Linux-based ThinkPad mobile workstations, which will run SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 operating system. The workstations are based on Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology. This groundbreaking innovation, the result of a two-year research and development effort between Lenovo, Intel and Novell, allows electronic engineers engaged in integrated circuit and board level design the necessary support solution for numeric intensive applications in any mobile environment.
With this new offering, Lenovo for the first time ever brings Help Center assistance to Linux customers who purchase select models of the ThinkPad T60p. The Help Center will offer support for select Lenovo ThinkVantage Technologies, drivers, basic Linux configuration and hardware issues. Novell will continue to support core operating system questions and issues.
The Lenovo Linux-enabled workstations are currently certifying engineering design applications from companies such as Cadence, Synopsys and Mentor Graphics. Additional workstation certification candidates are also under evaluation.
HP has increased Linux distribution support options for customers and expanded its portfolio to include support for Debian Linux.
HP began working with Debian in 1995 and now enables Debian Linux across HP ProLiant and HP BladeSystem servers. The move complements H P’s support for Red Hat, Novell SUSE and the Asianux foundation of Miracle, Red Flag and Haansoft.
