Mandrake??

[augie]

well i've been using mandrake for probably a little over a year, and in that 
time i have tried some other distros, but i prefer mandrake.

mandrake is typically really easy to install, and they usually have all the 
latest software ready in rpm format on their 'cooker' site. which is nice if 
you're feeling lazy and don't want to muck around with compiling.

there are also some great user resources such as:
http://www.mandrakeuser.org/
and
alt.os.linux.mandrake

here are two reviews:
http://linux.com/learn/newsitem.phtml?sid=1&aid=12552
http://www.linuxplanet.com/linuxplanet/reviews/4000/1/

--augie

Tom Rowe (PKV) wrote:
> Hello everybody,
>
> I just joined NBLUG and enjoyed the last meeting about raid.  Seems like a
> really knowledgeable group.  I am just learning Linux, so please excuse my
> ignorance on the subject until I have some time in the saddle, my
> experience is NetWare, NT and Windows.
>
> My question is, I noticed at the meeting and in the few posts I have read,
> most users are referring to RedHat, Suse, and Debian.  I have not heard or
> seen reference to Mandrake.  I started with Redhat, v6.2 and 7.0 for
> learning purposes, as well as Debian.  I found that Mandrake is easier to
> install and work with.  So, finally the question: Any thoughts on Mandrake,
> good or bad, why not use it, why use it, etc.
>
> Just wanted to hear some opinions if it matters....Thanks...Tom Rowe