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Have you, or anyone on these forums tested it on linux? I'd like to know how well it handles flash and inbeded video. I tried it yesterday on my Vista install, and eventhough it feels super fast, its a bit glitchy. Back to 9.62 for now.

Kieth, Pretty much like everyone else has said, Mandriva, or Vista ;) If by "user friendly" you mean, great hardware detection, Mandriva is your answer. If you mean, easy to use, then Mandriva is your answer. If you mean greater user support forums, Ubuntu is your answer. I think the only problem Mandriva has is that its too damn good. I hardly ever have to ask any questions about it because everything just works. There are only three other distributions I can say that about; OpenSuse, PCLINUXOS(Mandriva based), and SimplyMepis(based on Ubuntu, havent tried the debian base yet.)

boatman, If I were you I'd leave KDE4 on and install Gnome if you need a stable/solid DE. The reason I say leave KDE4 on is because, eventually, it will replace KDE3 like it or not. I can't say much about it since I've only tried it on an OpenSuse live cd once or twice. I believe the Project Lead once said something along the lines of "pushing KDE4 to get more users to use it and test and submit their results to improve it." I personally think that they could've introduced some of its new features in 3 and kept building on it eventually transitioning to KDE4.

It's unfortunate that you've been having so many problems with linux, I hope Vista doesn't disappoint you.

***disregard Greg2 beat me to it*** I believe it may be an MSFONT, but im not sure

Well, I now want to install Mandy on my laptop again :( I know I shouldn't but damn, it's so tempting. I've now seen the Gnome, KDE, LXDE, and XFCE versions of Mandriva and they all look great. Thanks for posting the screenshot Chris, and congratulations on your new desktop enviroment.

Chris, I hope you manage to install it and let us know how it goes. Post a screenshot even, I'm dying to know what it would look like and how it runs. Thanks.

Taupist, It's unfortunate that you feel that way about Mandriva. I think KDE4 may be the root of all your problems, not Mandriva as a whole. I've not installed the latest release, infact I haven't used Mandriva since a month after 2008.1 was released. Have you tried using Gnome as your default DE? If you have, what was that experience like?

I don't think I understand what you're getting at. Are you concerned that your PS3 was able to detect, connect to, and browse your desktop when you didn't configure your desktop to be a mediaserver? Have you looked into the MCC and checked the FW settings or any other network setting?

Well that sux that you couldn't install it ac_dispatcher. They've got like 58 or 59 days left til they release it, hopefully by then they'll fix it.

Hello everyone, Have you all heard the news, Beta 1 for OpenSuse is out! Woot. Anyway, have y'all seen the screenshots posted? http://en.opensuse.org/Screenshots/openSUSE_11.0_Beta1 I don't know about you guys, but damn does it look stunning. Do you think Mandriva could out do them with 2009? With respect to the Mandriva Dev Team, functionality is the most important part to any distro, and they seem to have that down. But as far as the look and feel, well I personally feel/think that they are lacking just a tad, but still great in the end. I was looking at their(Suse) Media layout page, found here http://en.opensuse.org/Media_Layout/11.0 and noticed they've got a KDE4 LIVE CD. What do you guys think about Suse 11? Has anyone here tried it, if so, how does it compare to Mandy?

I wouldn't worry about it. Like you said you've got your firewall running. I don't think its possible to gain access to your box, and any secure site you're visiting should have 256 encryption, and I believe all browsers offer 128 bit encryption. I could be wrong though. Take what I say with a grain of salt, I'm no networking export and I'm far from being a Linux expert.

Today I received an email from the Mandriva Store and gave me a refund. I'd like to thank Adam for all his help. I honestly don't think the refund would have happened without his help. With that, I'm off to installing 2008.1 Gnome One.

I don't believe my comparison is or was wrong in anyway. Just about anything I can do in Linux I can do on Windows with free alternatives and vice versa. i don't have a problem buying the Distro from Mandriva because like I said in an earlier post, I know its a Company, and a company is in business to make money. I realize that it comes with Codecs and Cedega and thats got to be paid for somehow. Yeah thats fine. Don't sit there and tell me to go with the free version or another distro if I don't want to pay. I'll admit that I am at fault for not reading the Product Listing carefully, but I do feel like I should be given access to the 2009 image when it comes out either by discount or a download.

Artic I bought the SLIM PACK 2 DVD SET, If I had a fast/dedicated Internet connection I would have gone with the Subscription. So, with the SLIM PACK Will i still be able to Upgrade to 2009 or not. Mandriva has not replied to any of my messages yet either.

In my case, it was more of a "Helping out Linux/Mandriva" thing, and the "assumption" that I would be able to upgrade to 2009 either by installing a brandnew 2009 or through urpmi. Having Cedega is just a plus since I really don't play games anymore. Also some of the non-free stuff like CODECS and NVIDIA drivers that are included, which could be downloaded anyways. BTW, does anybody have an 800 number for the mandriva store, I've sent them a message but no ones replied yet. Is there maybe a French holiday or something, or a no work on Friday policy.

I totally agree with you 100%. They sell the Free version at OSDISC, I bought 2008 free from them a few months back.

Well Reiver I appreciate you telling me this. I've asked Mandriva to cancel my order. If I had a dedicated internet connection I would have definately gone with the Power Pack subscription. As much as I would like to help out Mandriva I don't think its right that they do that. I also understand Mandriva is a Company, a Company that must pay bills and what not, and is also in business to make some profit, otherwise there is no point in being a company. If they were to offer a free Power Pack download in addition to the DISCS or a 2009 PP DVD at half the price then it wouldn't be a problem.

I downloaded mine using FTP and KGET. At first the CD did nothing, the third time it actually booted, and its been booting ever since.

So what you're telling me is to CANCEL MY ORDER right. Now that is rediculous. I mean cmon, How in the world is that fair? So just install my LIVE DISC or order FREE DVD from osdics.com right. That really bugs me. Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring List Price: $19.95 Our Price: $5.95 and eligible for FREE Worldwide Shipping on orders over $20. You Save: $14.00 (70%) Availability: Ships the next business day

Everyone, Just today, I bought my first copy of Mandriva 2008.1 for 78 US Dollars. I'm a tad upset about having to spend so much on it, when I could get a copy of Vista Home Premium for $99 or cheaper if you know what I mean. I know im comparing Apples to Oranges but still, thats crazy, I should have gone with the Thumbdrive but nah, I feel safer having the DVDS. Thats It on the ran't.... Now to the questions. Will I be able to get Mandriva 2009 for free, or am I just screwed when it comes to Upgrading? Would that be the best choice? I'm leaning towards installing the 32 bit version since I don't know how far 64 has come. Would that be the best choice? All I really plan on doing is using my system to convert dvds to smaller avi for back up purposes, surf the net, and office type stuff oh and printing of course with the ocassional game install on Cedega. I'm also considering either buying a new HD for my laptop or just dual booting Vista and Mandy, do I still have to worry about the SPINDOWN problem that was plauging linux awhile back or has that issue been resolved. Referring to this http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=5...hlight=spindown Currently have 2008 Free installed, I don't think I have that issue, but would like to be on the safe side. I did try the 2008.1 Gnome One Cd, and its really awesome, which is why I decided to buy the PP, maybe my 70 bucks could make difference(or not). But I truly am impressed with Mandy, bluetooth was working Nvidia drivers were working, I just couldn't believe it, its pretty great, I could just imagine the PP will be all that and much much more. Any suggestions are greatly welcomed. P.S. To the Devels and the Community that made all this happen. THANK YOU! [moved from Installing Mandriva by spinynorman]

I too would like to know. I just tried GNOME One, and all I can say is that its MAGICAL and AWESOME and begging to be installed on my lappy. If I could just do a Sys Update, that would rock.

Awesome...BTW Found the GNOME ONE Edition if anyone cares. Link at Distrowatch.com

If you do manage to install it, Please let us know how it runs. I'm dying to know/download, but unfortunately i've got to wait for it to hit an HTTP server or FTP :angry2: . *EDIT* As of 14:35 Baghdad time, 2008.1 is up for download on all public mirrors. Thing is, I don't see GNOME ONE or KDE ONE for that matter. BOOO. Good Luck fellas.

Not familiar with using the Import utility found in the MCC, but, have you tried to put all those files in say the Microsoft "My Documents" directory? I've never used the system like I said earlier but, have you tried that, maybe, just maybe, its looking for the directory. Have you tried Burning or transferring all that data to an external drive? Have you tried mounting the Windows partition in Mandy? There are many ways to things, don't give up just yet and definitely don't go around saying