Mandriva Linux 2010 Spring Alpha1 has been released

"Mandriva team wishes you happy new year 2010 and is proud to propose the first alpha release for 2010 Spring. Together with these isos, you will find also technical specifications for this coming release.

Many improvements and new functionnalities are planned for this new version: your desktop will be smart and connected! Smart desktop is still one of the focus of main version, you can have a look on the coming roadmap. But you will find also easy home encryption so that your personal data are secured even whereever you are. Also planned a big work on our tools to manage softwares installation and update to give more useful information and help user in choosing the best of open source softwares.

Desktop environments are also one of our main focus to provide the best of Linux experience: preview of gnome-shell announcing future GNOME 3, KDE 4 also providing more and more innovations such as netbook plasmoid… Just test it en enjoy!"

>> Mandriva Linux 2010 Spring Alpha1

Howtoforge posted a guide about setting up Mandriva as perfect server

"This tutorial shows how to set up a Mandriva 2010.0 Free (x86_64) server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters: Apache web server (SSL-capable), Postfix mail server with SMTP-AUTH and TLS, BIND DNS server, Proftpd FTP server, MySQL server, Dovecot POP3/IMAP, Quota, Firewall, etc. In the end you should have a system that works reliably, and if you like you can install the free webhosting control panel ISPConfig 2 (i.e., ISPConfig runs on it out of the box). This tutorial is written for the 64-bit version of Mandriva 2010.0."

>> The Perfect Server - Mandriva 2010.0 Free (x86_64)

Mandriva Linux 2010 has been released

"Mandriva Linux 2010 is one of the most innovative and one step beyond releases ever of Mandriva Linux, the leader in innovative and easy-to-use desktop Linux.

It brings you KDE 4.3 as the default KDE desktop. This major new release of KDE further enhances the KDE desktop experience. Other major new software versions include GNOME 2.28, OpenOffice.org 3.1.1 and Mozilla Firefox 3.5. Mandriva 2010 is using the 2.6.31 Linux Kernel, with the usual assortment of patches by the excellent Mandriva Kernel Team to make sure it's tailored to the distro.

As always, Mandriva Linux 2010's hardware compatibility is second to none. As well as conventional systems, it boasts excellent support for a wide range of netbooks, including all currently available Asus Eee PC models, the Acer Aspire One, the MSI Wind, and others."

>> Mandriva Linux 2010

Mandriva Linux 2010 RC2 has been released

"Mandriva Linux 2010 RC2, last development version, is now available on public mirrors. This RC2 version is available through following images:

Free version, 32 and 64 bit DVDs
One version, KDE or GNOME (available on monday)
Virtual images based on One images (available on monday)
These isos are hybrid isos which means you can dump it on an USB key to install it. Use Mandriva-seed available in isos repository, it’s as easy as a click!"

>> Mandriva Linux 2010 RC2

Mandriva Linux 2010 beta has been released

"Mandriva Linux 2010 Beta version is now available on public mirrors. This Beta version is available through

Free version, 32 and 64 bit DVDs
One version, KDE or GNOME (note that all languages are not yet available) – One isos will be uploaded next week
These isos are hybrid isos which means you can dump it on an USB key to instal it. Use Mandriva-seeds, it’s as easy as a click!This beta version comes with many major updates and new excuting stuff:

PLymouth is now managing boot splash. It allows many more possibilities for design and effects. It comes also with KMS activation, which reduces screen flickering, permits smooth transitions between boot phase and X startup.

Netprofile tool has been completely rewritten. Move your desktop without even thinking about managing your network profiles.
Tomoyo-gui is the first GUI for Tomoyo deveopped by Mandriva engineer. A web site will be soon available to create a developer community around this project.
KDE 4.3 reaches stable release with many improvments and stability

G NOME 2.27.5
Kernel 2.6.31 rc6
Please note that final graphical design is still not available."

>> Mandriva Linux 2010 beta

Mandriva Linux 2010 Alpha 2 is now available

"Mandriva Linux 2010 Alpha 2 is now available on public mirrors. This Alpha is available only through Free version, 32 and 64 bit DVDs.

Despite our planning modification (if you didn’t heard it already, Mandriva Linux 2010 will be released on November 3rd, 2009), we were able to
provide this alpha 2 release sooner than expected.

Among many things, the following components are been updated in Alpha 2 :
- KDE 4.3 RC 3
- GNOME 2.27.5, including new client-side window GTK+ feature (help to
prevent flickering)
- Kernel 2.6.31 rc4
- Xorg 1.6.3 with latest driver for Intel graphic chipset (should
improve performance and stability)"

>> Mandriva Linux 2010 Alpha 2 is now available

Mandriva Linux 2010 Alpha 1 is now available

"Mandriva Linux 2010 Alpha 1 is now available on public mirrors. This first alpha is available only through Free version, 32 and 64 bits DVDs.This development release is the first one realized without mkcd, our historical build tool, but using bcd available also on Mandriva svn. This new tool should improve global quality of our release and make tests much easier and efficient.

You will find more information about Alpha 1 on Mandriva wiki. This first release comes also with specifications document available on wiki (pdf) . This document is composed by specifications that was not finalized in 2009 Spring, internal Mandriva proposals but also Community proposals through Mandriva Ideas web site. This web site is available now since beginning of 2010 development cycle in order to collect any kind of proposals to be included in coming releases."

>> Mandriva Linux 2010 Alpha 1

Howtoforge posted a guide about setting up Mandriva 2009.1 as server

"This tutorial shows how to set up a Mandriva 2009.1 Free (x86_64) server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters: Apache web server (SSL-capable), Postfix mail server with SMTP-AUTH and TLS, BIND DNS server, Proftpd FTP server, MySQL server, Dovecot POP3/IMAP, Quota, Firewall, etc. In the end you should have a system that works reliably, and if you like you can install the free webhosting control panel ISPConfig 2 (i.e., ISPConfig runs on it out of the box). This tutorial is written for the 64-bit version of Mandriva 2009.1."

>> The Perfect Server - Mandriva 2009.1 Free (x86_64)

Howtoforge posted a guide about setting up Mandriva One 2009.1 with GNOME as desktop

"This tutorial shows how you can set up a Mandriva One 2009.1 desktop (with the GNOME desktop environment) that is a full-fledged replacement for a Windows desktop, i.e. that has all the software that people need to do the things they do on their Windows desktops. The advantages are clear: you get a secure system without DRM restrictions that works even on old hardware, and the best thing is: all software comes free of charge."

>> The Perfect Desktop - Mandriva One 2009.1 With GNOME

Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring has been released

"Mandriva announces today the launch of the final version of Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring.

Quicker, easier and even more secure this new version brings you a host of innovative functionalities.

The Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring range is now available in the office format which corresponds to your choice, KDE, GNOME or LXDE and all this in more than 70 languages.

Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring not only offers you the most advanced and easy to use Linux operating system on the market but also integrates a list of some of the most complete software."

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Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring RC2 has been released

"The RC2 release of Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring (code name Estephe) is now available. This RC2 version provides some updates on major desktop components of the distribution, including KDE 4.2.2, GNOME 2.26,X.org server 1.6, kernel 2.6.29.

This RC2 version offers also nearly all 2009 Spring design. This version will allow you also to dump in a very easy way All available One hybrid isos on a USB key and then install Mandriva Linux on netbooks. 6 One isos are now available to provide KDE and GNOME desktops in a very large set of languages."

>> Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring RC2 is ready for tests

Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring RC1 has been released

"The RC1 release of Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring (code name pomerol) is now available. This RC1 version provides some updates on major desktop components of the distribution, including KDE 4.2.1, GNOME 2.25.92, Xfce 4.6, X.org server 1.6, OpenOffice.Org 3.0.1, qt 4.5.0.

This RC1 version proposes a first glance at 2009 Spring design, providing Free wallpapers. This version will allow you also to dump in a very easy way One GNOME hybrid iso on a USB key and then install Mandriva Linux on netbooks."

>> Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring RC1

Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring beta is available

"The beta release of Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring (code name Margaux) is now available. This beta version provides some updates on major desktop components of the distribution, including KDE 4.2.0, GNOME 2.25.90, Xfce 4.6 RC1, X.org server 1.5, OpenOffice.Org 3.0.1, qt 4.5.0 (RC1)

This Beta version proposes step 1 of Speedboot. This should improve your boot time. It’s not enabled by default. To test it, enter speedboot keyword at boot time. You can use Bootchart to test precisely effects on your boot time.

This release is available through

DVD edition (32 or 64 bits) with a traditional installer
2 CDs GNOME with a traditional installer
2 CDs KDE with a traditional installer
These editions are free versions, without proprietary applications. You will find also live CD One edition with proprietary drivers for KDE or GNOME environment."

>> Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring beta is available

XFCE One, a xfce live CD that based on Mandriva has been released

"The Mandriva community is proud to offer another XFCE edition to the users. This edition is not a Mandriva product (so do not expect any kind of support directly from Mandriva), but has been completed with a great cooperation between the company and the community.

We tried our best to provide the experience possible using XFCE Live but so far some issues still stand. We do not consider those issues are very blocking ones, but we rather mention them here so you can know what to do in case you would encounter those problems.

This edition contains bug fixes as available on the mirrors at the 23th of October, which should solve some installations and usage issues, but we strongly recommend to install the next updates while you have installed on the disk the XFCE desktop.

If you encounter any xfce-specific problem, please report it in the Mandriva Bug tracking system."

>> XFCE One, release 2009.0

LinuxBSDos posted a review on Mandriva Linux Powerpack 2009

"Mandriva Linux Powerpack is one of three editions of the Linux desktop published by Mandriva, the French Linux software publisher. The others are Mandriva Linux One and Mandriva Linux Free, both of which are free to download and use. Mandriva Linux Powerpack is the commercial edition, and costs 49 EUR, or 62 USD. In this tutorial, we take a somewhat detailed review of Mandriva Linux Powerpack 2009, which was released on October 9, 2008."

>> Mandriva Linux Powerpack 2009 Review

Howtoforge published a guide about setting up virtual users/domains with Postfix/Courier/MySQL/SquirrelMail under Mandriva 2009.0

"This document describes how to install a Postfix mail server that is based on virtual users and domains, i.e. users and domains that are in a MySQL database. I will also demonstrate the installation and configuration of Courier (Courier-POP3, Courier-IMAP), so that Courier can authenticate against the same MySQL database used by Postfix. The resulting Postfix server is capable of SMTP-AUTH and TLS and quota. Passwords are stored in encrypted form in the database. In addition to that, this tutorial covers the installation of Amavisd, SpamAssassin and ClamAV so that emails will be scanned for spam and viruses. I will also show how to install SquirrelMail as a webmail interface so that users can read and send emails and change their passwords."

>> Virtual Users/Domains With Postfix/Courier/MySQL/SquirrelMail (Mandriva 2009.0)

Howtoforge posted a guide about setting up Mandriva 2009.0 Free as server

"This is a detailed description about how to set up a Mandriva 2009.0 Free server that offers all services needed by ISPs and hosters: Apache web server (SSL-capable), Postfix mail server with SMTP-AUTH and TLS, BIND DNS server, Proftpd FTP server, MySQL server, Dovecot POP3/IMAP, Quota, Firewall, etc. This tutorial is written for the 32-bit version of Mandriva 2009.0."

>> The Perfect Server - Mandriva 2009.0 Free (i386)

Mandriva Linux 2009 has been released

"2009 is a bold release which brings the new KDE 4.1 as the default desktop, along with a re-designed installer and Mandriva Control Center and many other new features. Other significant updates include GNOME 2.24, OpenOffice.org 3, Mozilla Firefox 3, and kernel 2.6.27. Key features include new graphical in-line upgrade capability, netbook compatibility, class-leading hardware support, and support for working with mobile devices."

>> Mandriva Linux 2009 is released

Mandriva Linux 2007.1 will be discontinued on October 13 2008

"It's that time of year again. With the pending release of Mandriva Linux 2009.0, older versions of Mandriva Linux will no longer be supported.

As of October 13 2008, Mandriva Linux 2007.1 will no longer be receiving security updates. Any users still using 2007.1 are encouraged to upgrade. As well, as of October 9 2008, Mandriva Linux 2008.0 will be moving to a basic maintenance mode and will no longer be receiving desktop-related updates.

The full schedule of support is available on our web site:
http://www.mandriva.com/en/mandriva-product-lifetime-policy

Mandriva Linux 2008.1 will continue to receive desktop-related updates until April 15 2009.

Please be aware that the product lifetime for our corporate products is much longer than that received by our desktop products. Corporate 3.0, MNF2, and Corporate Server 4.0 are still supported.

Keep this information in mind as you plan migration strategies, etc. to ensure you are using an operating system receiving security and bugfix updates.

Thank you."

Headshotgamer posted a review on Mandriva Linux 2009 Release Candidate 2

"'ve previously reviewed Mandriva 2009 Beta 1 using KDE 4 as the window manager. I didn't like what I saw. I do believe this wasn't Mandriva's fault, as my gripes were the same for Kubuntu 8.10 Alpha 6 (using KDE 4.1.1). This time, it's the Gnome window manager and this is the last development release before the final version hit the download mirrors on the 9th of October 2008. Hopefully they've got everything right and there won't be many changes between this version and the final one.

I downloaded the Mandriva Linux 'One' version (full filename: mandriva-linux-one-2009-rc2-GNOME-int-cdrom-i586.iso), which acts as a Live CD (this loads the distribution into memory, allowing you to try out the distribution before installing to your hard drive) as well as the installation CD. My unchanging, old, tired, cheap but reliable test rig is made up of the following:

AMD Athlon 3200+ (2.0Ghz)
Gigabyte 939 Motherboard (GA-K8NSC-939)
2x512MB Geil DDR400 Dual Channel
Gigabyte 6600GT 256MB AGP 8x
LG DVD Burner (GSA-4163B)
Seagate 40GB 2MB cache ATA100
Onboard AC97
Logitech G15 keyboard + G5 mouse "

>> Mandriva Linux 2009 Release Candidate 2 (Gnome) Review