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 enlarge | From: Mandrake
Category: Software
Buy Used: $98.39
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 12571
Format: Cd-rom
Platform: Linux
Media: CD-ROM
Operating System: Linux
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 11 x 9 x 2
UPC: 712692956212
EAN: 0712692956212
ASIN: B000063XF5
Release Date: April 22, 2002
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: May have some marks or highlights. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Ships from Fresno, CA USA
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Some effort to install, but it is slick August 10, 2002
After some effort, I was able to install Mandrake 8.2. Once it is up
and running it is really slick. A few things did not work, like Xsane
for my epson 1240U scanner. Other than that it was capatible with everything
else that I had hooked to my computer. It even had a slick j-pilot
application for syncing my palm pilot.
 Eh...so-so July 24, 2002
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've used Mandrake 8.0, 8.1, and now 8.2. I have also switched to SuSE 8.0. I like Mandrake and I like some things they do. But, the problems are just too numerous to recommend, in my opinion. Mandrake tries to be a little too bleeding edge, and when I was testing 8.2, I had some issues that I could not resolve. On the other hand, SuSE 8.0 ran out of the box for me on both my home-built desktop and my Dell laptop. Absolutely no major issues on either machine.The other thing is that Mandrake is now releasing 9.0 beta to its testers. I don't understand Mandrake's accelerated release schedule. 8.2 just appeared in stores and they're already working on 9.0. Go figure. Anyway, keep an eye on Mandrake, they are a nice company and put out a nice distribution. I would just look elsewhere for now.
Mandrake is getting closer to perfection...but not yet July 7, 2002
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Mandrake 8.2 is a big improvement over the last two releases; however, the install routine locked up toward the end of my installation...twice! Fortunately, when I restarted, it booted up normally and everything worked fine.I like the interface although Mandrake chose to go with the KDE 2.2.2 desktop instead of 3.0. Although there are some bugs, it is every bit as good as Windows XP or any Windows for that matter! After a few days of getting used to where things are, you will be doing evrything that you did under Windows but at a lower total cost of ownership, and with more applications than you would ever know what to do with! Buy it if you're looking for a stable, secure desktop without the licensing hassles associated with...well...you know who!
 It can't possibly get easier June 30, 2002
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I installed RH 7.2 and Debian Woody a combined total of four times in the past week. Just as I was ready to bag the idea of using Linux, I decided to give this distribution a chance. The installation was easy and, in terms of time, tiny compared to Debian (which is still not complete after 3 days). This only took 45-60 minutes. Everything configured fine and the customization is nice. Everything is running fine for me... Don't be scared of this distribution of linux. If you can install any other operating system, you can definitely roll this one out with a few clicks. No fancy footwork required.
Excels in ease of use but still a long way to go... June 18, 2002
20 out of 23 found this review helpful
I am a linux enthusiast and have been trying out new linux distributions as they come out for the past 3 years. Needless to say, linux's 2.4 kernel has made some dramatic improvments and so has KDE 3.While RedHat is suited better for enterprise users, Mandrake and SuSe try to adapt their packaging for the average home user. SuSe 8.0 has to be the "easiest" linux distribution out there now by virtue of its great system configuration tools and streamlined installation. While Mandrake 8.2 has good configuration tools, it lacks the friendliness and wide scope of SuSE Linux. Two features that caught my eye in this distro are: 1. Mandrake's utility for configuring Samba file sharing and browsing, and
2. Mandrake's font installer. Unattractive, out-of-the-box fonts typically plague Linux distributions, so a good font installer is a must. In tests, the Mandrake font utility was much easier to use than the KDE-based utilities that come with Red Hat and SuSE. Overall, Mandrake 8.2 has taken some great steps. However, if you are looking for a replacement for Windows, SuSe 8.0 is a better option.
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