In 1992, four German college students founded S.u.S.E., a company focused on localizing and distributing Linux in German. They worked long hours to sell software CD-ROMs and floppies, offering a valuable service in the days before widespread internet. By the late 1990s, S.u.S.E. evolved, merging features from Jurix and embracing the enterprise market by partnering with IBM. The company faced financial challenges, leading to restructuring and leadership changes. Despite setbacks, S.u.S.E. continued to release updated versions of SuSE Linux with improved hardware detection, security features, and support for AMD64 architecture, demonstrating the company’s adaptability and commitment to innovation.
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