Mandriva Linux 2006 Released

Mandriva (formerly Mandrake) released the 2006 version of their popular Linux distribution - Mandriva Linux 2006 on 22nd November. The distro can now be downloaded from the Mandriva download page. Key features of the operating system include:

Linux kernel 2.6.12-12mdk

KDE 3.4

Kat desktop search tool

OpenOffice 2.0

Interactive firewall

Official support for Intel’s Centrino mobile technology

Full integration of Skype

Auto-installation server

Smart package manager

Integration of Conectiva’s and Lycoris’s technologies

Mandriva is one the most user friendly and easy Linux software to use, and is thus an excellent option to get started with Linux. Mandriva 2006 Free can be downloaded as a single DVD ISO of 3 CD-ISO’s.