The look and feel of 'Mandrake Control Center' has been reworked with
'better ergonomy' in mind. If you do not like it, or do not find it clear, or
such - say it now.
Several new features are available during the installation:
The ability to download and install updates after the packages installation.
Minimal installation mode, which installs nothing but the basic
system. This installation mode leaves you with a functional linux
installation taking only 65 MB on your HD.
Encrypted filesystem support.
In addition , there is a new rescue mode, with a help menu to automatically
mount your old system, rewrite lilo and more.
New tools have been addded to the 'drakxtools' family:
Drakbackup helps you keep your data safe, and restore them if
something goes wrong.
Scannerdrake helps you configure the scanner.
rfbdrake lets you easily perform a remote control of an X session. Helping
your friends get started with linux has never been easier.
New file sharing function makes it simple to export local files.
Obviously, these new tools need a lot of testing. In
particular, scannerdrake has only been on the little number of scanners we got
in the lab...
Other tools have been reworked (bugfixes, ergonomy, additional
functionality):
Diskdrake got support for encripted and network file systems
urpmi and its graphical interface, rpmdrake got a face lift: New 'synthesis
file', is almost 100 times smaller than hdlist, which makes urpmi.update
-a (reloading the urpmi/rpmdrake database) a pleasurable experience - even
with a slow modem connection! Rpmdrake will also work faster, and handle
'exceptional' situations better than in ML 8.1.
MandrakeOnline got now the updates warning feature, i.e. it will warn you
whenever you have to upgrade some package.
Finally, 'msec', is more powerfull than ever. Use with care: in paranoid
mode, msec will let you happily secure your box from yourself now (been there,
done that).
Of course you will also find all the
newest versions of famous packages:
kernel 2.4.17, celebrating the comeback of kernel-secure, and a more robust
supermount.
XFree86 4.2, with support for many video cards only supported in 3.3.6
version until now.
... what is the single primary PURPOSE of linux. Is is to make the best, secure, functional operating system on the planet? OR is it to make a FREE operating system?
These two points are not necessarily mutually exclusive, but if it came down to that what WOULD be the point...
Personally, I'd vote for a GOOD OS over a free one any day...
Ummm.. sorry, but "Staving" isn't really a big problem here... Our "poor" are the type of poor that cant afford to buy a PS2 and an XBox and are forced to make a choice.
(Obviously, I exaggerate.. but you get the point)
Anyone ever notice how the phrase "unbelievably and unusably slow" is so relative.... is ANYTHING actually "unbelievably and unusably slow" on a 1.4GHz/DDR Athlon, 512M RAM???
We'll I guess I can assume that I am the only one that finds this funny...
Companies do this stuff ALL the time.. and just because some over vealous programmer or marketing rat thought to send all his buddies over to vote, doesnt mean that this is further evidence of some kinda pro-monopolistic attitude... its just people who like their products......not that i dont think they ARE a monopoly (I think that has been effectively proven) but....
Don't get me wrong, I'm no MS lover, but do you REALLY honestly feel Linux has better techsupport than MS products??
Basically, in the past when Ive had a NT/2000 or MSSQL issues I've paid my $200 bucks and got it worked out... everytime. Its not free or fun, but generally MS's paid corporate support is actually quite efficient.
Anytime I've had a Linux issue I have basically been told to RTFM.
Slashdot Mirror
Yeah, its MUCH cooler to support a Japaneese monopoly than an American one...
"sterilized by a burst of radiation" "Mutant"
Will we ever see ANY news posted here regarding Microsoft and not have to wade through:
1) 328 BSOD Jokes
2) 23 Virus Jokes
3) 12 Borg assimilation joke
4) 98 hack vulnerability jokes
5) 52 comments basically saying "I'm not giving m$ a cent"
6) 37 Microsoft Tax jokes
7) 29 ctrl alt del jokes
8) 912 GFP jokes
9) 4 Beowulf clusters
10) 83 Clippy jokes
Obviously, these new tools need a lot of testing. In particular, scannerdrake has only been on the little number of scanners we got in the lab...
Of course you will also find all the newest versions of famous packages:
I just ran a quick test:
c brecid=IX20020102010744647&.yid=E7ytyoHpsh9NUw--&. yts=20020123170434&.ys=fd6nrZJW4hpvuok4HT_OC_6HJvw -
http://yhlib.northernlight.com/AbServ?p=research&
To view the results will cost me: $180!!
wow! now that is better than a banner any day!
... what is the single primary PURPOSE of linux. Is is to make the best, secure, functional operating system on the planet? OR is it to make a FREE operating system?
These two points are not necessarily mutually exclusive, but if it came down to that what WOULD be the point...
Personally, I'd vote for a GOOD OS over a free one any day...
Ummm.. sorry, but "Staving" isn't really a big problem here... Our "poor" are the type of poor that cant afford to buy a PS2 and an XBox and are forced to make a choice. (Obviously, I exaggerate.. but you get the point)
And THIS my friends is exactly what is WRONG with the Linux community....
Anyone ever notice how the phrase "unbelievably and unusably slow" is so relative.... is ANYTHING actually "unbelievably and unusably slow" on a 1.4GHz/DDR Athlon, 512M RAM???
yes... you ARE old school.. hehe ... I didnt think anyone remembered the TALK command.. but BTW that IS instant messaging...
Yup! If you REALLY wanna do ASP development, do yourself a favor and download Homesite. Its SOOOooo much better...
We'll I guess I can assume that I am the only one that finds this funny... Companies do this stuff ALL the time.. and just because some over vealous programmer or marketing rat thought to send all his buddies over to vote, doesnt mean that this is further evidence of some kinda pro-monopolistic attitude... its just people who like their products... ...not that i dont think they ARE a monopoly (I think that has been effectively proven) but....
How dare you?? I think there was a positive Microsoft comment hidden in there! :)
Don't get me wrong, I'm no MS lover, but do you REALLY honestly feel Linux has better techsupport than MS products??
Basically, in the past when Ive had a NT/2000 or MSSQL issues I've paid my $200 bucks and got it worked out... everytime. Its not free or fun, but generally MS's paid corporate support is actually quite efficient.
Anytime I've had a Linux issue I have basically been told to RTFM.
"If it runs Apache, it is a duck."
umm... MS Windows can run Apache....
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