Yahoo!: Novell Expands Linux Solution for Retailers

"Novell today introduced its newest offering for the retail industry, Novell Linux Point of Service 9. The new product is the only Linux distribution designed specifically for retail point of service, combining the strengths of Novell's enterprise experience and global support with a flexible and secure platform designed to fit the needs of retailers. Unique to Novell Linux Point of Service 9 is its dual-image capability, allowing retailers to use the same client image for an in-store server and point of sale client. As a result, retail operations gain a state-of-the-art, reliable platform that runs many of today's retail applications at a lower total cost of ownership..."

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