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| 2007-12-14 |
NEW • Development Release: Mandriva Linux 2008.1 Alpha 1 |
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Adam Williamson has announced the availability of the first alpha release of Mandriva Linux 2008.1: "Kicking off the 2008.1 development cycle in earnest, the first alpha is here. This alpha features X.Org 7.3, KDE 3.5.8, KDE 4.0 RC2 (in /contrib), GNOME 2.21, kernel 2.6.24, OpenOffice.org 2.3, new NVIDIA and ATI proprietary drivers, PulseAudio by default and more. Despite being a first alpha, it is also in a fairly stable and reliable state, though as always, we do not suggest you use it in a production environment. It is available in Free and One editions, with i586 and x86_64 DVDs for the Free edition and an i586, KDE-based CD for the One edition." Read the release announcement and release notes for further information. Quick download links to the live CD and installation DVD images: mandriva-linux-2008...cdrom-i586.iso (686MB, MD5), mandriva-linux-2008.1-free-dvd-i586.iso (64,176MB, MD5), mandriva-linux-2008.1-free-dvd-x86_64.iso (4,235MB, MD5).
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| 2007-10-09 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mandriva Linux 2008 |
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Mandriva Linux 2008 has been released: "We are proud to announce that Mandriva Linux 2008 is now available for download. The result of six months of heavy development and testing, 2008 includes all the latest software and many enhancements over previous Mandriva Linux releases. You will find KDE 3.5.7 and the new GNOME 2.20 already integrated, a solid kernel 2.6.22.9 with fair scheduling support, OpenOffice.org 2.2.1, cutting-edge 3D-accelerated desktop courtesy of CompizFusion 0.5.2, Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.6, and everything else you've come to expect from the latest Mandriva Linux release. We have integrated a reworked hardware detection sub-system, with support for a lot of new devices." Read the release announcement and visit the release tour page for further details. Mandriva Linux 2008 is available (download page, torrents) in the form of a combined live and installation CD, as well as the traditional installation DVD; here is a quick link to the i586 live CD: mandriva-linux-2008-one-KDE-cdrom-i586.iso (694MB, MD5).
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| 2007-09-21 |
NEW • Development Release: Mandriva Linux 2008 RC2 |
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Adam Williamson has announced that the second and final release candidate of Mandriva Linux 2008 is ready for testing: "Mandriva Linux 2008 RC2 'Kepler' was released today. New features since the release of RC1 include the final release of GNOME 2.20, the inclusion of the new 8.41.7 version of ATI's proprietary driver in the non-free repository to support Radeon HD cards, significant kernel updates that improve support for certain ATA controllers and many audio chipsets, some new features in the urpmi and rpmdrake package management tools, and over 500 bug fixes since RC1." See the following links for additional details: release announcement, development notes, release notes and new features. Download: mandriva-linux-2008.0-free-rc2.i586.iso (4,058MB, MD5), mandriva-linux-2008.0-free-rc2.x86_64.iso (4,150MB, MD5).
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| 2007-09-05 |
NEW • Development Release: Mandriva Linux 2008 RC1 |
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Adam Williamson has announced the first release candidate of Mandriva Linux 2008: "The first release candidate of Mandriva Linux 2008, codenamed Copernic, is now available. The release notes are here. A guide to major new features (some of which are not yet implemented in this release candidate) is here, and the detailed technical specifications are here. This release candidate is available as a three CD or one DVD Free edition (containing no non-free software or drivers) for the x86-32 and x86-64 architectures, with a traditional installer, and as a mini-CD edition for both x86-32 and x86-64 architectures. A One combined live / install CD edition will be released in the near future (problems with Unionfs prevented the One edition from being release at the same time as the other editions)." Here is the brief release announcement. Download: mandriva-linux-2008.0-free-rc1.i586.iso (3,985MB, MD5), mandriva-linux-2008.0-free-rc1.x86_64.iso (3,999MB, MD5).
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| 2007-08-25 |
NEW • Development Release: Mandriva Linux 2008 Beta 2 |
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Adam Williamson has announced the second beta release of Mandriva Linux 2008: "The second beta of Mandriva Linux 2008, code named 'Galilee', has been released. This beta is available as a three CD or one DVD 'Free' edition (containing no non-free software or drivers) for the x86-32 and x86-64 architectures, with a traditional installer. Future betas will be available in 'One' live / install CD hybrid editions with proprietary drivers. You are encouraged to test and comment on this beta release. Feedback should be posted in the form of bug reports to Bugzilla, or if it is not a type of feedback that can be expressed as a bug report, to the Cooker mailing list or to the Mandriva forums." Read the release announcement and visit the development page for detailed information and testing guidelines. Download: mandriva-linux-2008.0-free-beta2.i586.iso (3,200MB, MD5), mandriva-linux-2008.0-free-beta2.x86_64.iso (3,273MB, MD5).
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| 2007-08-08 |
NEW • Development Release: Mandriva Linux 2008 Beta 1 |
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Adam Williamson has announced the first beta release of Mandriva Linux 2008: "The first beta of Mandriva Linux 2008, code-named Cassini, is now available. This beta is available only as a 3-CD Free edition (containing no non-free software or drivers) for the x86-32 architecture, with a traditional installer. Future betas will be available in One live / install CD hybrid editions with proprietary drivers, and in x86-64 variants." What's new? "Default NTFS write support; AppArmor; modular IDE drivers; new devicescape wireless stack; Compiz Fusion replaces Beryl; Linux kernel 2.6.22, GNOME 2.19, KDE 3.5.7 and 4 preview, Xfce 4.4.1...." See the release announcement, release notes and features page for full details. Download: mandriva-linux-2008.0-free-beta1.i586.iso (3,190MB, MD5).
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| 2007-06-21 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mandriva Corporate Desktop 4.0 |
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Mandriva has announced the release of Mandriva Corporate Desktop 4.0: "Mandriva is proud to announce the release of Corporate Desktop 4.0, the brand new version of its enterprise-dedicated work station." Some of the product's key features include: "Directory administration and integration: a new tool to set KDE user rights from an LDAP directory; mobility: simplified configuration of secure remote access and simplified configuration of 3G data cards; security: support for data encryption, high security authentication, secure connections and an interactive firewall; ergonomics: a completely new design for the desktop and integration of the latest 3D technologies." Find more details in press release and on the distribution's product pages. Mandriva Corporate Desktop 4.0 should be available shortly from the Mandriva Store; in the meantime, a trial edition can be downloaded from here.
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| 2007-04-18 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mandriva Linux 2007.1 |
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Mandriva has announced the release of Mandriva Linux 2007.1, marketed as "2007 Spring": "Mandriva is proud to announce the release of its brand new distribution that provides up-to-date and freshly released open source software: Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring. Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring integrates the latest innovations in the fields of office suite applications, Internet, multimedia and virtualization technologies. Not only does Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring bring to users the most advanced Linux operating system, it also includes some very special new features: WengoPhone, Google Picasa and Google Earth, Drakvirt...." Read the press release, release notes, product pages for detailed information. Download the "Free" edition DVDs via BitTorrent: mandriva-linux-2007-spring-free-dvd-i586 (4,357MB), mandriva-linux-2007-spring-free-dvd.x86_64 (4,356MB).
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| 2007-04-01 |
NEW • Development Release: Mandriva Linux 2007.1 RC3 |
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Adam Williamson has announced the third release candidate of Mandriva Linux 2007.1: "Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring RC3 'Beijing' is now available. Featuring the most comprehensive support for 3D desktop technologies, the latest versions of KDE, GNOME, Mozilla Firefox and others, a beautiful new theme and enhancements, and refinements to the comprehensive suite of Mandriva configuration utilities, Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring is the best Mandriva Linux release yet. Beijing features fixes to all major bugs in previous betas and release candidates, the final version of GNOME 2.18, and the full feature set intended for the final release." See the release notes for more details about the near-complete Mandriva 2007.1. Download (MD5): mandriva-linux-2007.1-free-Beijing.i586.iso (3,567MB), mandriva-linux-2007.1-free-Beijing.x86_64.iso (3,789MB).
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| 2007-03-15 |
NEW • Development Release: Mandriva Linux 2007.1 RC1 |
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Adam Williamson has announced the availability of the first release candidate of Mandriva Linux 2007.1, code name "Xianyang": "Mandriva is pleased to announce the release of the first release candidate for Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring. Spring features a raft of improvements and enhancements over its predecessors, including the latest software, extended support for the latest 3D desktop technologies (including Metisse), enhanced and improved system configuration and software installation tools, cutting-edge hardware support, and a sleek new look." Read the release announcement and release notes for complete list of new features and improvements. Download the dual-architecture (i586 and x86_64) installation DVD from here: mandriva-linux-2007.1-free-xianyang.i586.iso (4,106MB, MD5).
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| 2007-03-09 |
NEW • Development Release: Mandriva Corporate Desktop 4 Beta |
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Mandriva has announced the initial beta release of Mandriva Corporate Desktop 4: "Mandriva is pleased to announce the launch of the beta program of Corporate Desktop 4.0, the brand new version of its enterprise dedicated workstation. Ergonomic, secure, comprehensive, easy to use and administer: by consulting its corporate clients and by exploiting its experience in the desktop area, Mandriva developed Corporate Desktop 4.0, a distribution that can be installed in less than 10 minutes and extensively customized thanks to a new post-installation tool. Mandriva emphasizes the key points for business: directory administration and integration, mobility, security and ergonomics." Read the press release and visit the Corporate Desktop 4 page for further details. The beta CD and DVD images are available for download from the Mandriva Beta Program page (registration required).
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| 2007-03-03 |
NEW • Development Release: Mandriva Linux 2007.1 Beta 2 |
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Adam Williamson has announced the second beta release of Mandriva Linux 2007.1: "The second beta of Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring, codenamed 'Wei', is now available from all mirrors which carry the /devel tree. This is the first build by a new build manager following the departure of Warly, so there may be slightly more issues than usual. Please be patient, and let us know about any problems you run into." What's new? "OpenOffice.org 2.1.0; latest Gnome 2.18 beta2; latest KDE packages; Thunderbird 2.0b2 and Firefox 2.0; Metisse; Latest 2.6.17 kernel with driver set; new RPMDrake, MandrivaUpdate, MandrivaOnline tools; XDG menu merge; Wengo." More in the release announcement and release notes. Download: mandriva-linux-2007.1-free-wei.i586.iso (2,913MB, MD5).
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| 2007-02-09 |
NEW • Development Release: Mandriva Linux 2007.1 Beta 1 |
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The first beta release of the upcoming Mandriva Linux 2007.1 is now available for download and testing: "Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring Beta1. Main changes: GNOME 2.17; KDE 3.5.6; Firefox 2.0; new suspend and hibernate infrastructure (with bootsplash support); new DNS servers framework (using resolvconf to handle DNS servers from multiple interfaces, and sort them by interface priority); documentation is included on live systems. You are encouraged to test and comment on this beta release. Feedback should be posted in the form of bug reports to Bugzilla, or if it is not a type of feedback that can be expressed as a bug report, to the Cooker mailing list or to the Mandriva Club forums." Read the beta information page and consult the release notes for further details. Download: mandriva-free-2007.1-loolapop-DVD.iso (4,446MB).
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| 2007-01-25 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Mandriva One 2007 "Metisse" |
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Mandriva has announced the availability of a new live CD edition with a unique 3D desktop environment - Mandriva One 2007 "Metisse": "Metisse is a window manager developed by the In Situ project. Available under the General Public Licence exclusively for Linux, Metisse differs from a classic 3D desktop ('the cube') in the way that it offers innovative windows interactions, thus enforcing work efficiency." Originally released to the members of the Mandriva Club only, the CD image with GNOME and Metisse is now available for free download from Mandriva mirrors. For more information please visit the Metisse product pages to see screenshots and download videos of Metisse in action. Download: Mandriva-2007.0-One-Metisse.i586.iso (701MB, MD5).
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