Mandrake Linux Community Newsletter - Issue #45
[Posted June 7, 2002 by ris]
From: Phil Lavigna <phil@mandrakesoft.com>
To: lwn@lwn.net
Subject: Mandrake Linux Community Newsletter - Issue #45
Date: Thu, 06 Jun 2002 15:04:32 -0700
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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-bin/survey/survey.cgi?id=10292001114910
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/article.php?lang=en&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/article.php?lang=en&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/article.php?lang=en&sid=2188
* More about United Linux.
http://www.mandrakeforum.com/article.php?lang=en&sid=2183
* United Linux - What does it mean for Mandrake?
http://www.mandrakeforum.com/article.php?lang=en&sid=2178
Read these and other stories at MandrakeForum
http://www.MandrakeForum.com/
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