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Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring

Manufacturer: Mandriva Conectiva


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The good:
  • Free to download and use
  • Can be run and evaluated from CD
  • Enhanced mobile device synchronisation
  • Free support club
The bad:
  • Desktop implementation only
  • Install problems
  • Linux knowledge assumed
The bottomline:

The latest version of Mandriva is a competent and well-implemented desktop release with lots to commend it to those with some Linux know-how.

Editors’ rating:

7.5/10

RRP: Free

Related topics:

linux, mandriva, KDE desktop, gnome, os, open source, vmware, eee pc

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