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The
Mandrakelinux concept
 Mandrakelinux
was created in 1998 with the goal of making Linux easier
to use for everyone. At that time, Linux was already well-known as a
powerful and stable operating system that demanded strong technical
knowledge and extensive use of the "command line"; MandrakeSoft saw
this as an opportunity to integrate the best graphical desktop
environments and contribute its own graphical configuration utilities
and quickly became famous for setting the standard in ease-of-use and
functionality.
With
this
innovative approach, MandrakeSoft offers all the power and stability of
Linux to both individuals and professional users in an easy-to-use and
pleasant environment. Thousands of new users are discovering Linux each
and every day and finding it a complete replacement for their previous
operating system. Linux as a server or workstation has no reason to be
jealous of any other more established operating systems.
The GPL license (General Public License)
governs the development and
redistribution of Mandrakelinux. This license provides everyone the
right to copy, distribute, examine, modify and improve the system as
long as the results of these modifications are returned to the
community. It is this development model that allows Mandrakelinux Linux
to collect the best ideas from developers & users from across
the
globe to result in a rich variety of techniques and solutions.
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Mandrakelinux's
strong points:
 A computer
running the Mandrakelinux operating system can be as easy
to use as a computer which uses Windows or Mac OS -- a fact which has
been Confirmed by many IT publications. CNET (a popular technical
online magazine) awarded Mandrakelinux Linux their "Editor's Choice"
saying: "New users, especially those looking for a quick and easy
alternative to Windows or the Mac OS, will be hard pressed to find a
smoother, easier transition to the world of Linux."
For
comparison, the Mandrakelinux
PowerPack contains more than 2300 high-quality applications including
a complete Office Suite of programs, plus installation support, for a
cost of approximately 10 times less than the equivalent Microsoft
Windows + MS Office cost, which comes without any technical support.
Mandrakelinux requires little
maintenance as its software
management
system automatically handles dependency issues and avoids conflicts
between applications. Additionally, the MandrakeUpdate utility allows
free and easy updates through the Internet -- this is an ideal way to
stay current with the latest security-related software updates.
Due to the strength of Linux, a
typical Mandrakelinux system
can run
for months without a reboot. Additionally, the i586 version of
Mandrakelinux Linux is optimized for Pentium class (and compatible
processors) to provide the highest performance on this hardware.
In over ten years of widespread
use, only a few rumored
viruses have
ever been recorded that affect Linux. This strong immunity can be
explained by the fundamental architecture of the system which consists
of independent layers that have specific features and strict
permissions. Additionally, normal users have a strict and limited role
on a Linux system; it's only the "root" user (administrator) who has
the power to expose an entire system to possible danger.
Versions
exist for x86, PPC, AMD64 and IA64.
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Differences with other
Linux operating systems:
With
a graphical installation process recognized by many as the
best available, Mandrakelinux offers the most advanced and efficient
hardware detection.
A graphical approach
to system administration, in addition to
the command line, makes Mandrakelinux the operating system which takes
integration and management of a user interface the furthest to dispel
the image of a Linux system managed only via command line or text mode.
Friendly and
integrated environments
Perfect integration of user-friendly graphical environments such as KDE
and GNOME provide comfort and ease-of-use.
Several pre-configured
security levels
Mandrakelinux offers several pre-configured levels of security. A user
can therefore choose a desired degree of security specifically for
their computer.
Centralized
configuration system
Thanks to the Mandrakelinux Control Center, a user can resort to a
single panel to administer the entire system.
Who uses Mandrakelinux?
Individual
users without specific IT knowledge who require a Linux
distribution that is simple to use. Mandrakelinux is by far the
easiest.
Experienced users who
prefer not spending hours installing and
configuring their Linux machine. Mandrakelinux is the most effortless
Linux system to install and maintain.
Professionals who need
powerful, comprehensive and stable
systems. Mandrakelinux is one of the most complete Linux distributions
and is quickly becoming one of the most favored systems in businesses
(see http://www.mandrakebizcases.com/
for many examples of Mandrakesoft in the workplace).
A
few examples of how Mandrakelinux is being used:
Personal purposes:
Office
(StarOffice, KOffice, Abiword, Gnumeric, Evolution...) Internet (Web,
Email...)
Multimedia
(Video, Audio MP3, RealPlayer...)
2D and 3D games
Advanced
programming (C/C++/Java/Assembler/Perl/Python/HTML/PHP/GTK/QT)
Server use:
Web
server (Apache with HTTP, PHP...)
Mandrakelinux
is used to operate computers that deliver web pages.
Database
Server (PostgreSQL, MySQL, IBM DB2, Oracle...)
Mandrakelinux
is a useful operating system for computers designed to host database
and to link them with Internet servers.
LDAP Server
A LDAP server stocks one or various directory data bases.
FTP Server
FTP Server are the computers that deliver files following the FTP
protocol.
DNS Server
A DNS server attributes the IP addresses (numeric addresses) of
computers linked to the Internet.
NIS Server
A NIS Server enables the globalization of user accounts on a given
network
File Server in
a Windows environment
Mandrakelinux manages the attribution and sending of files in a network
of computers running on Windows thanks to the Samba application
Email Internet
Server (SMTP, POP3, IMAP...)
Mandrakelinux is used in companies and on the Internet to manage
employees' electronic mail.
Print Server
Mandrakelinux administers printing services for all machines in the
computer network.
Scientific
calculations (SMP, Clusters...)
Mandrakelinux is
widely applauded by organizations and all those who need to carry out
scientific calculations. Its optimization for modern processors gives
Mandrakelinux Linux a significant advantage in comparison to other
Linux systems.
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