Novell announced availability Thursday of openSuse 10.3, a version of the desktop Linux distribution featuring a Linux-Windows dual-boot configuration and an improved user interface.OpenSuse 10.3 is a community-supported free version of Suse Linux. A retail version also is available, featuring documentation.With version 10.3, users can install both Linux and Windows on the same machine and choose which OS to use. A one-click install option provides easy access to many software packages residing on the openSuse Build Service, Novell said. Version 10.3 also has Microsoft Office file compatibility with the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and advanced multimedia support, Novell said. Based on the Linux kernel 2.6.22, version 10.3 contains the latest versions of the Gnome and KDE desktop environments, including a KDE 4 preview. OpenOffice.org 2.3, meanwhile, is included with version 10.3 and enables sharing of files with Microsoft Office users. A new version of AppArmor, included with the distribution, protects the operating system and applications from attacks and viruses. MP3 support in the new Linux distribution supports the Banshee and Amarok media players. Open source applications in openSuse 10.3 support application development, setting up a home network and running a Web server. The Xen 3.1 and VirtualBox 1.5 virtualization software packages are bundled within version 10.3. OpenSuse 10.3 is available for download here. Technology Industry