Mandrake Linux PowerPack Edition 8.2

The other thing is that Mandrake is now releasing 9.0 beta to its testers. I don't understand Mandrake's accelerated release schedule. 8.2 just appeared in stores and they're already working on 9.0. Go figure.

Anyway, keep an eye on Mandrake, they are a nice company and put out a nice distribution. I would just look elsewhere for now.


Impossible to register   August 25, 2002
Elmer Vandenburgh (Sedona, AZ USA)
2 out of 6 found this review helpful

Unless you are courageous enough to venture out on your own without any customer support, this is probably NOT the product to buy. In order to get the 2 months of free customer support the product must be registered using the serial number in the box. However, when I tried to register my purchase, I would get an "Invalid Number" error when I tried to enter the serial number. After making many telephone calls (some of which were not toll free), I was told I needed a new registration number. After many more phone calls, I was given a phone number to fax a copy of my invoice and the UPC code on the box. This I did. I have not heard a word since. Meanwhile, the time remaining on my "Two months" of free customer support is quickly ebbing away.


Customer support?   November 15, 2003
KrnlPanic
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I've been running linux on my machines for several years, and mandrake is by far the best distribution that is available for those who are new to the linux experience.

A lot of these reviews complain about customer service. I, for one, have never even thought to call someone for help with linux. If you want customer service, then perhaps Linux isn't for you. There are billions of places on the internet to find the answers to your questions without calling some poor geek in California who just started learning the OS and asking him your obfuscated questions and expect to get a clear, concise, fix everything that's wrong with your installation response.

OK. that was a long sentence...my point is...Don't expect customer service, and don't bother those poor people. Get on the internet and search google for the answers to your woes. That's what Linux users do ;-) I've also always thought that http://krnlpanic.com was a good place for some common answers too

Happy Linux'ing!


Easiest Linux Distro for the Desktop   June 1, 2002
1 out of 3 found this review helpful

I've been using MDK 8.2 for a few weeks now and its performance is really good. It requires a good quantity of RAM (128 are okay, but double that and it flies). I run it on a 400 mhz PII with an 8 mb Trident card and it works really well. Its "wizards" are very useful for the new user: they make tweaking your machine a very simple process.


It can't possibly get easier   June 30, 2002
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I installed RH 7.2 and Debian Woody a combined total of four times in the past week. Just as I was ready to bag the idea of using Linux, I decided to give this distribution a chance.

The installation was easy and, in terms of time, tiny compared to Debian (which is still not complete after 3 days). This only took 45-60 minutes. Everything configured fine and the customization is nice. Everything is running fine for me...

Don't be scared of this distribution of linux. If you can install any other operating system, you can definitely roll this one out with a few clicks. No fancy footwork required.