Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris Archive

Review: Mandrake Linux 9.0

Eugenia Loli 2002-10-21 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 8 Comments

Mandrake Linux 9.0 from MandrakeSoft has established a reputation for being one of the easiest to install and user-friendly Linux distribution (often called a distro) on the market. That reputation is well deserved, and the latest release continues to improve on what has been previously offered. Like SuSE 8.1, Mandrake 9.0 has excellent documentation, designed with the beginner in mind. allowing the inexperienced or potential Linux user to easily install a system. Read the article at ExtremeTech.

Linux Mandrake 9.0-Dolphin: The Review

Eugenia Loli 2002-10-17 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 173 Comments

MandrakeSoft released Linux Mandrake 9.0 about three weeks ago. How does this version compares to the also recent SuSE and Red Hat releases? MandrakeSoft sent us the Download Edition over for a review and here is what we think about it.

Development Release: Lycoris Build 53 (Beta)

Eugenia Loli 2002-10-10 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 21 Comments

DistroWatch reports that Lycoris has released a new beta version of Lycoris Desktop/LX - build 53. Besides usual bug fixes, the inclusion of ALSA sound packages seems to be the only major addition. Report bugs in the Build 53 Bugs forum. Also, a couple of new products have been recently announced by Lycoris - these links will take you on a tour of the ProductivityPak and the Desktop/LX InterConnect.

Development Release: Lycoris Build 52 (Beta)

Eugenia Loli 2002-10-03 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 5 Comments

From DistroWatch: "A new beta version of Lycoris Desktop/LX has been spotted on several mirrors. Build 52 is a development release; among the major packages only Mozilla has been updated to version 1.1. Download: cd1_en_binary.iso (517MB), cd2_en_source.iso (415MB), cd3_en_devtools.iso (193MB). As usual, a Build 52 bug reports forum has been opened." We featured a review of Lycoris recently.

Mandrake 9.0 vs. Mandrake 8.2 for New Linux Users

Eugenia Loli 2002-10-02 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 3 Comments

"This article concentrates on describing a basic Mandrake 9.0 installation and setup from a new user's viewpoint, using nothing but default settings all the way through. I've also tossed in a few notes on how Mandrake 9.0 differs from Mandrake 8.2 and other previous Mandrake releases." Read the article at NewsForge.

(Yet Another) Mandrake 9.0 First Impressions

Submitted by Roland Stoker 2002-10-02 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 25 Comments

"My initial reaction to the Mandrake desktop was no different than before. The Mandrake desktop is fairly basic, maybe even ugly. First I installed the Windows fonts, then upgraded Freetype to enable the bytecode interpreter and things started looking a lot better. Then, I headed to pclinuxonline.com and downloaded some KDE and Gnome themes that Texstar has provided for Mandrake 9.0. KDE started looking as beautiful as my 8.2 install. To get a clean and consistent desktop, I use the Bluecurve theme that Texstar has provided from Redhat." Read it at RatedPC.

Mandrake Linux 9.0 First Impressions

Submitted by John Gowin 2002-09-30 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 64 Comments

"As a long time Red Hat user I have of course been awaiting 8.0, but since Mandrake 9.0 was released a little sooner, I decided to give it a try, while I was waiting on Red Hat 8. I had high hopes, but my hopes were quickly dashed." Read the article at LinuxOrbit. LinuxHelp have a review of Dolphin too.

Mandrake 9.0 Dolphin Released

Submitted by Mark 2002-09-26 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 30 Comments

From MandrakeLinux.com: Mandrake 9.0 is out and it's been certified LSB 1.2-compliant today (ProSuite Edition). It's called + Dolphin. It's a major evolution in the Linux-desktop field, and will also empower your servers like never before. Read the press-release, discover all the great and unique features, pre-order it at MandrakeStore.com. Download is available through the usual mirrors, and Club Members benefit from an extended range of download places.

Lycoris Desktop/LX ‘Amethyst Version’ Review

Eugenia Loli 2002-09-20 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 53 Comments

A few months ago we wrote a full review of the Lycoris Desktop/LX operating system, but many releases happened since then and some things have changed. The Lycoris folks sent us the latest official version (+ online patches), we tested it, and here is what we think about it.

Mandrake 9.0 RC-3 Released

Eugenia Loli 2002-09-18 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 39 Comments

Get Mandrake 9.0 RC-3, the last beta before the final version, and report bugs back to Mandrake. For screenshots of the new RC-3 Mandrake, check here and here (thanks goes to Gaël Duval from MandrakeSoft for sending us the screenshots). Update: Here is a third shot too.

Lycoris Build-50b Released

Eugenia Loli 2002-09-11 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 25 Comments

Lycoris Build 50 is a brand new beta release that has hit the mirrors. There is already a forum for bug reporting, created for this beta release.

Looking Back, Looking Forward: Gaël Duval on Mandrake

Submitted by Timothy R. Butler 2002-09-09 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 13 Comments

It is September, and that means brilliantly colored leaves, cooler weather, and a new Mandrake Linux release. As the big day for Mandrake Linux 9.0 approaches, Open for Business's Timothy R. Butler talked with Mandrake co-founder Gaël Duval about the company's past, present, and future.

Mandrake Linux 9.0 RC-2 Available

Eugenia Loli 2002-09-08 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 19 Comments

You can now download the latest Mandrake 9 RC-2. Reportedly, it includes XFree 4.2.1 and Koffice 1.2.

Mandrake 9.0 First Release Candidate Available

Submitted by Larry Nguyen 2002-08-31 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 30 Comments

From our friends at DistroWatch: Your last chance to test things out and report bugs -- if you miss it, you have no right to complain that some things don't work in Mandrake 9.0! Links to the three ISO images: CD 1 (695MB), CD 2 (700MB), CD 3 (549MB) or try a more convenient mirror. Report bugs on the cooker mailing list. Also don't forget this excellent offer to all beta testers: Mandrake 9.0 DVD (as soon as it's available) + Mandrake cap for US$55! Great value compared to regular pricing -- click here if you'd like to take advantage of the offer coupled with free shipping within EU, USA and Canada and 50% off shipping cost for the rest of the world. Things just don't get much better that this, do they? Mandrake Linux 9.0 final should be out in about two-week's time.

Ideas for Improving the MandrakeClub

Eugenia Loli 2002-08-30 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 10 Comments

"I like MandrakeSoft very much, but I have some concerns. Here is some constructive criticism. I do not oppose your core business model - in fact I like it a lot. My proposals here should be compatible with it. MandrakeClub has become a bit of a 'secret society'. Non-members have no idea of what's going on inside, so they see no point in joining. I think you should merge Mandrakeclub.com and Mandrakeforum.com." PCLinuxOnline's Yama writes an editorial for MandrakeForum.

Lycoris: Finally, Linux for the Desktop?

Eugenia Loli 2002-08-27 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 45 Comments

Since being developed as a pet project by Linus Torvalds in the early nineties, the Linux operating system has been gaining enormous popularity among IT professionals and others alike everywhere. But the one place that Linux has failed to develop is that of being the average users desktop operating system. Read the rest of the review.

Linux Mandrake 9 Beta 4 Released

Submitted by Chris 2002-08-24 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 17 Comments

Download and beta test the version 9-beta 4, of the popular Linux distribution, Mandrake.

Mandrake Sports New Icons in Upcoming 9.0 Release

Eugenia Loli 2002-08-23 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 29 Comments

From PCLinuxOnline: "Red Hat isnt the only one getting into dressing up their main menus. Mandrake's upcoming release will also be sporting new icons for their main menu. I posted some screenshots of the default KDE and Gnome look as it stands now. You can take a peek at them here. The mandrake screenshots are named mandrakexx.jpg." Our Take: Nice touches, but Mandrake's changes are not nearly as extensive as Red Hat's. Their menus are still cluttered and this very grey color they use everywhere by default makes everything feeling a bit "moody".

Lycoris Beta 48 Released

Submitted by Matthias Toth 2002-08-20 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 12 Comments

Get the new Lycoris beta 48 from an FTP mirror near you. No announcement was published yet for it.

Mandrake 9.0 Beta 3 Released

Submitted by dave_sn 2002-08-16 Mandriva, Mandrake, Lycoris 23 Comments

DistroWatch reports that the Mandrake beta announcements seem to come on Mondays only, but the beta 3 ISO images are already up for grabs: MandrakeLinux-9.0beta3-CD1.i586.iso (702MB), MandrakeLinux-9.0beta3-CD2.i586.iso (699MB) and MandrakeLinux-9.0beta3-CD3.i586.iso (412MB). Update: Announcement has arrived in our mailboxes and it is also live on the Mandrake site.