Mandrake 9.0 my though on this OS

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Still dosen't support USB Keyboard I really hate plug-in a PS/2 Keyboard when install the OS , I guest SuSe still win hands down when it come to this .

[Philipp 6]

Maybe you try the new Red Hat 8.0 release. The beta was really nice

[adamvjackson 0]

A friend of mine had some problems with a usb mouse running into a ps2 converter, then a kvm.. Reminded me of when there used to be IRQ conflicts on COM1 with serial mice.

 

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That was on Mandrake 9.0 Final, by the way. The fix was to connect it directly, bypassing the KVM.

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Still dosen't support USB Keyboard I really hate plug-in a PS/2 Keyboard when install the OS , I guest SuSe still win hands down when it come to this .

Hi Anthony! Me too - and it didn't like my Intellimouse Explorer Wireless (USB) either. I am going to give Redhat 8.0 a try instead.

I'd be interested in feedback from anyone else who tries Redhat 8 as to whether or not the MS Natural Keyboard Pro USB and Explorer Wireless USB mouse works ok in Redhat.

... even if those DO work, I still have my PocketPC to worry about <g>. Dual boot here we come...

[clutch 1]

My USB Intellimouse (rev 2) works fine with RH 8, even during setup. I haven't installed a USB keyboard though since I don't have an extra for that box. I'm running an ASUS CUSL2 mobo.

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Thanks clutch - good to know. Now if I could just get on a server to get the RH8 iso's :-)

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Thanks clutch - good to know. Now if I could just get on a server to get the RH8 iso's :-)

Here you go:
http://www.linuxcompatible.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=68

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Woohoo! Thanks :-)

[clutch 1]

Are you getting a good download rate?

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Shrink I don't think they have add Wireless (USB) support rigth now being it relly new stuff, but a reg USB Mouse should work I to have MS USB Mouse it work just fine.

I don't think Red Hat 8 is going to be any diff then Mandrake Philipp after they made by the same folks.

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I don't think Red Hat 8 is going to be any diff then Mandrake Philipp after they made by the same folks.

The hardware detection of both Mandrake 9.0 and Red Hat Linux 8.0 is completely different. I had also USB issues under Mandrake but never on Red Hat Linux

[zero0w 0]

About the USB problem, maybe this article can help:

 

1. Troubleshooting Mandrake 9 with USB problem

http://www.mandrakeforum.com/article.php?sid=2459&lang=en

 

Also there's another new review of Mandrake Linux 9 over here:

 

2. Mandrake 9.0 First Impressions

http://www.ratedpc.com/review.asp?id=63

 

The author seems to be very well-informed about various desktop configuration issues: including font setup, theme modification and installing drivers. The screenshots he posted look very good and professional; obviously he had done some serious tweaking and customization which (in my opinion) provide such a consistent feel and pleasure outlook.

 

I am actually even more impressed with his another article:

 

3. Linux On Desktop (highly recommended)

http://www.ratedpc.com/article.asp?id=59

 

Beware, it is a long read with 21 pages.

 

Also, for the absolute Linux beginner, the article linked to a demo walkthru of Mandrake 9 installation process over here:

 

4. Mandrake 9 Installation online demo

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/demos/Demo/Mandrake9.0/Install/

 

In any case, I hope you guys find the articles useful and helpful in your journey towards Linux.