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I fail to see how the Mandriva way is worse. The logged in user still has to provide a password. If they are following the *buntu model then I urge them to abandon it now. Don't encourage security sloppiness for the sake of convenience.

I disagree. It is a problem when the proposed updates conflict with what I already have installed. I recently had an episode where applying the updates recommended by the applet stripped away elements of my KDE4.2 desktop and broke it. Thankfully it wasn't too much of a problem to rectify. This breakage was limited to one system because I made sure I am the only one authorised to apply updates. I certainly don't want to be doing repairs to all of my computers because those who don't know any better have applied updates that break my system.

I don't get that message from K Bergen's post! Maybe it's not much of a security risk, but it's definately an annoyance. I don't want other users to have the ability to install updates, especially as I like to use non-supported repositories. I know (most of the time) when not to apply updates that may break my system.

Yes, by default the currently logged in user has the abitlity to apply updates (madness if you ask me), you can change this behaviour under the Security section in the Mandriva Contol Centre.

I like this Opera 10. It is quick. I haven't had any issues with it so far.

LOL, I just couldn't let this one pass. viking777, you have consistently (i'm going to drop the word bashed as it is too vague) criticized the new desktop from day one and vowed never to use it! Now you reveal you have been using it all along. You've confused me now :huh: ;) I thought I could rely on your hatred for KDE4 to keep me warm on cold nights

I deliberately avoided responding to the Vista comparison. However this sums it up nicely for me.

I was not saying that you bashed earlier versions of KDE4. The reference to speculation was for the last comment regarding the developers (not that I am one) motives. Agreed, but where's the constructive part of your criticism? Have they got nothing right with the new desktop? It's not for me to tell you how to spend your time. What I would say however is give the desktop a chance to mature. Give the developers a chance to deliver their vision in its entirety before giving a final verdict. I hope I've not rubbed you up the wrong way. I'm not attacking you or your views. I'm just responding to your post. :)

First it was bashing KDE4's stability. Now that is more or less resolved, it's switched to bashing KDE4's functionality. When that eventually gets resolved what will be next in line for a bashing..? Maybe it's your 'refusal' to get used to a new way of working that makes it all seem so irrational. Speculation at best. No matter which way they turn, they will never please everyone.

To be fair scarecrow, you are somewhat of an ArchLinux 'Guru'. Having that kind of resource on tap almost certainly eased your daughters transition. She could just as easily have reinstalled and been back up and running in no time.

Mandriva on a dual core runs like a dream. I have a Dual Core Clevo (badged evesham) with 1.5Gb of ram running 2009 with KDE4-4.2.0, Compiz turned on, Emerald too and I can't fault the performance so far.

Yes it works in 2009 :) Great job

Please don't double post!

You don't say if you are using KDE3 or KDE4. If it's KDE4, right click the desktop (unlock your widgets) and click add panel.

I was hoping to see something that would set it apart from 2007. :huh: Don't get me wrong, they've done a good job as in it's still a rock solid distro. However everything about the desktop (except the default wallpaper) has the look and feel of 2007.

Same here. The only difference is I use the kernel-source instead of kernel-devel. I've never had much joy using the kernel-devel files. I know the kernel-source is bigger than the devel, I can afford the space :)

It's always better to wait for a response to your queries. All may not have been lost.

That's weird. Stuff like my Nvidia and Virtualbox modules get recompiled automatically upon a reboot.

F4 normally opens a command shell at your current location.

Unetbootin is ideal for what you want to do.

To clarify. You need to start up your konsole/terminal, via your menu in the Tools section or by doing Alt & F2 then type: konsole. Once your konsole/terminal is running type: su press enter then enter your root password and press enter. Now run the command that scarecrow posted.

Have you checked your mixer settings? Have you checked if the drivers are installed under Mandriva Control Centre--> Hardware? Do you get sound out of the headphone socket?

Thanks for that David. I'm trying out the proposed solution now on my affected laptop, before dealing with my other machines. Edit: Eureka! This solution only applies to those who have had their KDE4.2 removed by the updates. Remove the following files: libxulrunner1.9-1.9.0.6-0.1mdv2009.0 gnome-python-extras-2.19.1-20.3mdv2009.0 gnome-python-gtkmozembed-2.19.1-20.3mdv2009.0 yelp-2.24.0-3.3mdv2009.0 Now you can select task-kde4 and restore your 4.2 desktop.

For a nice graphical app try Hardinfo.

scarecrow, you slay me with some of your comments at times I've got 4.2 running on both my desktops and on one (was two) of my laptops without any major issues or performance hits. The only annoying thing I've found so far is that, the current proposed updates insist on stripping away 4.2 which is a no-no as I can't add it back after.