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Installing Mandriva 2008.1 on the ASUS Eee PC

July 15, 2008 12:00am PDT

The Xandros distribution that comes with the ASUS Eee PC 900 is a great experience for those new to Linux, but for more advanced users, it may feel quite limited. Out of the many distributions...

Provided by: Vincent Danen

Blog Posts

Mandriva in danger of closing its doors

January 9, 2012 7:38am PST

Jack Wallen gives his take on the rumors of Mandriva closing its doors. January 16, 2012 is but a Monday away. Would the closing of Mandriva's doors have a lasting effect on the Linux landscape?

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10 things Mandriva is doing right for Linux

December 1, 2011 6:26am PST

The latest release of Mandriva has moved this distribution to the front of the pack. Jack Wallen explains why.

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Mandriva's Powerpack 2011 propels it back into the forefront of Linux distros

November 21, 2011 7:28am PST

Jack Wallen takes the new Mandriva Powerpack 2011 distribution for a spin, curious to see a return to form after years of near-irrelevancy.

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10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution

April 8, 2008 12:00am PDT

Many users would argue that one Linux distribution is pretty much like another, at least on fundamentals. But when it comes down to everyday use, each distribution is different from the next. So...

Provided by: Jack Wallen

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Linux 101: Simplify your next OS installation with Linux package managers

February 22, 2006 12:00am PST

Package managers can simplify your next Linux installation. No matter which distribution you choose for your Linux installation, you will have to make some decisions about what and where...

Provided by: TechRepublic

Book Chapters

Use this guide to choose the Linux distribution that's best for you

January 10, 2006 12:00am PST

This guide to Linux distributions from the book Linux Desktop Pocket Guide will help you determine which best matches your organization. All Linux distributions are not created equal. While...

Provided by: O'Reilly Media

Discussion Threads

Mandriva in danger of closing its doors

January 9, 2012 9:53am PST

Mandriva in danger of closing its doors article root Never used Mandriva... I've never used Mandriva but do not discount the contributions the dev team has made to Linux as a whole. I hope the...

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Hal 9000 highlights TR Questions of the Week - Dec. 29, 2010

December 29, 2010 6:53am PST

TechRepublic members' questions highlighted address issues with Microsoft Exchange, service level options, Mandriva, Internet Explorer 8, crashing servers, and more.

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Configure a web server with PHP, MySQL, and Apache

October 19, 2010 5:56am PDT

In this screencast, TechRepublic member Jaqui uses Enlightenment (E16) to show you how easy it is to get PHP, MySQL, and Apache working with the Mandriva Control Center to configure a web server...

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TechRepublic Questions of the Week - April 27, 2009

April 27, 2009 6:37am PDT

The questions highlighted in this Questions of the Week post address issues with Vista admin rights, DNS, Mandriva 2009, and more.

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Mandriva One running on VirtualBox

August 15, 2008 2:03pm PDT

Following the advice of some Linux aficionados in the TechRepublic audience, I'm continuing my Linux education by trying out Mandriva One on Virtual Box. Now, what do I do with it?

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Discussion Threads

Mandriva's Powerpack 2011 propels it back into the forefront of Linux distros

November 21, 2011 7:55am PST

Mandriva's Powerpack 2011 propels it back into the forefront of Linux distros article root Canadian? When did Mandriva become Canadian? It was always French with some Russian accent now. ...

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Mandriva Spring 2008: The new "definitive" Linux?

August 3, 2008 3:57pm PDT

Has Jack Wallen finally found the pinnacle of Linux distributions?The one distribution that will usurp Ubuntu as his OS of choice? You'll have to read his take on Mandriva Spring 2008 and see just...

76 Latest comment by Neon Samurai

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Installing Mandriva 2008.1 on the ASUS Eee PC

July 21, 2008 6:00am PDT

Out of the many distributions that work on the Eee PC, Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring (or 2008.1) is one that works exceptionally well. It can be installed to the built-in SSD or onto an external SD card.

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Q&A

installing Linux

July 31, 2009 11:38am PDT

installing Linux I want to install Linux and keep Win XP Pro. I have Win XP Pro, 1 hard drive, C: partition, Basic Disk config. I downloaded Mandriva Linux torrent and couldn't open it. I...

8 Started by tecstro  |  Latest comment by OH Smeg

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I wish to remove Mandriva 2009 and leave XP behind

April 24, 2009 9:24pm PDT

I wish to remove Mandriva 2009 and leave XP behind How do I do it? I tried google searching this but I get answers like. "If you want to remove the grub boot and mandriva partition: 1 - boot...

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Mandriva One running on VirtualBox

August 16, 2008 9:29am PDT

Mandriva One running on VirtualBox article root Thanks Thanks for trying Mandriva, and I hope it continues to go as smoothly :). If you have any questions or problems, do come check out the...

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Installing Mandriva 2008.1 on the ASUS Eee PC

July 21, 2008 8:41am PDT

Installing Mandriva 2008.1 on the ASUS Eee PC article root Thanks for the primer, I was considering buying one but am a Mandriva user Hello Vincent Thanks for this posting. I am considering an...

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XP to Mandriva

April 25, 2008 7:24am PDT

XP to Mandriva I want to switch. After weeks of reviewing the tons of good information on this site, Im ready to try out Mandriva, but how should I go about adding this Mandriva os to my new work...

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