[Cialug] [Fwd: Flash: Shiny Mandriva Linux 2006 has arrived for everyone!]

Dave J. Hala Jr. dave at 58ghz.net
Mon Oct 17 11:04:11 CDT 2005


Wow... nice feature set, maybe I should stop being a crotchety old man,
wander out of the redhat camp and try something new...

:) Dave
On Mon, 2005-10-17 at 10:58, David Champion wrote:
> Shiny. (They must be Firefly fans.)
> 
> LMK if you would like a copy, I already have the ISO's (for IA-32).
> 
> -dc
> 
> ______________________________________________________________________
> From: Mandriva Team <return at mandriva.com>
> To: dave at visionary.com
> Subject: Flash: Shiny Mandriva Linux 2006 has arrived for everyone!
> Date: Thu, 13 Oct 2005 20:39:57 +0200
> 
> Flash newsletter: Shiny Mandriva Linux 2006 has arrived for everyone!
> 
> Look no further for the best in Linux, Mandriva Linux is now available
> for everyone.
> 
> As the convergence between three leading technologies (Mandriva,
> Conectiva and Lycoris), Mandriva 2006 offers the ultimate in Linux for
> a wide array of computing requirements, such as office, multimedia,
> Internet and server use. It is the only Linux distribution to be
> certified for Intel® Centrino mobile technology and to offer complete
> integration of the Skype free calls service. The latest Mandriva is
> available in three editions: Discovery/Lx (for the Linux beginner),
> PowerPack (for the advanced computer user) and PowerPack+ (for small
> office users).
> 
> Get your copy today by buying your pack, complete with support and
> manuals.
> 
> If you wish to install Mandriva Linux 2006 immediately, you can
> purchase one of our paid download versions, with 10% off the full
> price! These paid download versions include full support and PDF
> manuals and are provided through dedicated high speed Internet
> connections! 
> 
> Purchase online at:
> http://store.mandriva.com
> 
> Key features in 2006:
> 
> Desktop Search tool, Interactive Firewall, new package manager: Smart,
> DeltaRPM updates, Auto-installation server (PowerPack+)
> 
> Mandriva Linux 2006 product page:
> http://www.mandriva.com/individuals/products/2006
> 
> Core and main components:
> - New installer features
> - New software: Graphical desktops - KDE 3.4 & GNOME 2.10 Core & main
>   components - kernel 2.6.12, gcc 4.0, X.org 6.9, glibc 2.3.5,
>   OpenOffice.org 1.1.5, Kolab2 (groupware server), Akregator (RSS feed
>   reader)
> 
> Full version third-party products: Opera (web browser), Skype(TM)
> (Voice over IP with free calls), Mindawn (online music service),
> Adobe®Reader(TM)7.0, RealPlayer(TM) 10, Flash(TM)Player 7
> 
> Improved performance: Boot time reduction
> 
> Better look-and-feel and ergonomics
> 
> Hardware and technology support:
> Wi-Fi and Intel® Centrino(TM) Mobile technology support Mandriva Linux
> shines on Intel® Centrino(TM) Mobile technology!
> 
> In addition to an extended choice of software, all 2006 Official
> versions come with many pre-packaged commercial plugins such as Flash
> & Java players, NVIDIA and ATI drivers and many others, all with an
> auto-install system.
> 
> If you are a Mandriva Club member you can already download Mandriva
> Linux 2006!
> 
> If you are not yet a member, join the club and download now!
> http://www1.mandrivalinux.com/en/club/
> 
> - Standard members get access to the 4 CDs version
> - Silver members get access to CDs for Discovery, PowerPack and the
>   Discovery live CD, and the DVD edition of the PowerPack
> - Gold members and above will get all these versions plus the
>   Powerpack+ version on CD and DVD
> 
> Download versions are available for i586 and x86-64 platforms via
> bittorrent, HTTP and private FTP access with dedicated internet
> bandwith for Club members only!
> 
> Don't forget the place to be these days: Mandriva Store
> http://store.mandriva.com
> 
> Mandriva Club is also a great community to be part of:
> http://www1.mandrivalinux.com/en/club/
> 
> Up to 25% discounts will be granted to Club members on 2006 box
> versions.
> 
> 	Mandriva Online Team.
> 
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