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Novell Linux Desktop 9 review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

9.2

Members' Rating

Spectacular

Typical price:£ 27

Verdict

If you manage a lot of corporate desktops, then Novell's Linux Desktop is well worth a look -- particularly if you're happy with ZENworks. Linux pricing and Novell's corporate-style support could make this a useful option for business... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Solid setup and management tools
  • Uncluttered and unlikely to frighten Windows users
  • Sensible bundle of applications
  • Plenty of support options

Cons

  • Lacks Exchange support out of the box

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Member Opinion

9.2

Average Member Rating

Spectacular

6 Members have reviewed this product

View Opinions by: Date Posted | Rating | Most Useful

Digna G.

Digna G.

The best

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8.5

Excellent


Guillermo Salgado

Guillermo Salgado

Excellent product!

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9.5

Spectacular


Anonymous

Anonymous

The future of the business desktop

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10

Perfect


Ryan Rollings

Ryan Rollings

Stable as can be

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9.0

Spectacular


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