Mandrake

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Mandrake Linux

A true alternative to RedHat, and allegedly even even easier to install. They first appeared on the scene in 1998, and have a strong community presence.

Recently they've appeared to have added an MandrakeUpdate utility that rivals apt though being an RPM-based distribution, one wonders how this compares to the likes of RedCarpet and AptRpm.

Feb 19, 2003 03:00 GMT=

The Mandrake 9.1 testing cycle is coming to an end. I haven't noticed any big fan-fare for testing this version, but I noticed that RC-1 is now on many of the ftp mirrors found [here].

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