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Microsoft and Novell Expand Successful Interoperability Relationship
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The investment focuses on enhanced programs from Novell to provide tools,
support, training and resources for customers seeking an enterprise-class
Linux* platform and specifically, the optimal interoperability solution
between Microsoft Windows Server and SUSE(R) Linux Enterprise Server from
Novell(R). It also includes Microsoft's commitment to purchase up to
Customer response to the Microsoft-Novell model has been significant since
it began in
"The collaboration between Microsoft and Novell has been built on our
desire to meet our customers' real-life IT requirements as well as give our
partners greater breadth in their solution offerings," said
"Cross-platform interoperability is something that we all want and need to
achieve. But it's difficult to accomplish this," said
"The strategic partnership between our companies continues to attract
customers by building a bridge between proprietary and open source software,"
said
With today's announcement of the enhanced relationship, customers will
continue to realize unprecedented choice and flexibility of running both SUSE
Linux Enterprise Server and Windows Server with the confidence that both
operating systems will work together seamlessly in the datacenter. Novell and
Microsoft, through their joint interoperability lab in
More information about the Microsoft and Novell agreement can be found at http://www.moreinterop.com.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) delivers the best engineered, most interoperable Linux platform and a portfolio of integrated IT management software that helps customers around the world reduce cost, complexity and risk. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell harmoniously integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
Novell and SUSE are registered trademarks of Novell Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
*Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
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