eWeek: Novell Expands GUI Choices for Linux Desktop

"At Gartner Inc.'s Symposium/ITxpo, eWEEK.com got a sneak peek of Novell Inc.'s forthcoming Linux Desktop. According to company officials, the anticipated software package may arrive sooner than expected and offer customers a choice of looks and feels.

"Contrary to earlier reports, the Waltham, Mass.-based Novell has changed its plans and will not release a 'best of breed' Linux desktop that combines the best features from the GNOME and KDE environments, said Ted Haeger, the Linux Desktop's director of marketing. Instead, users will be offered an option for either KDE or GNOME during the installation process..."

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