Novell has confirmed a problem with the Novell Client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 (IR1). Several symptoms caused by this bug have been reported, each resulting in a hard hang of the machine which which can potentially require a reboot to restore it to a working state. Symptoms reported include:

1. When working with Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Word may freeze.
2. When manipulating files from a Command Prompt (CMD), the Command Prompt session may hang.
3. When browsing Novell-based file system paths in Windows Explorer, Windows Explorer may hang.

Due to the potentially serious results to systems encountering this problem, which could include data loss, Novell has withdrawn the Novell Client 2 for Windows Vista/2008 (IR1). A replacement will be posted as soon as this issue is corrected. In the meantime, the IR1 client can be removed and replaced by the Novell Client 2 for Vista/2008, which does not exhibit this problem.

* Hot topic this week - City of LA & the cloud computing debacle
o Twitter breach revives cloud security fears - city of Los Angeles to reconsider plans
o Cloud computing, Google Apps, turn into an election issue
o CAGW to Los Angeles City Council Members: Look Before You Leap!
o Google defends Google Apps security
o Google Apps Contract In LA Hits Security Headwind
o L.A. weighs plan to replace computer software with Google service

* It would not be Novell news without SCO lawsuit information!
o SCO's return blocked by court 11:03AM, Friday 7th August 2009
o SCO Ordered into the Hands of a Trustee
o Judge Ousts SCO Management From Chapter 11 Control
o SCO vs. Linux: The trail leads to Japan

* Suse Studio news
o Suse Studio makes creating Linux appliances simple.
o To Our Friends at Novell: Welcome to the Party!
o SUSE Studio

* Microsoft GPL contribution?
o The Microsoft Linux GPLv2 contribution saga unfolds
o Microsoft and Vyatta rebutt reports of GPL violation
o FSF says Microsoft Mono move full of loopholes
o Novell fellow leads Microsoft's Linux embrace
o Microsoft releases Linux drivers for Hyper-V
o Microsoft Linux move puts pressure on VMware
o MS Open-Source/Proprietary Hybrid
o Microsoft Making Peace With Linux? Not So Fast

* Misc Novell news
o Novell ZENworks Application Virtualization 7.1
o National Vision Chooses SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell to ...
o New Log Management Solution from Novell Delivers a Key Building ...
o Novell promotes email efficiency for customers and staff - NOVL
o Novell update supports Solaris
o The Economic Downturn and the GOP's Obstructionism: Twin Wrecking ...
o The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum ropes tiered ...
o Novell to demonstrate cloud security service at the Burton Group ...
o Novell Launching IAM into the Cloud
o How to make your e-mails "Vanish"
o Are You Taking a Risk by Using Novell Access Manager?
o Novell to introduce cloud computing security service
o Novell to Demonstrate Cloud Security Service at Burton Group ...

* 3rd Party news
o Microsoft's Open Source 'Threat': An Opportunity
o Avecto tool deals with application admin demands
o GWAVA in 2009 Magic Quadrant for E-Mail Active Archiving
o Likewise Offers Cross-Platform File Sharing
o GWAVA in 2009 Magic Quadrant for E-Mail Active Archiving
o REVIEW: rBuilder 5 Streamlines Linux-Based Appliance Deployment
o GWAVA Releases Retain 1.7 With Free Stubbing Edition
o GWAVA Announces GWAVACon EMEA in 2009
o iPhone, Mac sales continue to propel Apple forward
o Netsweeper Announces Major Release of Flagship Internet Content ...
o Red Hat, NCSU join movement to get feds to embrace Open Source
o GWAVA Releases Retain 1.7 With Free Stubbing Edition
o GWAVA Announces GWAVACon EMEA in 2009
o The Curious Case of Boycott Novell

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Novell Announces Industry*s First Solution for Creating and Deploying Fully Supported Software Appliances

- SUSE Appliance Program enables ISVs to shorten their sales cycle and extend applications to the cloud

WALTHAM, Mass. -- July 28, 2009 -- Novell today announced a comprehensive program and group of technologies that for the first time enable Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to rapidly build, update, configure and go to market with fully supported software and virtual appliances. The SUSE(R) Appliance Program is the only offering that enables ISVs to customize a fully supported, mission-critical operating system and then build and test a complete software stack, making Novell the only vendor to provide a complete, end-to-end appliance solution for ISVs. Built on top of the SUSE Linux Enterprise platform, the SUSE Appliance Program will transform the way ISVs package and distribute their software offerings, enabling them to quickly deliver existing applications to physical, virtual and cloud computing environments, reduce sales cycles and pursue new market opportunities.

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Novell Announces Significant ISV Support for SUSE Appliance Program

WALTHAM, Mass. -- July 28, 2009 -- Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) are demonstrating tremendous support for the SUSE(R) Appliance Program from Novell, the industry*s first, complete, end-to-end appliance solution that enables ISVs to rapidly build, update, configure and go to market with fully supported software and virtual appliances. These ISVs are taking advantage of the comprehensive go-to-market support for appliances offered by Novell, including distribution channel, joint marketing, pricing, and redistribution agreements that reduce the time to get an evaluation or production appliance ready for the market.

"Market trends such as cloud computing are revolutionizing the way businesses package, distribute and utilize software," said John Dragoon, Channel chief and chief marketing officer at Novell. "Software appliances provide an ideal platform for independent software vendors in their pursuit of new markets and business models. Novell is responding to this opportunity by delivering the first fully supported, complete technical and marketing solution to help our ISV partners simplify appliance creation, reduce development and support costs, and enter new markets."

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GroupLink Corporation would like to extend a special invitation to the Novell Community to attend a webinar showcasing the latest release of everything HelpDesk, version 9.0. This webinar, exclusively held for the Novell Community, will showcase some exciting new features of everything HelpDesk, the Novell Integrated HelpDesk, including ZENworks 10 Integration, Ticket Templates and Dashboards.
Webinar details:

Date: August 4, 2009
Time: 11:00 am Eastern
Duration: 45 min

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- Protects and restores workloads up to 50 percent faster than previous versions

WALTHAM, Mass. -- July 24, 2009 -- Novell today announced the availability of PlateSpin Protect 8.1. With PlateSpin Protect 8.1 customers can protect and restore whole workloads, from both physical servers and virtual machines, up to 50 percent faster than before, shrinking backup windows and reducing the time needed to restore systems after an outage.

PlateSpin Protect provides the most flexible, reliable and cost-effective solution for protecting physical and virtual workloads in the data center and private cloud. Offering a range of protection alternatives in a single product, PlateSpin Protect provides better RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) than tape at a fraction of the cost of traditional clustering or replication solutions. PlateSpin Protect features:

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Omni's all-new Riva SuperPack for GroupWise includes 10 Riva Managed Policies, 3 Riva Applications and 7 Reports -- all for one low price.

Use Riva to to automate GroupWise mailbox management (calendars, proxy, rules, folders, address books), create Secure and Dynamic GroupWise Distribution Lists, enforce GroupWise signature policies and generate seven useful GroupWise Reports (GroupWise Archive Path, GroupWise Proxy Report and more). Volume licensing and a Small Business SuperPack are available.

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Leveraging extensive cloud-related patent portfolio, Novell will enable
cloud providers to offer customized security to their enterprise
customers

WALTHAM, Mass., July 21, 2009 – Novell will unveil the industry’s
first cloud computing security service that provides identity and access
management for hosted applications and hosted storage, as well as a
compliance reporting suite, at the upcoming Burton Group Catalyst
Conference

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The following software are now available for download:
* BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1 Service Pack 6 Maintenance Release 5 for Novell GroupWise

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