MandrakeSoft today announced the immediate availability of
Mandrake Linux 8.1 for download from http://www.linux-mandrake.com. With this new version,
MandrakeSoft widens its range of services and confirms its
commitment to offer the most complete, user-friendly and
server-adapted Linux operating system available.
"This new version includes MandrakeOnline, MandrakeSoft's new
online service and increases our range of offerings", stated
Frederic Bastok, co-founder & CTO of MandrakeSoft. "Our
user-friendly and powerful solution comprises over 2,500
applications including StarOffice the complete office suite
compatible with MS Office. Moreover Mandrake Linux 8.1 is
specifically designed to suit the server market".
Full services included
MandrakeOnline,
MandrakeSoft's new online service offers many possibilities:
Alerts on security or package updates according to hardware and
software configuration
Email alias "name@mandrakeonline.net"
Special rebates for MandrakeExpert, MandrakeSoft's online
support platform www.mandrakeexpert.com
The best graphical interfaces
MandrakeSoft continues to build on its promise of offering an
easy-to-use and fully graphical Linux operating system for both the
novice and professional user with the latest leading Open Source
environments.
The 8.1 version contains the best possible graphical interfaces
available in their latest version, including:
KDE 2.2.1, the user-friendly environment with the most
integrated and easy-to-use features:
Konqueror: The versatile file and web browser
now includes enhanced JavaScript support and better HTML
rendering
Kmail: The integrated and powerful KDE mail
client now includes support for IMAP servers and many ergonomic
enhancements
KOffice 1.1: The complete and light-weight KDE
office suite has undergone major changes since version 1.0
(complete rewrite of Kword, inclusion of a new chart application
called KVivio, improvement of MS Office filters,...)
GNOME 1.4.1, the most powerful user environment with
many enhancements such as:
Nautilus 1.0.4: The new GNOME file browser
features major speed improvements and many ergonomic enhancements
based on user's feedback
Mozilla 0.9.4: The integrated Web Browser and
communication suite now has dramatic speed improvements and better
usability
MandrakeSoft's user-friendly specific tools
Mandrake Control Centre, the one-stop location
to set-up and administer entire machines with :
LogDrake: An easy tool to monitor computer
activity (through logs)
Embedded root console available for maintenance purposes
MandrakeFirstTime: An easy-to-use wizard that
helps to set-up desktop environment (KDE, GNOME, ...), choose a
theme and configure email settings
Complete and powerful server solutions
Enterprise Kernel 2.4.8: This special edition
of the Kernel comes with native support for HI Memory (>1024 MB)
and SMP (Symetric Multi Processing)
Full support for Journalised FileSystems: XFS, Ext3, ReiserFS
and JFS come in standard ensuring files integrity
Special version of Samba: Combined with XFS
and latest kernel, Samba 2.2.1a allows Windows? file sharing with
the same fine-grained permissions as Windows? NT.
A full-featured groupware suite accessible anywhere from a
simple web browser with secure connection
Easy-to-use installation and system management
utilities
Server configuration wizards for a faster and more convenient
use (Web Mail, Firewall, File & Printer sharing, ...)
Mandrake Server CD: A complete server
orientated distribution featuring the best Open Source server
software combined with Mandrake Linux easy-to-use DrakX
installer
Web Administration with Webmin: allows easy
configuration DNS, Samba, NFS, local/remote file systems and more
from any computer with a secure browser connection
URPMI and APT: Automated software management
systems URPMI and APT provide a hassle-free way to install and
upgrade applications
Auto-Install tool: Servers and workstations
are duplicated effortlessly with the new "auto install"
feature
Immediate preorders on MandrakeStore
Users can from now on pre-order Mandrake Linux 8.1 PowerPack and
ProSuite Editions on http://www.mandrakestore.com and receive immediately for
free 2 CDs, plus the PowerPack / ProSuite at the end of
October.
Different packages of Mandrake Linux 8.1 soon
available
Continuing its strong retail presence and relationship with The
Pearson Technology Group, Mandrake Linux 8.1 will be available at
the end of October at leading software retailers in three distinct
packages:
Mandrake Linux Standard Edition:
The key to Linux. It includes 3 CDs plus detailed Installation
Guide. Both beginners and experienced users will appreciate the
easy-to-use graphical installer which features automated hardware
detection.
Mandrake Linux PowerPack Edition:
All the power of Linux. It includes 7 CDs packed with thousands of
the latest Linux applications, a comprehensive Installation &
User Guide, plus a detailed Reference Manual. Based on the award
winning Mandrake Linux operating system, the PowerPack includes the
best Open Source and commercial applications currently available
for Linux. With easy-to-use wizards and customized configuration
tools, PowerPack 8.1 is ideally suited for setting-up quickly and
easily a full-featured workstation.
Mandrake Linux ProSuite Edition:
The Linux server solution. It includes 9 CDs (with a special
Mandrake Server CD) + 1 DVD packed with thousands of the latest
Linux applications and server configuration wizards. Designed for
small and medium businesses, Mandrake Linux ProSuite Edition 8.1
has been specifically customized to include all the necessary tools
to rapidly and easily build a Linux Server Solution. ProSuite
Edition 8.1 will scale easily for large enterprise
deployments.
Mandrake Linux 8.1 OEM Edition and Masters CD (to make their
pre-installation easier) will also be available for desktops &
servers at leading wholesalers. For more information:
oem@mandrakesoft.com.
For further information: http://www.mandrakesoft.com/products/81
About MandrakeSoft
MandrakeSoft provides a trusted interface between users of
information technology and open source developers. The company
offers customers in the small office, home office (SoHo), small and
medium size enterprise, government and educational sectors a set of
GNU Linux and Open-Source software and related services,
user-friendly and highly competitive information technologies at a
very attractive total cost of ownership.
In addition, MandrakeSoft offers technologists committed to open
software and courseware a trusted channel to offer their
services.
The company has technologists in over 20 countries, and entered
Paris Euronext March? Libre on July 30th, 2001 (Euroclear code :
4477.PA ; Reuters code : MAKE.PA). The Mandrake Linux distribution
received the awards for "Best Product of theYear" and "Best Linux
Distribution/Server" at LinuxWorld Expo 99, as well as the PC
Answers Platinum Award in April 2000, the Linux Magazine Editor's
Choice Award in September 2000 and the Chip Magazine "Best
Technique and Winner of the Test" in December 2000.
'Born on the Internet' in late 1998, MandrakeSoft established
headquarters in Pasadena (U.S.), Montreal (Canada), England,
Germany and Paris (Europe). Please visit the Web site,
http://www.mandrakesoft.com for more information.
