MandrivaMove 2.0 review

Have you always wanted to try out Linux but were afraid you weren't up to the task? Here's Move, the easiest and safest way to test d

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Have you always wanted to try out Linux but were afraid you weren't up to the task? Here's Move, the easiest and safest way to test drive Linux.

Built on the Live-CD technology, Move enables you to run a full operating system from just one CD, anywhere, without the need for installation. Move is truly mobile. This is the only product of its kind to offer built-in handling of USB keys, allowing for automatic and seamless backup of configuration settings, as well as user data, up to 1.5 GB.

Move features the award-winning Mandriva Linux, widely recognized for its user-friendliness, together with a collection of applications equivalent to or compatible with Microsoft Windows software. So there are no more barriers to prevent you from taking off into the Linux world.

Here are some key features of "MandrivaMove":
Secure

Move does not require an installation.
Move does not modify anything on the host computer.
Move cannot be damaged: everything is on the CD.

Anywhere, Anytime

Move works on most computers.
Using a USB* key, Move saves all your data and settings.
Move also allows read access to documents on the host computer.

A great collection of applications

The most recent Linux kernel: Kernel 2.6
The most advanced desktop environment: KDE 3.2

Administration

Configuration tools: Mandriva Linux Control Center

Office

Microsoft Office compatible: OpenOffice.org
Personal information manager (e-mail, contacts, agenda, etc.): Kontact
Project manager: Planner
Personal finance manager: GnuCash

Internet

Web browser: Konqueror
Instant messaging (ICQ, AIM, MSN, Yahoo! compatible): Kopete
File transfer: KBear
Web site editing: Mozilla Composer

Multimedia

Media player: Totem
Audio editor: Audacity
Image manipulation: The GIMP
Scanning: Kooka
CD/DVD Burning: K3B