The author decides to use Mandriva linux exclusively for 10 days, without using anything by Microsoft.

I was amazed at how many things the author uses a computer for. I found it amusing the struggle he had to not use Microsoft for 10 days, and just use linux instead. … continue reading

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It's called "Moving a Beginner to Linux" The author moves his parents to Mandriva powerpack 10.1, after their computer chokes on windows.

I found it interesting because I would like to do the same for my parents. Has anyone else done this? I would love to hear about it. :) … continue reading

By Chas Sprague (originally appeared at: http://www.desktopos.com/modules/articles/article.php?id=46 )

Years ago, I was a Mandrake Linux user, because it seemed the best available Linux desktop at the time. I eventually switched to Lycoris Desktop LX, because it seemed less buggy and more promising.

Now years later, Mandrake has merged with Conectiva, to form a new company, "Mandriva", which has now acquired Lycoris and it's CEO, Joseph Cheek. We are told that there is going to be a special discount for DLX users to upgrade to the next version of Mandriva. So I have decided to reconsider Mandrake/Mandriva, starting with it's current version.

Mandriva 10.2 Limited Edition 2005 is available as a three CD set, completely free of cost, via download. I tested it on an older Pentium III desktop and a newer Celeron laptop.

I would just like to clarify here that I consider myself to be a novice at using Linux, not a "power" user. My point of view is that of someone who wants to use Linux as a desktop system to get things done, and I approach this review from a computer user's perspective.

The Mandrake website now says Mandriva, but the software I downloaded still says Mandrake. For the purposes of this review, please consider the two names as being interchangeable.

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