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SuSE Linux Desktop review

7.6

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.2

Members' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 410

Verdict

Can you use a Linux system successfully in a Windows-dominated environment? That's what SuSE's Linux Desktop is designed to facilitate. We find that you can, although there are plenty of glitches to iron out... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Cost-effective business-orientated operating system/application software bundle
  • Highly customisable.

Cons

  • Too much tinkering still required for non-technical users
  • LAN browsing functionality needs to improve.

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Member Opinion

7.2

Average Member Rating

Very Good

7 Members have reviewed this product

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Anonymous

Anonymous

Fantastic!

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9.5

Spectacular


Tom Tolstead

Tom Tolstead

Once setup correctly presents no problem on a Windows network.

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8.0

Excellent


Christopher Hale

Christopher Hale

Excellent product

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9.0

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

SuSE Linux is the best, most compatible easiest and most customizable Linux for the desktop user ever constructed!

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9.0

Spectacular


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