UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

May 28, 2009
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)

Novell, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation) 0-13351
(Commission File
Number) 87-0393339
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)

404 Wyman Street, Suite 500
Waltham, MA 02451
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(781) 464-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On May 28, 2009, Novell, Inc. (“Novell”) issued a press release announcing a strategic partnership between Novell and Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

The information in this Item 7.01 and the exhibit referenced in Item 9.01 below will not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor will such information or exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Legal Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This current report includes statements that are not historical in nature and that may be characterized as “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in or implied by such forward-looking statements, which are based upon information that is currently available to us and/or management’s current expectations, speak only as of the date hereof, and are subject to a number of factors. A description of factors that could affect our results is included in our SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2008 filed with the SEC on December 23, 2008, which may be obtained by calling (800) 317- 3195, or at our Investor Relations web site at http://www.novell.com/company/ir.

We expressly disclaim any obligation, except as required by law, or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this current report to reflect any change of expectations with regard thereto or to reflect any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such forward-looking statement is based, in whole or in part.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release of Novell, Inc. dated May 28, 2009*

* furnished herewith

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Novell, Inc. (Registrant)
Date: May 29, 2009	By /s/ Dana C. Russell (Signature) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Title)

EXHIBIT INDEX

The following exhibit is furnished as part of this current report on Form 8-K.

Exhibit Number	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release of Novell, Inc. dated May 28, 2009