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M A N D R A K E L I N U X
C O M M U N I T Y N E W S L E T T E R
Issue #45 Thursday, 6 June 2002
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This Week's Summary: MandrakeSoft OEM Offers; More Details on LinuxTag 2002; MandrakeClub Activities; Business Case of the Week; Mandrake in the News; Website of the Week; What's New at MandrakeSecure.net?; Security-related Software Updates; Headlines from MandrakeForum.
MandrakeSoft OEM Offers
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A growing number of system integrators and hardware manufacturers offer Mandrake Linux on retail computers. The Mandrake Linux 8.2 OEM Editions have been created specifically for businesses who are interested in selling desktops and workstations pre-loaded with Mandrake Linux:
* Mandrake Linux 8.2 Standard OEM edition -- This is the client version
that provides a simplified installation of a Linux desktop
workstation environment.
* Mandrake Linux 8.2 Prosuite OEM edition -- This customized server
version is used to setup pre-configured servers.
Both OEM products include a restoration CD, Installation & User Guide, plus membership in the OEM partnership program.
Learn more about the Mandrake Linux OEM Editions: http://www.mandrakesoft.com/products/oem
More Details on LinuxTag 2002
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MandrakeSoft will be attending this year's LinuxTag Expo in two
capacities: Till Kampetter will be present in the Linux Printing booth to demonstrate the latest innovation of Printing with Linux. At the same time he will be available to answer any questions you may have about MandrakeSoft & Mandrake Linux.
Additionally, LinuxLand, one of our German distributors, will distribute the 8.2 Download Edition and assorted goodies while also selling the 8.2 retail packs. If you will be attending LinuxTag 2002 during June 6th to the 9th in Karlsruhe Germany, please stop by and say "Hi".
For more information about LinuxTag 2002 (including free tickets), please see: http://www.linuxtag.org/
MandrakeClub
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Amateur radio and MandrakeLinux.
MandrakeClub member 'urock' has compiled the RPMs needed to get the HAM radio working in Mandrake Linux. Denis describes all that's needed to make it work on your Mandrake system. http://www.mandrakeclub.com/article.php?sid=33
Not yet a Mandrake Club member? To learn more, please visit: http://mandrakelinux.com/en/club/
Business Case of the Week
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a&b DataService pushes their customers towards Mandrake Linux. a&b -- a developer of database solutions -- makes it their business to recommend Mandrake Linux to customers who need to update their systems:
"Your distro combines clever wizards with all the low level vi editing you might want to do... it is a perfect blend! A beginner user can easily customize his workspace, while an experienced sys admin can modify whatever he needs to with his favourite text editor." says Simone Riccio of a&b DataService.
Mandrake is used extensively within the company on the desktop, as well as for Samba as a domain controller for Windows boxes (and for file & print serving), as a mail server with Postfix, and as a database server. http://www.mandrakebizcases.com/article.php?sid=296
For many more examples of Mandrake in the workplace, please see: http://www.MandrakeBizcases.com
Mandrake in the News
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Mandrake scores top ranking in Desktop Linux poll.
As part of its efforts to support the growing Desktop Linux revolution, DesktopLinux.com has announce the survey results of their online Desktop Linux distribution 'quick poll'. The survey asks readers to provide information about which distribution(s) they use or plan to use for desktop purposes. http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8017304038.html
There's still time to vote for your favorite desktop distribution: http://www.desktoplinux.com/cgi-bi [...] 2001114910
Website of the Week
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New Site for Linux Gaming Opened.
Mandrake user "falvious" announced that he has opened a new web site dedicated to delivering the best news about Linux gaming. The website offers reviews, tips & tricks, downloads, surveys, forums, and lots more. So if you play games on your Linux box, be sure to check it out. You can even write your own review to see your name up in lights. http://www.linuxgaming.co.uk/
What's New at MandrakeSecure.net?
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Using tcpserver with Mandrake Linux.
A new article titled "Using tcpserver with Mandrake Linux" has just been posted. tcpserver is a secure inetd replacement, similar in theory to xinetd, but very different in concept and use. It offers far more flexibility than xinetd, at the cost of learning something rather different from the traditional "super server" daemons like inetd and xinetd... but the payoff is worth it. Read this tutorial for information on how to make tcpserver start serving for you. http://www.mandrakesecure.net/en/docs/tcpserver.php
The new face of MandrakeSecure.
Everyone is invited to come take a look at the new face of MandrakeSecure. It's got a fresh new look that makes navigating the site much easier. The next step is to make the site multilingual (which has always been the intention). Some come on over and take a look today. http://www.mandrakesecure.net/
Software Updates
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Security-related software updates have been released for:
dhcp -- fixes format string vulnerability
View the complete list at:
http://www.mandrakesecure.net
Headlines from MandrakeForum
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How Does 'Right-Click' Sharing Of Directories Work?
Tom describes how to use the new file sharing feature first introduced in Mandrake Linux 8.2. http://www.mandrakeforum.com/artic [...] n&sid=2191
New KDE 3.0.1 Packages.
Mandrake packages for KDE 3.01 were uploaded to KDE's FTP site on May 30th. Based on mixed results from users, these new packages are only recommended for advanced users who feel comfortable tweaking their system. Be sure to read the following story before installing KDE 3.01: http://www.mandrakeforum.com/artic [...] n&sid=2190
'UnitedLinux' -- a consortium of four Linux distribution companies -- was a hot topic of conversion that generated several discussions at
MandrakeForum:
* Linux Standard Base based on binary-only programs?
http://www.mandrakeforum.com/artic [...] n&sid=2188
* More about United Linux.
http://www.mandrakeforum.com/artic [...] n&sid=2183
* United Linux - What does it mean for Mandrake?
http://www.mandrakeforum.com/artic [...] n&sid=2178
Read these and other stories at MandrakeForum http://www.MandrakeForum.com/
