LinuxWorld.com > Podcasts > LinuxCast

OpenSUSE and the community: Joe "Zonker" Brockmeier

S.u.S.E, one the first Linux distributions, has gone through generations of changes and is now available in a free-of-charge community edition, OpenSUSE. But it now faces a variety of free alternatives. The distribution's new community manager, Joe "Zonker" Brockmeier, wants to take OpenSUSE's hunt for growth outside the Linux scene, and reach Microsoft users. But what's the "elevator pitch" that can convince a non-Linux user to try it out? (16:37)

Back to LinuxCast

• SCO CEO takes the witness stand
• Linux visionary convicted of murder
• Ubuntu releases Hardy Heron
• Computer experts protest Microsoft OOXML
• US software lock-ins harm local bidders

LugRadio Live USA San Francisco, April 12-13 2008.

Nerdapalooza Orlando, Florida, July 4-5 2008.

LinuxWorld Conference and Expo San Francisco, August 4-7, 2008.

alt text

Click Here

Webcast: Six Modules to Cost Effective Server ConsolidationRegister below to learn more and be entered to win an Archos 605 Portable Media Player. - Novell

Get Real-world Advice on how to Cost Effectively Consolidate your Data CenterRegister below to learn more and be entered to win an Archos 605 Portable Media Player. - Novell

Learn how to Create a More Efficient Virtualized Data CenterRegister below to learn more and be entered to win an Archos 605 Portable Media Player. - Novell

Discover how to Create an Orchestrated Data Center through VirtualizationRegister below to learn more and be entered to win an Archos 605 Portable Media Player. - Novell

Reduce Complexity and Cost - Windows Server Consolidation with Virtualization from NovellRegister to learn more and be entered to win an Archos 605 Portable Media Player. - Novell

The Fanatical Support Promise: Our Commitment to You - Rackspace

Webcast: Enterprise Linux Support - Oracle

RESEARCH CENTERS:
Applications | Desktop & Productivity Software | Development & Management Tools | Hardware | Kernel & System Software | Mobility | Networking | Open Source Business | Security

About Us | Contact Us | Advertising Info | Terms of Service/Privacy

Copyright, 2006-2007 Network World, Inc. All rights reserved.