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  8. Inquisitor stresses and benchmarks your hardware

    in Everything Linux

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    Ever wondered why your new computer feels sluggish -- or afraid you'll blow your overclocked processor to smithereens? The Inquisitor testing platform wraps the best of open source benchmarking tools in special scripts to help you test and diagnose your hardware.

     

    In the current Inquisitor version 3.0 live CD, there are 25 tests and benchmarks for testing hardware devices such as processors, hard disks, and removable devices like USB and CD drives.

     

    More at linux.com.

  14. Mandriva 2009.0 Errata

    in Installing Mandriva

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    8 Hardware issues

    8.1 Eee systems do not shut down correctly

    8.5 Slow network response with Realtek wireless internet adapters (using the rt2500pci driver)

     

    9 Software issues

    9.11 KDE 4 panel displays graphical corruption when running GTK+-based applications

    9.16 KDE 4 applications cannot run as root via su

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  17. Mandriva 2009.0 Errata

    in Installing Mandriva

    Posted

    Read the Errata for information on known problems with Mandriva Linux 2009 and, where available, how to fix, avoid or work around them.

     

    5 Resolved issues

    5.1 NVIDIA proprietary driver does not work with kernel-server

    5.2 Missing module dependency information slightly increases boot time

    5.3 Installing VMware on Mandriva fails due to wrong GCC version used to compile kernel

    5.4 Eee systems do not shut down correctly

    5.5 No network response (TCP packet header ordering issue)

    5.6 Continuous loud noise from the sound device

    5.7 Evolution cannot send messages when using an Exchange server

     

    6 Installation issues

    6.1 Problems after doing an in-line upgrade from 2008 Spring to 2009

     

    7 Kernel issues

    7.1 Periodic freeze of the graphical system

    7.2 Boot pauses indefinitely at various points until a key is pressed

    7.3 Resume from hibernation fails with a blank screen

    7.3.1 Splashy involved

    7.3.2 Framebuffer involved

     

    8 Hardware issues

    8.1 Some Wireless chips doesn't get an IP

    8.2 Wireless networking stops working if disabled and then re-enabled with Fn+F2 on Eee models

    8.3 Marvell 88SE61 series drive controllers do not work

    8.4 Frequent pauses while running 3D-accelerated applications with NVIDIA hardware

    8.5 No sound on various snd-hda-intel-based sound devices

    8.6 Slow or no internet response (particularly web browsing)

    8.6.1 IPv6 issues

    8.6.2 TCP window scaling

    8.7 Slow network response with some wireless internet adapters (using the rt2500pci driver)

    8.8 Wireless access at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute with Intel 3945 wifi card

     

    9 Software issues

    9.1 Printer configuration tool not installed by default in One editions

    9.2 One editions fail to boot to a graphical desktop (xorg.conf not created)

    9.3 Encrypted partitions are not mounted during boot

    9.4 Mandriva network configuration tool does not display list of available access points when configuring a wireless connection

    9.5 Mandriva network configuration tool cannot configure Broadcom wireless adapters using native driver

    9.6 Mandriva network configuration tools do not correctly handle wireless encryption keys containing some special characters

    9.7 Mandriva tool for accessing Windows / SMB / CIFS / Samba shares does not work

    9.8 Compiz and Metisse do not work in KDE 4 if started via startx

    9.9 Graphical corruption with NVIDIA GeForce 7xxx series graphics cards

    9.10 Long delay opening the dialog to save or open files in GTK+-based applications

    9.11 Extended keys (multimedia keys) not supported in KDE 4

    9.12 Enabling LCD sub-pixel rendering in KDE 4

    9.13 KDE 4 panel displays graphical corruption when running GTK+-based applications

    9.14 KDE 4 cannot play many video formats as installed

    9.15 KDE 4 applications cannot play audio CDs (digital mode)

    9.16 KDE 4 does not suspend when laptop lid is closed

    9.17 Bogus error message when entering an incorrect password to log in or unlock a KDE 4 session

    9.18 KDE 4 applications cannot run as root via su

    9.19 Mandriva interactive firewall configuration tool too large for low-resolution displays

    9.20 Webcams do not work in some applications (including Skype)

    9.21 Mandriva Linux 2009 fails to boot when installed as a KVM guest system

    9.22 Some OpenOffice.org functions do not work in One edition

    9.23 Libraries in libopenmotif3 package cannot be used

    9.24 Smart broken with lzma compressed metadata

     

    10 3D-accelerated desktop

    10.1 3D-accelerated desktop and video playback

    Updated 29 March 2009

  18. Mandriva 2009.0 Release Notes

    in Installing Mandriva

    Posted

    This Release Notes contain important information for the Mandriva Linux 2009 release.

     

    The following topics are covered:

    • General information about new features and major changes
    • Changes to the Mandriva installer and upgrade instructions for Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring users
    • Changes to supported hardware and drivers
    • Changes regarding software packages
    • Other technical information for experienced users

  20. Mandriva Linux 2009 is released

    in Portal News

    Posted

    Mandriva have today released Mandriva Linux 2009, the new autumnal release of their distribution.

     

    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.

     

    For more details, see the Release Tour and the Release Notes.

     

    Get it at the download page, or go straight to the torrent list.

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