Mandrake 8.2 released! Date: Monday, March 18 @ 22:39:57 Topic Mandrake MandrakeSoft is proud to introduce Mandrake Linux 8.2 as the most feature-rich, multi-purpose Linux operating system ever made available to the public. This new version of our flagship product combines the power and flexibility of a full-featured Linux server with the simplicity and elegance of well designed graphical user interfaces. New desktop features include a completely redesigned Mandrake Control Center that serves as a central location for Mandrake-specific tools and utilities, as well as many new configuration wizards. Desktop users will appreciate the task-oriented menus in GNOME and KDE which greatly simplify locating applications by categorizing them into common "tasks". MandrakeFirstTime is an easy-to-use wizard that helps setup a desktop environment (KDE, GNOME, etc.), choose a theme and configure email settings. DrakNet, the Internet connection and network utility, efficiently helps users configure all types of network connections, from common dial-up modems to DSL and cable connections. The reworked version of MSEC, a utility for configuring the security level of a machine (Standard, High, Highest, Paranoid) is more powerful than ever. Also included are the latest stable versions of KDE and GNOME which both offer some great new features and applications such as anti-aliased fonts and Evolution (an Outlook-like email client and personal information manager). StarOffice 6.0 is included with the ProSuite and PowerPack Editions. Core System Components * Kernel 2.4.18 * Improved Firewire support * Support for USB2, ECC memory, i830 DRM, ATA133, Geforce3 * XFree86 4.2 provides 3D acceleration for many video cards previously only supported in 3.3.6 * Glibc 2.2.4 Software and Applications * Apache 1.3.23 * PHP 4.1.2 * MySQL 3.23.47 * PostgreSQL 7.2 * Sendmail 8.12.1 * Postfix 20010228 * Staroffice 6.0 is the latest version of the famous Office Suite that boasts integrated creativity and productivity tools, improved interoperability with Microsoft Office files, support for XML file formats, and improved international support. * Evolution 1.02 is a full-featured personal information manager and advanced E-mail client. Evolution provides the best features in its class. * KDE 2.2.2 (KDE 3.0 RC2 is also provided as an alternative desktop for users who enjoy the bleeding edge) and GNOME 1.4.1 -- Enjoy the latest versions of these popular desktop environments. KDE 2.2.2 includes a new print system which has been integrated with PrinterDrake; GNOME 1.4.1 includes Evolution to closely match the features and look of MS-Outlook. Mandrake Linux 8.2 is currently available for x86 processors, and will soon also be available for the PPC platform. To find out more about Mandrake Linux 8.2, please visit http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/82.php3. Pre-orders are now being accepted for the Mandrake Linux 8.2 ProSuite and PowerPack Editions at http://www.mandrakestore.com Or download your copy today at http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/ftp.php3. Mandrake Club members are entitled to download proprietary drivers and commercial software for 8.2: http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/club/. This article comes from South West (UK) Linux User Group http://www.southwestlug.uklinux.net/ The URL for this story is: http://www.southwestlug.uklinux.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=42