Mandriva Linux 2008 made it even easier to install and configure
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Press release:
Mandriva announces the release of Mandriva Linux - Mandriva Linux 2008. In this version, much has changed and improved, now Mandriva (thanks to the new base system) supports even more new equipment and is even easier to install and configure, and also includes a number of utilities intended for users who are just starting their familiarity with Linux.
Among the interesting new products in the distribution of Mandriva Linux 2008:
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Desktop enhancements:
Compiz Fusion's newest 3D desktop, the result of the collaboration between the developers of Compiz and Beryl. New effects when switching between virtual desktops, grouping and window management will not leave anyone indifferent. The latest achievements of the open source world are kernel 2.6.22, KDE 3.5.7 as well as experimental versions of KDE 4, GNOME 2.20, X.org 7.3, RandR1.2, OpenOffice.org 2.3 and Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.6.
Mandriva's proprietary utilities to simplify work:
A tool for migrating documents and settings from Windows: a new utility for migrating from Microsoft Windows to Mandriva Linux. The transfugdrake utility, which you already know, has been greatly enhanced to provide easier and faster migration for novice users of Mandriva Linux and users who want to use both systems at the same time.
New optimized control center.
Significantly improved utility for installing rpmdrake applications, which makes the installation of new software in Linux simple and very fast.
The centralized Draknetcenter system for setting up and managing the network has replaced the group of individual applications that were in previous releases of Mandriva Linux.
The new network configuration system includes support for WPA-EAP authentication (or WPA Enterprise) and additional security features.
Hardware Support:
The hardware detection subsystem, with modular IDE drivers and support for a large number of new devices - video cards, sound cards, Wi-Fi chips.
Multimedia:
The Mandriva 2008 Powerpack includes a convenient LinDVD product for watching DVDs. TransGaming Cedega is included in Powerpack and gives you the opportunity to play Linux in the latest popular video games like Battlefield, World of Warcraft, Madden and others.
Mandriva PowerPack also now includes Fluendo modules for correct and legal playback of Windows Media, AC3 and MPEG formats.
A free version of Mandriva Linux 2008 is available for download at ftp.linuxcenter.ru
MP: Mandriva Club distribution pack available for download Mandriva PowerPack 2008
Very pleased with the installation wizard
I'll tell you only the main points that may worry beginners ...
If you already have Windows installed on your computer, then there is nothing easier than to put this Mandriva distribution kit on top of it.
During the installation process, the user is asked about the partitioning of the hard disk.
Simply select the automatic partitioning of the Windows section and the installer, without any problems, will automatically change the partition, asking the only question: “How much space do you want to leave for the Windows system?”.
Move the slider to the desired value and that's it ...
The following is the procedure for partitioning the disk, formatting and installing the system.
The video card (I have a GeForce 7800GTX 512Mb) was recognized automatically. However, the feature of the Compiz Fusion type is installed by handles through the Computer Management utility.
After installation, you will see a boot screen on your computer, where you can easily choose which system to download - Mandriva Linux or Windows.
Conclusion:
This is the 4th (fourth) version of Mandriva that I installed in the last 2 years. The first 3 (three) were successfully demolished in favor of a return to Windows XP.
I hope (and these are reasonable hopes) that this version will be more friendly to users who are used to Windows.
Press release:
Mandriva announces the release of Mandriva Linux - Mandriva Linux 2008. In this version, much has changed and improved, now Mandriva (thanks to the new base system) supports even more new equipment and is even easier to install and configure, and also includes a number of utilities intended for users who are just starting their familiarity with Linux.
Among the interesting new products in the distribution of Mandriva Linux 2008:
')
Desktop enhancements:
Compiz Fusion's newest 3D desktop, the result of the collaboration between the developers of Compiz and Beryl. New effects when switching between virtual desktops, grouping and window management will not leave anyone indifferent. The latest achievements of the open source world are kernel 2.6.22, KDE 3.5.7 as well as experimental versions of KDE 4, GNOME 2.20, X.org 7.3, RandR1.2, OpenOffice.org 2.3 and Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.6.
Mandriva's proprietary utilities to simplify work:
A tool for migrating documents and settings from Windows: a new utility for migrating from Microsoft Windows to Mandriva Linux. The transfugdrake utility, which you already know, has been greatly enhanced to provide easier and faster migration for novice users of Mandriva Linux and users who want to use both systems at the same time.
New optimized control center.
Significantly improved utility for installing rpmdrake applications, which makes the installation of new software in Linux simple and very fast.
The centralized Draknetcenter system for setting up and managing the network has replaced the group of individual applications that were in previous releases of Mandriva Linux.
The new network configuration system includes support for WPA-EAP authentication (or WPA Enterprise) and additional security features.
Hardware Support:
The hardware detection subsystem, with modular IDE drivers and support for a large number of new devices - video cards, sound cards, Wi-Fi chips.
Multimedia:
The Mandriva 2008 Powerpack includes a convenient LinDVD product for watching DVDs. TransGaming Cedega is included in Powerpack and gives you the opportunity to play Linux in the latest popular video games like Battlefield, World of Warcraft, Madden and others.
Mandriva PowerPack also now includes Fluendo modules for correct and legal playback of Windows Media, AC3 and MPEG formats.
A free version of Mandriva Linux 2008 is available for download at ftp.linuxcenter.ru
MP: Mandriva Club distribution pack available for download Mandriva PowerPack 2008
Very pleased with the installation wizard
I'll tell you only the main points that may worry beginners ...
If you already have Windows installed on your computer, then there is nothing easier than to put this Mandriva distribution kit on top of it.
During the installation process, the user is asked about the partitioning of the hard disk.
Simply select the automatic partitioning of the Windows section and the installer, without any problems, will automatically change the partition, asking the only question: “How much space do you want to leave for the Windows system?”.
Move the slider to the desired value and that's it ...
The following is the procedure for partitioning the disk, formatting and installing the system.
The video card (I have a GeForce 7800GTX 512Mb) was recognized automatically. However, the feature of the Compiz Fusion type is installed by handles through the Computer Management utility.
After installation, you will see a boot screen on your computer, where you can easily choose which system to download - Mandriva Linux or Windows.
Conclusion:
This is the 4th (fourth) version of Mandriva that I installed in the last 2 years. The first 3 (three) were successfully demolished in favor of a return to Windows XP.
I hope (and these are reasonable hopes) that this version will be more friendly to users who are used to Windows.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/15064/
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