Exhibit 31.3

CERTIFICATION

I, Jeff Hawn, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K/A of Novell, Inc;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.

Date: August 23, 2011

/s/ Jeff Hawn

Jeff Hawn

Chief Executive Officer, President and

Assistant Secretary