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Discover Mandriva Linux 2010 Spring
Table of contents • Account login and services• Installing • Getting help • #Help and contribute Help & contribute



Image:Preferences-desktop-wallpaper.png Choose your environment and download Mandriva

View all the available environments • How to install another environment
KDE Plasma Desktop GNOME Xfce
  • Dolphin: Manage and explore your files.
  • Firefox: Browse the Internet.
  • Konqueror: Browse the Internet and files
  • K3b: A powerful CD and DVD burning tool.
  • Kmail: Manage your e-mails and events.
  • Amarok: Listen to your favorite tunes.
  • Kaffeine: Read DVDs and Video files.
  • Kopete: Talk and chat with your friends.
  • Ktorrent: Powerful application for torrents.
  • Kdenlive: Powerful tool to create your own movie easily.
  • Nautilus: Manage and explore your files.
  • Firefox: Browse the Internet.
  • Epiphany: Another Internet browser for Gnome.
  • Brasero: Easily burn CDs and DVDs.
  • Evolution: Manage your e-mails and events.
  • Rhythmbox: Listen to your favorite tunes.
  • Totem: Watch video and listen to music.
  • Pidgin: Talk and chat with your friends.
  • Transmission: Download your torrents easily.
  • Thunar: Manage and explore your files.
  • Firefox: Browse the Internet.
  • Xfburn: Burn CDs and DVDs easily.
  • Claws Mail: Manage your e-mails.
  • Exaile: Play and manage your music.
  • Totem: Watch videos and listen to music.
  • XChat: Talk with people on IRC chat.
  • Deluge: Download your torrents.
  • More Details: Visit the project's wiki page.
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Table of contents

Image:Migrationtools.png Starting and using Mandriva

Migration portal • Versions documentation • Install Mandriva • Connect to the Internet • Configure Mandriva • Keep your system up-to-date

Image:Magik.png Control your system

System use portal • Using the Control Center • The basic operations • Customize your Mandriva

Image:Applications.png Applications

All applications portal • Windows-Mandriva Equivalents • Office • Compressing & archiving files • Burning CDs & DVDs • Audio & video • Education • Games • Internet Navigation • Messaging • Synchronization • Backup • Protection & security

Image:Hardware-small.png Hardware

Hardware portal • Compatibility • Diagnose a problem • Graphic cards • Sound cards • Webcams • Digital fingerprint reader • Infra-red remote controls • Television • Various peripherals

Image:Drakconsole-icon.png Advanced options

Shell portal • Network between several hosts • Build and manage a server • Remote Control

Image:Help.png Getting help

Documentation portal • F.A.Q. • Solving problems • Choosing the right edition • Using this wiki • Getting more help


 

Help and contribute

Image:Contribute.png Mandriva requires the help of people who appreciate the distribution. You can contribute in many ways, such as helping to develop the operating system, translating, or participating in this wiki. Those who want to contribute will find information about how to do so in this wiki or in the forums.

Contributors's portal • Create and improve articles • The community • Help fixing bugs • Help translating • Test the development (Cooker) version




Image:DrakLive-icon.png Installing Mandriva Linux

So, you like Mandriva Linux and want to try it? You can have a look at the world of Mandriva your way using one of the LiveCDs that are offered here. These cds allow you to try Mandriva Linux without modifying anything on your computer. In this way, you can discover and get used to Linux without any risk. Once you are used to it, you will be able to install it using the same CD in about ten minutes.

To download Mandriva, choose the version you prefer in the environment section at the top of the page.

If you do not know which one to choose, we recommend that you choose the KDE version on the left. KDE is an easy-to-use environment that looks somehow similar to Windows, so you will be able to use it in a similar fashion.

  • Install Mandriva One: This page will help you install Mandriva Linux from one of the Live CDs above without removing Windows at all.
  • Last configurations: After installation, you system is nearly ready. You may need to configure a few elements, and complete some basic configuring.
  • Installing and removing software: Once your computer is ready, you can install more programs and plug-ins that can be useful for you.
  • Configure your computer: This link brings you to a configuration portal containing all the configuration tools and possibilities to customize and set up your PC as you want it. It also directs you to configuration help for some hardware.


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