We are now very near from final release. Here comes the second beta release for 2010 Spring version of Mandriva Linux. As usual you will be able to test it as it’s available on your favorite public mirror:
- 32 and 64 bits DVD isos and mini dual iso (both 32 and 64 bits) for Free release (100% Open Source software)
- live CDs One isos for KDE and GNOME environments (One isos will be available on monday)
These isos can be fully tested on your hardware but also on virtual machines (Virtualbox, qemu, KVM, …). You can also dump it on USB key as an installation media.
This second beta release comes with many updates and improvements on major softwares. Mandriva tools have also been updated and propose new functionnalities:
- data encryption: you want to protect your data. Encrypt your home directory or your system: it’s as easy as clic!
- parental control: many bug fixes, you can now control not only network access but also applications
- network profiles: add your network services in your network profiles.
- Mandriva Directory Server: this new release proposes new functionnalities to help you manage a LDAP directory (userquota module, massive users import, OpenSSH LDAP public keys management..), new audit framework, new password policy module
More information on 2010 Spring:
- 2010 Spring planning
- more details about Beta2 release
As usual all your feedbacks are really important to help in improving global quality of distribution. You can report improvements proposals and/or bugs in Mandriva Bugzilla.
Enjoy!
