Important Linux Support Information for "Secured By Check Point" Partners

April 2007 Update

As previously communicated, we are working on updating the Linux Kernel used in SecurePlatform as well as the Linux Kernel supported by our product lineup (VPN-1 (aka Power), Connectra etc.).  We are sharing the below information so that you can plan accordingly.

1. Our latest product R65 has just been released.  It is identical to R62, R61 and R60 in terms of the Linux Kernel support. Specifically:

• SecurePlatform is still based on Linux Kernel 2.4.21+

• No VPN-1 support exists for Linux Kernel 2.6

• Support exists for "legacy" Linux Kernel versions 2.4.9, 2.4.18, 2.4.20

2.  The next major release following R65 is not named yet and the release date is unknown (perhaps 2 quarters or more out).  In this post-R65 release there will be some significant changes. Specifically:

• SecurePlatform for this release will be based on the 2.6.18 Linux Kernel (aligned with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5).

• VPN-1 will support both the 2.6 and 2.4.21+ Kernels

• VPN-1 will NOT support "legacy" Linux Kernel versions 2.4.9, 2.4.18, 2.4.20

3. We recommend all partners start migrating to a 2.6 Kernel if you aren't using SecurePlatform.  If you are using SecurePlatform, the 2.6 Kernel should support your hardware even better than the current iterations but, we suggest you begin testing and planning accordingly.

4. The last release that supports the 2.4.21 kernel will be our post-R65 release mentioned in item number 2. 

5. The last release that supports "legacy" Linux Kernels (2.4.9, 2.4.18, 2.4.20) is R65.

6. If you are interested in testing an Early Availability version of SecurePlatform (based on 2.6.18 Kernel) please contact us.