Novell has released the latest upgrade to their Groupwise Data Syncronizer Mobility pack bringing it up to version 1.2.5 with new features and bug fixes. Don't forget to run the /opt/novell/datasync/update.sh script after updating your rpms.

Download is available here http://download.novell.com/Download?b...OPy1u0KOA~

01/30/2013 - Temporarily pulled due to an issue with extended ascii characters in databases that would keep the update from completing. New update in next day or so.

02/20/2013 - Re-released http://download.novell.com/Download?b...orbeHhNsM~

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January marks the start of a new year, and for many, the planning of upcoming Microsoft upgrades or deployments. Is Office 2010 or 2013 on your radar this year? What about Windows 8? These new tools include significant changes to the user interface and improved features to enhance your users’ productivity. BrainStorm is here to ensure your users are excited for the new rollout and ready to adopt.
BrainStorm Quick Start Cards are an essential tool to include in your deployment. These 6-page, quick reference guides offer:

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What are the latest files & what is the latest information when it comes to running OSX machines in a Novell environment? Below is a great place to start!

- Kanaka – Basically the “Novell Client” for OSX – http://www.novell.com/communities/nod...aka-mac-27
o Documentation http://www.novell.com/documentation/kanaka/ -
o Download http://www.novell.com/center | my products | products | Novell Open Enterprise Server (expand) | Kanaka (2.7 is current at this time)
o Patches & updates are included with the scheduled monthly maintenance releases
- GroupWise client - http://download.novell.com/Download?b...Dh0xb2TLo~
o You will also want to enable http://www.novell.com/communities/nod...etina-macs
- Novell IM client – http://gwimserver:8300 – you will find an option to download the OSX client. If the server is not updated to 2.2.1 I highly recommend updating to that version. If not you can manually download the 2.2.1 client from here until the server side is updated (once the server side is updated it will prompt anyone not running 2.2.1 to update to that version of the client) - http://download.novell.com/Download?b...tHqx6XnDE~
- iPrint – http://iprint/ipp from the OSX client should allow you to download the latest client. That is if you updated the iPrint server clients directory. The latest OSX client can be had here http://download.novell.com/Download?b...0goFQyy8w~
o You will of course have to upload the osx drivers for the printers just as you did for windows – section 3.2.2 - http://www.novell.com/documentation/o...n69re.html
- ZCM 11 – first make sure the server side is updated to the very latest service pack & monthly update. Beginning with 11.2 there is limited OSX support. It will be expanded in further releases.
- VIBE – There is a desktop addin just like for windows - http://download.novell.com/protected/...YcS72xD_c~

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* Novell closes critical hole in eDirectory
* Judge OKs Novell investor suit over Attachmate sale
* Novell board to face shareholder lawsuit over Attachmate sale
* Novell's board must face investor suit over Attachmate sale
* SUSE to join Dell emerging solutions ecosystem
* Dell and SUSE team up to promote OpenStack
* Job vacancy: Novell is hiring automation test engineers
* Six ex-Novell buildings sold to become tech park
* Half Of The World's Largest Supercomputer Clusters Run SUSE Linux
* Novell Announces BrainShare 2013 Session Agenda
* Acquisition brought focus to Novell, says Attachmate
* PolicyPak Brings Dynamic Application Settings Control to Novell ...
* Novell launches Service Desk 7 with new features to assist technicians

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GW Mail is a GroupWise email client for the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. With this app you get a much better interface than Novell delivers by default through GroupWise WebAccess. This app gives you some of the enterprise features that you wouldn't get with simple POP/IMAP - like access to your Frequent Contacts and GroupWise address book.

Visit http://www.ghostpattern.com for more information.

There is an SSL vulnerability for certain configurations of web browsers and other applications that use similar encryption methods that expose them to a "man-in-the-middle" security failure.
http://www.novell.com/communities/nod...nerability

You may notice a few things have (finally) changed today. An update from geeklog 1.4.0.x to 1.8.2 has been performed by g3cko (thank you!!) as well as a lot of user cleanup. If your user no longer works it may have been "cleaned up", so just create a new user. I apologize if your user was swept up in the cleanup process. As always I am thankful you visit & hope you contribute in the future!

Thanks!

Novell iPrint
Vendor: Novell
A vulnerability was reported in Novell iPrint. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Impact: Execution of arbitrary code via network
Alert: http://securitytracker.com/id/1027919

Novell eDirectory
Vendor: Novell
A vulnerability was reported in Novell eDirectory. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Impact: Execution of arbitrary code via network
Alert: http://securitytracker.com/id/1027918