Review: Novell Linux Desktop 9

By Jim on November 29th, 2004

My review of Novell Linux Desktop 9 is up on ExtremeTech. Enjoy!

In the ’80s and most of the ’90s, Novell ruled the roost for PC network operating systems. In fact, a term was coined, NOS (network operating system) to describe Novell’s flagship product. But the Redmond juggernaut eventually overcame Novell’s efforts. Novell shops still exist, but they’re getting to be few and far between.

As Microsoft consolidated its gain in servers, Novell’s Linux began to make inroads on what had seemed to be secure territory. Even larger companies like IBM and HP offer Linux-based servers today. Meanwhile, Novell’s purchase of Suse and Ximian, both leading Linux vendors, has opened up new doors for the company. With the release of Novell Linux Desktop (NLD), Novell’s acquisitions have already begun bearing fruit. We take a closer look at NLD in this review and we consider whether or not it has a place on the desktops of non-corporate users.

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