Mandriva 2009.0 Discussion Thread

Dark Star · #1 (**permalink**) 11 Jul 08, 10:38 PM

All 'Mandriva 2009.0' Release News Goes Here
Mandriva 2009.0 Released

Mandriva Linux 2009 is one of the most ground-breaking releases of Mandriva Linux, the leader in innovative and easy-to-use desktop Linux, ever.

It introduces KDE 4 - specifically, 4.1.2 - as the default desktop. This major new release of KDE promises to revolutionize the desktop experience. Other major new software versions include GNOME 2.24, OpenOffice.org 3.0, and Mozilla Firefox 3. The Linux kernel version is 2.6.27. No less important are the major re-designs of the Mandriva installer and Control Center tools.

Plans implemented in 2009.0 Final : -

Improved boot time
Optional automatic removal of 'orphans' (no longer required packages) in the package management tools
The use of the increasingly popular and fast-maturing PackageKit and PolicyKit technologies
Improvements to the Mandriva Windows migration and parental control tools
A live distribution upgrade mode for MandrivaUpdate
A new design for the installer
Migration to KDE 4, OpenOffice.org 3, and Firefox 3
Splashy will replace Boot Splash
Live Upgrade (Same as Ubuntu Update Manager )

Features :

Linux kernel 2.6.27 [Using Linux Kernel 2.6.27 rc9?]
GCC 4.3
GNOME 2.24
KDE 4.1.2
Firefox 3.0.3
OpenOffice.org 3.0
Revamped installer
Improved boot speed
Improved DKMS (Dynamic Kernel Module Support) management
Improved language selection
Implementation of the PolicyKit and PackageKit technologies
Improvements to the Mandriva Windows Migration and Parental Control utilities
Live Upgrade (same as Ubuntu's update-manager tool)
Initscript improvements
Splashy will replace the actual boot splash
Lots of desktop improvements

Development planning:The following editions are planned for each pre-release:

Free : x86-32 and x86-64 DVDs, x86-32 CD, dual x86-32 / x86-64 Mini CD - 100% free / open source software
One : KDE and GNOME x86-32 CDs, including proprietary drivers

Roadmap :-

Mandriva Linux 2009 Alpha 1 : 2008/06/25

Mandriva Linux 2009 Alpha 2 : 2008/07/10

Mandriva Linux 2009 Beta 1 : 2008/07/29

Mandriva Linux 2009 Beta 2 : 2008/08/19

Mandriva Linux 2009 RC 1 : 2008/09/03

Mandriva Linux 2009 RC 2 : 2008/09/23

Mandriva Linux 2009 Official Internal Release : 2008/10/02

Mandriva Linux 2009 Official Public Release : 2008/10/09

New and Improved Free/Power Pack Installer

Download Mandriva 2009.0 : Download | Mandriva
Source : 2009.0 - Mandriva Community Wiki | 2009.0 Tour - Mandriva Community Wiki | 2009.0 Errata - Mandriva Community Wiki | 2009.0 Notes - Mandriva Community Wiki

virus32win · #2 (**permalink**) 12 Jul 08, 12:42 PM

Thanks for information,at least it carries KDE 4.1 beta 2.KDE 4.0 was a mistake from developers.Lets hope better now.I will try this alpha release on sunday.My OpenSuse already updated with KDE4.1

Nothing impressing again

Dark Star · #3 (**permalink**) 12 Jul 08, 08:31 PM

Check KDE 4.1 Beta 2 preview polishlinux.org KDE 4.1: The Annoyances

Dark Star · #4 (**permalink**) 12 Jul 08, 09:02 PM

@coolboy4you : Can you please upoad the KDE 4.1Beta 2 wallpaper ? That resembles with the Ksplash posted here ?

virus32win · #5 (**permalink**) 13 Jul 08, 12:51 PM

Quote:

=Dark Star;863720]@coolboy4you : Can you please upoad the KDE 4.1Beta 2 wallpaper ? That resembles with the Ksplash posted here ?

Quote:

Sorry dude OpenSuse is no longer in use now,Formatted due to crashing every 5 min with KDE 4.1 Beta 2 installed.

Going to install Mandriva 2009 alpha 2 KDE in 1 -2 hours,will post screen of my deskop soon

Link above for Mandriva 2009 KDE CD is for live one?? There is no option to install on hard disk.

Dark Star · #6 (**permalink**) 13 Jul 08, 09:12 PM

^^The LIve CD wil install on HDD .. btw I have provided Free Ed. Link to

virus32win · #7 (**permalink**) 13 Jul 08, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Star

^^The LIve CD wil install on HDD .. btw I have provided Free Ed. Link to

I have this live CD but there is no option to install on hard disk in boot or after.After loading Live CD how can we install on hard disk?

Dark Star · #8 (**permalink**) 13 Jul 08, 10:37 PM

Ohh Live CD of KDE 4. .Search in Menu.. They haven't modified KDE 4.1.x according to mandriva ..

So search that in Menu and please post the KDE 4.1 wallpaper

Edit : Use Sabayon 3.5

http://www.techenclave.com/open-sour...ed-111235.html

virus32win · #9 (**permalink**) 14 Jul 08, 03:21 AM

Firefox crashed many time on browsing internet in Mandriva 2009 Alpha 2.There are some bugs for sure.Need improvement.

virus32win · #10 (**permalink**) 14 Jul 08, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Star

Ohh Live CD of KDE 4. .Search in Menu.. They haven't modified KDE 4.1.x according to mandriva ..

So search that in Menu and please post the KDE 4.1 wallpaper

Edit : Use Sabayon 3.5

http://www.techenclave.com/open-sour...ed-111235.html

I will upload for sure, but tell me where this wallpaper/Image is located in Mandriva 2009 ?Searched in /user/kde4/........ not found??

Dark Star · #11 (**permalink**) 14 Jul 08, 07:28 AM

Actually I don't know the exact location but it would be somewhere in /usr/share/wallpapers or /usr/share/ . .Well you don't need to worry just select the wallpaper and click on browse button and you will get the location

I want this wallpaper and the browse button is also located

virus32win · #12 (**permalink**) 14 Jul 08, 02:05 PM

Browse takes to home folder for new wallpaper image source.Any way managed to search whole partition for png,jpeg.jpg images with kfind.Got the wallpaper.It is blue pearl,Ksplash is with black pearl

Here is...

Dark Star · #13 (**permalink**) 14 Jul 08, 09:35 PM

^^Hmm.. Isn't bigger resolution wallpaper available ?

virus32win · #14 (**permalink**) 14 Jul 08, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Star

^^Hmm.. Isn't bigger resolution wallpaper available ?

Uploaded. 1920x1200 is biggest one

prakashan · #15 (**permalink**) 29 Jul 08, 01:30 AM

anyone using mandriva 2009 devel ?

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