Novell Raises the Bar for the Linux Desktop
Significant enhancements to Xgl framework enable development of
advanced graphics to enhance functionality for end users
WALTHAM, Mass.07 Feb 2006Novell today announced it has released
significant enhancements to the Xgl (X over OpenGL) graphics
subsystem, which will let developers create richer graphical
experiences for Linux* desktop users. Xgl is new core rendering
technology for the Linux desktop that takes advantage of now widely
available accelerated 3D rendering hardware. These enhancements
make Linux desktops more usable, increase end-user productivity and
more firmly position Linux at the forefront of client computing
technology.
The release of Xgl and the accompanying 'Compiz'
compositing/window manager puts Linux at the forefront of desktop
graphics capabilities among all operating systems, said Nat
Friedman, Novell vice president of Linux desktop engineering. Open
source developers can now use their creativity to build new special
effects and user interface paradigms as plug-ins to Xgl/Compiz. No
other platform gives you this capability. Novell is a key
contributor to the next generation of Linux platform innovation.
Private Equity Fund Of Funds Under the leadership of engineer David Reveman, Novell has
sponsored the effort to develop the Xgl graphics subsystem to
benefit both hardware vendors and software developers, and thus end
users. Novell's release of Compiz enables developers to easily
create graphical effects plug-ins which deliver rich visual
effects, including transparency and advanced animation. For the
first time, open source developers have the ability to easily add
industry-standard effects like transparency and window animations
to the Linux desktop, supported on the broadest possible set of
hardware.
Novell Linux deal inked last November became public this week as the Linux vendor filed its annual report and SEC 10K documents. The filings offer access to the agreement Novell signed with Microsoft to distribute SuSE Linux without any risk of Microsoft patent claims.The regulatory filings also suggest that changes to the General Public License (GPL) could put the kibosh on the distribution deal between the two technology titans. Specifically, Novell's filing said that proposed revisions to ... More
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Equity Income Funds Hardware and software vendors express strong support for Xgl
while open source community members agree today's enhancements
clearly and positively impact the state of the art of Linux desktop
graphical capabilities.
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Christine Martino: HP is committed to helping customers deploy
cutting-edge open solutions in environments from desktops to data
centers. HP is confident that usability and visual enhancements to
the Linux desktop experience will fuel even more growth within this
emerging market. Today's news marks another step in HP and Novell's
long
history of delivering customers
the choice and confidence they need in order to integrate open
solutions.
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Private Investment In Public ATI Technologies Software Engineering Division Vice President
Ben Bar Haim: ATI believes the Xgl framework is a fundamental
building block for powerful new enhancements to the Linux desktop,
and we are committed to supporting Novells efforts in making Linux
a viable desktop platform.
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Equity Mutual Funds Mozilla Corporation CTO Brendan Eich: Novell's work on Xgl
demonstrates the kind of focused innovation that the Linux desktop
needs in order to thrive in today's market. Users should expect to
harness the full power of their modern graphics hardware in all
aspects of their work and play, and Xgl is a major step towards
making that a reality.
Birmingham Contact Equity Xgl graphics subsystem enhancements and the Compiz framework are
the latest additions to the fast-growing openSUSE project.
Sponsored by Novell, openSUSE.org is a community-based effort that
involves developers worldwide in the review, testing and
development of SUSE Linux with the goal of making it accessible to
end users, not just developers. More information on Novell's Xgl
and Compiz contributions can be found at
http://www.opensuse.org/xgl. Source code is available for public
download at http://www.freedesktop.org/Software/Xgl.
Private Equity Investment Firm About Novell
Complying Deal Equity Funds Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL) delivers Software for the Open
Enterprise. With more than
50,000 customers in 43 countries, Novell helps customers manage,
simplify, secure and integrate their technology environments by
leveraging best-of-breed, open standards-based software. With
over 20 years of experience, more than 5,000 employees, 5,000
partners and support centers around the world, Novell helps
customers gain control over their IT operating environment while
reducing cost. More information about Novell can be found at
http://www.novell.com.
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