Linux Mandrake OS 7.2 Powerpack Deluxe

by Pearson Software

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000051ZZK
• Item model number: 1575954516
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 10, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,769 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Distro, November 28, 2000

By 

A. DiMauro (Manchester, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Linux Mandrake OS 7.2 Powerpack Deluxe (CD-ROM)

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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top of the Line security, January 15, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Linux Mandrake OS 7.2 Powerpack Deluxe (CD-ROM)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Actually, this is the Mandrakesoft version, November 15, 2000

By 

Chris Parker - See all my reviews

This review is from: Linux Mandrake OS 7.2 Powerpack Deluxe (CD-ROM)

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