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Novell Linux Point of Service

Overview This white paper describes how the Linux operating system is well suited to address the challenges and opportunities nowadays retailers face. It demonstrates how Novell Linux Point of Service, a retail-optimized Linux platform, helps retailers reduce costs by using an open and flexible solution that decreases complexity and enhances store operations - all at a low total cost of ownership. In addition, this paper identifies how Novell Linux Point of Service helps retailers respond quickly to changing market conditions, improve customer service, protect technology investments and optimize flexibility storewide. Available through Novell and Novell partners, Novell Linux Point of Service offers retailers a complete Linux platform with Novell world-class services and support.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Novell	File Format	PDF
Date Published	April 2006
Format	White Papers
Topics	Customer Support Services, Linux - Open Source, Linux Server OS

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