Linux Mandrake OS 7.2 Powerpack Deluxe

Linux Mandrake OS 7.2 Powerpack Deluxe

October 24th, 2009

Pearson Software

Customer Rating: Rating 4.0 out of 5

(8 Reviews)

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Product information Brand: Pearson Software
Publisher: Pearson Software
Category: Software
Format: Cd-rom
Model: 1575954516

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Amazon.com Product Description: This package includes the Linux-Mandrake operating system, as well as a number of extra utilities and applications, including:

Software to connect Linux to the Web, including Netscape Communicator 4.75 (with Plug-in Flash4), Konqueror, KMail, RealPlayer, Everybuddy (AOL, ICQ, Yahoo, and MSN compatible), DrakNet (a new Internet-connection assistant that supports dial-up modems, DSL, ISDN, and cable), and DrakGateway, an Internet connection-sharing assistant.
The development tools C, C++, Perl, Python, Java, Qt Designer, and Glade.
The Web-development tools Apache 1.3.12, PHP 4.02, and Perl - CGI - PHPNuke.
Hardware support includes new drivers for i810, GeForce, GeForce II, and many others.
The latest KDE2 (including KOffice) and the latest version of GNOME 1.2.

Customer Reviews

Great Distro

by A. DiMauro 2000-11-28, 13 people found this review helpful

Yes, this is one of the easiest for 'newbies' but...it's not just for newbies. It's just as powerful as most any flavor of Linux, especially the deluxe version.
In response to the warning for Sebastien, don't worry.
Yes, it's true that it doesn't come with KDE2 final, in fact it doesn't come with KDE2 at all, but KDE 1.99. But, that's one of the things that makes this a great Linux distribution, MandrakeUpdate. Just go the the web site and MandrakeUpdate will automatically update your system to KDE2.

Top of the Line security

by 2001-01-15, 8 people found this review helpful

If you are reading this, you probably already know about Linux in general - its not for the average user, and not for games, etc. This release is one of the best Linux packs onthe market for real world servers, since it has a pre-configed security setting called 'paraniod' level security. It makes the machine rather useless for a desktop, but great for a server. It adds the wrappers for you, turns off all un-needed deamons, and makes a clean tight install. It can save you hours of work regarding security - this is one of the best picks for a Linux web server (if you dont use BSD). I give it a five star rating.

Actually, this is the Mandrakesoft version

by Chris Parker 2000-11-16, 5 people found this review helpful

And it is the best disrtobution of Linux that you can own - hands down.

Excellent for newbies!!

by W. Schneider 2000-11-18, 4 people found this review helpful

I had only heard of Mandrake when I bought this product. This product is so easy to install and set-up. It is literally as simple as put in the CD and run the install program. Tired if getting "The Blue Screen of Death" and constant rebooting? Linux Mandrake will solve all your operating system troubles. For all of you even thinking of switching to Linux Mandrake this is the answer. I promise you will not be dissappointed with Mandrake 7.2. Go buy it!!

Mandrake is great!

by Brien 2001-03-31, 3 people found this review helpful

Linux-Mandrake has always satisfied me, and this version/distribution is even better than the old(er)/other ones. The automated installation process is a cinch; you don't even need to know anything about linux/unix to get it running somewhat decent, and when you do learn and get used to linux (and it's expert installation/configuration), you can re-install it for even better performance and flexibility. There're a lot of good applications that come with this distribution if you're using it as a workstation; although I'd recommend the "normal" (complete) version of Mandrake instead if you're using it as a server OS only, because you'll save yourself a bit of money. If anyone has any questions about this, you can feel free to e-mail me (admin@brien.com). Have fun!

Nice distro, good hardware support

by 2001-01-17, 2 people found this review helpful

I moved to Mandrake from RedHat because Mandrake supported a device I had that RedHat did not. This is a nice distro for users new to Linux because it's fairly friendly to install and is one of the best at having built in support for newer hardware. Mandrake also has two community tech support lists that are very active, and their programmers participate regularly. The PowerPack has some nice extras to play with, like ViaVoice and Arkeia network backup software. It seems to install well on a variety of machines. I'm very pleased with its ease of installation and its performance.

Not a review, a warning...

by Sebastien Nadeau 2000-11-10, 7 people found this review helpful

This is not a review of Mandrake 7.2, but a warning... The Macmillan Publishing version ... is actually the last Beta version of Mandrake 7.2, not the final product. One of the unpleasant side-effect is that it include KDE 2 Beta, while the final release of Mandrake 7.2 comes with KDE 2 Final...
The Mandrakesoft version is the "real" Mandrake 7.2 final, but i'm not sure if it is available in the USA...

If you think you want linux: read this

by 2000-12-15, 2 people found this review helpful

I never got farther than the installation program. It made about 1.5 gigs on my computer unusable. I eventually stoped the installer because I had no idea what it was doing. Don't buy this unless you have a good lawyer...