August 2009 Highlights - Novell Software Evaluation & Development Library
Novell Technical Subscriptions
If you're looking for a free and open productivity suite, look no further. OpenOffice.org is an excellent tool that offers feature parity with Microsoft Office. And the newest version, OpenOffice.org 3.1 Novell Edition, is better than ever. This version, included in your August shipment, features improvements to screen appearance, grammar checking in Writer, performance and sorting in Calc, positioning in Chart and much more. Take advantage of this cost-effective tool, and use it to make IT work as one throughout your enterprise. And if that's not enough to get you excited, this month's shipment also includes new versions of Novell Identity Manager, Novell eDirectory, Novell Sentinel and more!
New Software
OpenOffice.org is a free suite of office productivity applications. And with the release of version 3.1 it now offers new and improved features, including screen appearance, file locking and graphic enhancement. . To help you be more productive, each of the applications has additional functionality including:
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Writer: Subtle highlighting, improvements to comments and further grammar checker integration
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Calc: Formula hot hints, performance improvements, improved sorting and zoom slider in the Status bar
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Chart: Flexible positioning of axes and handling of missing data
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Impress: Font size buttons
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Base: SQL Syntax highlighting, macro applications
The August Release also includes new versions of Novell's award-winning enterprise software including Novell Identity Manager, Novell eDirectory, Novell Sentinel and others.
What's New and Upcoming
Considering Going Green?
If you've caught the "green bug" and want to reduce the clutter around you, you have the option to burn your own Technical Subscriptions DVDs as you need them; just choose “Download Software” from the Subscriber Portal benefits, and select any of the discs listed under “Current Welcome Aboard Kit.” And don't forget to contact us to discontinue the physical shipments!
Free Training Online
If you receive the Novell Professional Resource Suite, you have access to lots of online training via the Subscriber Portal—and the best thing about it is that it's free. Here's a sample:
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Novell on-demand training includes self-paced, interactive modules featuring simulated exercises and demos, as well as a recorded instructor, quizzes and more.
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Self-study manuals contain all you need to prepare for Novell certification exams or to just learn how to administer Novell programs.