As the installation of SUSE LINUX proceeds, learn about some of the standard applications of the current distribution - applications designed to make your computer work easier.
SUSE LINUX lacks nothing: an outstanding operating system and loads of software - office, Internet, firewall, CD burning, audio players, games, image processing, scanning ... all included!
SUSE LINUX comes with the latest version of the versatile KDE desktop. Play CDs with the file manager Konqueror or prepare data backups with the burning application K3b. Send e-mail with KMail or enjoy yourself with the KDE games. KDE comes with an extensive range of software: administration, multimedia, games, development, networking, and more. One desktop for all!
In addition to KDE, the SUSE CDs feature GNOME and an impressive selection of other popular window managers like ctwm and Blackbox.
GNOME is the second large Linux desktop shipped with SUSE LINUX Professional. This desktop is fully customizable. Apart from various graphical options, the functionality of the desktop can be controlled from the Control Center. GNOME comes with a comprehensive set of applications ranging from graphics programs to a project manager.
You can use KDE applications from GNOME and vice versa. Simply install the applications. The SUSE package manager will take care of any additional software needed.
Konqueror is your helper for your daily work, providing numerous functions for performing file operations and maintaining order. For example, you can generate an index file for your image collection.
Konqueror is a full-fledged web browser and disk jockey for audio CDs. The Kget plug-in facilitates downloads. Advanced users will appreciate the many input and output modules for opening FTP sessions, browsing man and info pages, or using a CVS system.
In addition to Konqueror, SUSE offers a number of other Open Source web browsers such as Mozilla, Epiphany for GNOME users, and the browser Links for the command line.
In the SUSE Help System, all available documentation is consolidated in a well-structured, easy-to-use portal. In addition to the KDE help, the portal provides access to more than 1,000 pages of SUSE LINUX documentation. Of course, the latest HOWTOs, FAQs, INFOs, READMEs, and man pages are available for experts. And last but not least, the source code is also included. Open Source software is transparent!
Visit the online SUSE LINUX Portal for more information.
The application for writing letters, editing files in other formats, creating tables of contents, managing footnotes and endnotes, and using the thesaurus.
Calc is an efficient tool for spreadsheets of all complexity levels. Its advanced technology supports formulas in "natural language" and features a scenario manager for "What if...?" questions.
The presentation often constitutes the most important part of your work. The complete office suite includes the presentation application Impress and the drawing application Draw. Unleash your creativity!
By the way - did you know that OpenOffice.org supports the .doc, .xls, and .ppt formats?
The new personal information manager (PIM) combines e-mail (KMail), calendaring (KOrganizer), contacts (KAddressbook), notes (KNotes), and news (KNode). The overview mode makes sure you do not overlook anything.
Import your Palm Pilot data in KOrganizer and manage your addresses with KAddressbook. Migrators from the world of Windows can import their Outlook Express mail folders in KMail.
XMMS is an excellent sound player for Linux. It is easy to use and supports various formats, including audio CDs. Test the many visualization plug-ins or download your favorite XMMS skins from the web.
New in KDE: JuK, which classifies your MP3s and organizes your music collection.
The SUSE distribution features a wide range of applications for playing your CDs and MP3 songs. For example, KsCD is a user-friendly CD player. The track information for most CDs is available on the Internet. Simply activate the respective function to display the list.
GIMP has a new interface. The free image processing application has undergone substantial improvement. The new menus greatly reduce the time needed to get used to GIMP, and the new tool and object properties overview speeds up your work. If you wish, you can continue to use the old mode. GIMP offers layer technology, image conversion, macro capabilities, and lots of predefined filters and transformation effects.
Use Digikam or Konqueror as an interface for your digital camera, scan your photographs with Kooka, and process your images with Draw, the versatile drawing application of OpenOffice.org.
WINE allows you to run Windows applications in Linux. MS Office has been tested thoroughly and runs smoothly. The WINE functions are subject to ongoing improvement.
In addition to WINE, SUSE LINUX Professional delivers emulators for other operating systems, such as uae for Commodore Amiga.
Quick, direct, and easy communication around the globe: SUSE LINUX features the instant messengers Kopete and Gaim, which support widely-used chat protocols like MSN, AIM, ICQ, Jabber, Yahoo, IRC, and GaduGadu. Migrating to Linux does not mean you have to change your friends!
SUSE LINUX does not neglect fun and recreation. The puzzle game Enigma and the arcade game Frozen Bubble are just two of the colorful range of games.
A few clicks are all that is needed to install the "Games" selection with the package manager. Put an end to boredom with one of the many games in the categories 3D, Arcade, Boardgames, Logic, Fun, and Tactics and Strategy.
Have a lot of fun!
The KDE burning software K3b enables you to copy and create audio and data CDs or DVDs, create ISO images, and copy on the fly. Following the installation, use K3b to create a new backup project in order to protect your computer against loss of data.
The SUSE LINUX configuration and administration tool YaST is subject to ongoing development. Use YaST to connect to the network, replace the sound card or printer, or create a user account for a new family member. All of this is easy for YaST - and easy for you!
With YaST, administrative tasks can be performed from the text console or by way of the comfortabe graphical user interface. YaST is suitable for both newcomers and experts.
An efficient tool for weekly updates. Open Source products often develop at an extremely fast pace. Security bugs are eliminated promptly as soon as they are detected. YOU assists you in keeping your system up to date. The latest SUSE LINUX patches and updates can be installed manually or automatically.