Enterprise Linux Today: Novell Takes Cross-Platform Support to the Desktop

“Novell, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOVL)
today announced availability of the Novell Native File Access Pack,
which gives users of Windows, Macintosh, UNIX and Linux desktop
operating systems access to storage on Novell NetWare servers
without any Novell software on their workstations. Managed through
Novell eDirectory, Novell Native File Access Pack lets users of
these disparate systems access NetWare storage right out of the box
using standard Internet protocols and the networking features
included in each operating system, giving organizations a unified
network that is less complex, faster and more secure. The Novell
Native File Access Pack further establishes Novell’s leadership in
managing heterogeneous network environments, providing companies
the freedom to choose what works best for them and helping them
leverage the technologies they have.

With the Novell Native File Access Pack, users are able to
efficiently retrieve and store the information they need on the
network, regardless of the type of workstation they have, while
system administrators gain improved management capabilities, plus
the proven security and reliability benefits of NetWare. Novell is
extending its industry-leading cross-platform support in the server
realm to the desktop, ensuring customers can use the technology
they want while still maintaining the security and manageability of
their network.”

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