assurance Solution
Novell Identity Assurance Solution is an open, standards-based identity and access management system that validates identities and authenticates users for privileged access to government IT resources and physical facilities. Watch for it—we're sure it will ease your HSPD-12 compliance burdens.
Developer Resources
As a developer, you need the right tools, the latest news and the earliest access to beta software. All of these—and much more—are included as part of your DeveloperNet Professional subscription.
DeveloperNet Newsletters
Get the information you need! You can stay on top of the latest DeveloperNet news with the reviews, program information and articles in our online newsletter:
Aug. 3, 2006—This edition focuses on SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 for developers. You can read about the differences developers will see in comparing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10. You can also read about the new SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SDK and the openSUSE Build Service. Read the entire newsletter online at: http://developer.novell.com/wiki/index.php/DeveloperNet_Newsletter_2006-08-03
To visit the DeveloperNet Newsletter archive or preview our upcoming newsletter, go to http://developer.novell.com/wiki/index.php/Category:DeveloperNet_Newsletters
Early Releases
Download and try the early release (beta) products that are now available on the DeveloperNet Portal and the Subscriber Portal. Check back often as new releases are added regularly. You can now download the following software:
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 (Gold Master)
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 (Gold Master)
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SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10 (Gold Master)
