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Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrake Linux) is a French Linux distribution distributed by Mandriva. It uses the RPM Package Manager. The product lifetime of Mandriva Linux releases is 18 months for base updates (Linux, system software, etc.) and 12 months for desktop updates (window managers, desktop environments, web browsers, etc.). Server products receive full updates for at least 24 months after their release.


Download :- Mandriva 2010

Installation :-

1)Burn the image to CD/DVD and boot from it.


2)Choose Language. Default choice is English(US) and accept License Agreement.




3)Select Timezone and set your Hardware Clock accordingly.




4)Select Keyboard Layout


5)Mandriva Booting into Live Gnome Desktop.


6)Mandriva Live Desktop. Double Click "Live Install" to open Live installer and click Next.

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7)Select an empty Partition where you want Mandriva to be installed.
Select "Use Free Space" if you want default partitioner setup or "Manual" to specify partitions manually. Here we use Free space.





8)Wait for the installation, your changes are taking place.


9)Bootloader Configuration : Select "Bootloader to use", "BootDevice", "DelayTime" etc.


10)Ediit bootmenu entries if in a dual boot scenario and Click Next.


11)Click Finish to complete Installation and Reboot your system.




12)First Mandriva Boot

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13)Select Username and Password and click Next.


14)First Time Wizard will come up and will ask you about your preferences. Select accordingly and move forward.


15)Mandriva Gnome Desktop




Enjoy !!!

Mandriva Linux is a French Linux administration broadcast by Mandriva. Use the RPM Package Manager. The lifetime of Mandriva Linux for the basal adaptation upgrades and updates work.