RHEL 5.7 support for BOE XI 3.1 SP3

Hi All,
The supported platform guide for BOE XI 3.1 SP3 says its supports RHEL 5.0
I would like to know does it also work with 5.7 version?
Thanks,
Swapnil Hoderkar

Hi,
The version 5.7 RHEL should support the BOE Xi 3.1 Sp3.
The patch need to be above RHBA-2007:0619-3
For more details check the link for Supported platform Guide : [BOE Xi sp3 Supported Platform Guide|http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/index?rid=/library/uuid/3070682e-2a49-2d10-248b-c7428bcfb7f3]
Regards,
Rameez

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============
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====
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