Mandriva 2008.1 - Fresh install functionality

A quick stroll through some of the "out of the box" functionality of Mandriva.

Not mentioned in the video:
Also has the usual software (an office suite, burning/messaging/etc/etc software), was able to read my windows formatted drives, and worked with the media buttons and SD reader on my laptop.


P.S.
There are no cuts. It really only took 58 seconds to download and install that game. Also, I forgot to mention it prompts you to install updates when you boot for the first time, and I did click yes to that, but nothing else was installed prior to the video.



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Centrino 2.0Ghz processor
5400rpm hard drive
2GB RAM
Nvidia 6800go video card

Category:

Science & Technology

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• Linux
• Mandriva
• Compiz
• Laptop
• Install
• Lincity
• out
• of
• the
• box

[n0rbM]

Nice video

[jorge250492]

Use the Mandriva control Center

[Amebixfan]

Dell is really good with linux,

[thepaulist]

hey i like this version of mandriva , i went from 2008.0 powerpack to 2008.0.1 powerpack spring and am right now after purchasing 2009.0 powerpack will release video of transition later excellent distribution for beginners to advanced users alike

[2sketch1]

how to u get to the 3D cube?

[ghitaciprian]

question : how can i install programs on linux mandriva ? thanks :)

[0SCJustJohn]

Almost everything you'd want will be in the "repositories" which means you can just go to the add programs section like I showed in the video and search for them.

The flip thing is part of compiz-fusion. Make sure you have it installed and enabled and then you can change what key it uses in the options. I think default is ctrl+windows and drag the mouse. Something like that.

[firas1988ad]

Hey .. Nice Video there man ..thanx

Im new in using linux i need to know where do i can get the programs for linux and How can you do the FLIP thing .. lol .. when you flip from side to side .. thanx agen

[superwouter22]

I think this is a real cool video. It's not like most of the others only about the eye candy. Well done.

[0SCJustJohn]

Fairly close. It's an Inspiron 9300. Specs are in the description. One of the few with the UXGA screen (1920x1200 17 inch).