The Intel® Quick Start Kit for Linux* is validated to support the following operating systems:
Novell* Linux Desktop 9 – distributed by Novell. Established in 1992, SUSE LINUX is one of the world's leading providers of Linux software and services. With the largest dedicated Linux research and development team, Novell delivers enterprise-ready software and services that harness the innovation, speed-to-market and independence of the open source community. Novell Linux Desktop 9 provides a leading end-user productivity environment designed specifically to empower businesses to leverage Linux and open source with confidence. Novell Linux Desktop serves as a general-purpose desktop platform, or can be tailored to serve in fixed-function or special-purpose roles, such as information kiosks. For more information on NLD see http://www.novell.com/products/desktop/intel.html
Red Flag* Desktop 4.1 (Chinese Only) – distributed by Red Flag Software. Red Flag focuses on the development and promotion of Linux-based operating systems and applications. Product lines include desktop, server, high performance computing OS, security operating system, and embedded systems. By offering cutting edge Red Flag Linux distributions and first-class technical support services, Red Flag Software enables computers to run at maximum performance levels, with reliable and efficient results. For more information on Red Flag Software see http://www.redflag-linux.com/intel/co-branded/
Red Hat* Desktop Version 3 Update 3 – Red Hat Desktop with Intel Desktop boards offer your customers the secure, managed client solution for small to large scale deployments in environments such as Government, Academic and Enterprise businesses. Including the applications most needed by desktop users, Red Hat Desktop provides a customizable secure environment for most desktop needs. Whether your customers require a development platform with tools and communication solutions (e-mail, instant messaging), or a desktop platform for business users needing office productivity solutions. From the server to the desktop, Red Hat gives your customers certified ISV application support, the flexible capabilities of the Linux platform combined with the assurance of stability and supportability from the leading provider of open-source solutions. For more information on Red Hat Software see http://www.redhat.com/promo/intel
NOTE: Future Intel releases might include validation support for additional distributors of Linux based on market and application-specific requirements. For new updates regarding this support, visit http://www.intel.com/go/linux.