“Panasonic and SuSE Linux, the international technology leader
in open source operating system software, announced today that SuSE
Linux 7.1 provides complete driver support for Panasonic 4.7GB
DVD-RAM drives. With driver support for the drive, Linux users have
low-cost, rewritable storage for feature-length videos, system
back-up/recovery and multimedia applications as well as a 6x DVD
reader and a 24x CD reader.”
“SuSE Linux 7.1 is a comprehensive collection of the best
solutions on Linux today and includes the new Linux 2.4 kernal
which provides increased USB support for personal computer users
and enhanced scalability for network administrators. Two versions
of the product are available: a Personal Edition for home and small
office users, and an advanced Professional Edition for developers
and network administrators. Both versions include the link Linux
users need to take advantage of the many benefits that the
Panasonic rewritable DVD offers. The Linux driver treats DVD-RAM
media like any other removable hard drive media, allowing users to
treat the DVD-RAM drive just as they would any other hard drive in
Linux.
“The Panasonic DVD-RAM drive combines the ease of use and random
access of a hard drive with transfer rates of up to 22.16Mb/sec and
95msec access times. Offering 4.7GB of fast, random access on a
single-sided disc (9.4GB on the double-sided disc) and more than
100,000 overwrites for about $.005/MB, the drives are ideal for
meeting the growing storage requirements of businesses and
individuals that are enhancing their communications with digitized
audio signals, 3-D graphics, animation, and high-resolution videos.
“SuSE is committed to bringing the advantages of Linux to a
broader audience,” said Roland Dyroff, SuSE Linux AG CEO. “Now
that Linux is easier to use, application and support for
peripherals such as the Panasonic DVD-RAM drive will play a key
roll in increasing its market share. With SuSE Linux,” he
continued, “Linux users can simply install the drive and take
advantage of the many capabilities of the drive.””