Be carefull when creating the CD, it uses ISO9660 long file name support; and screwed up the first disc because of it. Install: +The boot manager: Much like "Loading Win9x" you can hold (shift/CapsLock key, I can't remember which) key and have access to "diagnositic" functions; -although I found that it didn't really work to my liking. +Graphical partition manager: OK -Partition Management: I didn't try all the features, but I wanted to install Corel Linux on a separate HD than my main HD (tried to squeeze it in 500Meg HD) and it would only let me use half of it. I didn't go for the overwrite "brand new" install cause I didn't want to loose my Win9x partition. Must play GTA2. -Logitech serial mouse didn't work during the install OS: +Fixed mouse +Nice look, nice feel. +Like the skin on XMMS. +File Manager: Since I came from a Windblow$ world I'm used to drag and dropping stuff in a certian way, so I was rather impressed Corel's file manager. +Setup of Samba Services: Gotta Like it! Able to browse windows networks /w little difficulty. No manual editing of smb.conf at all. NOTE:I hope more Linux Distributions make SAMBA this easy, I'm of the opinion that to make Linux mainstream, it needs a simplified meathod of talking to Windows Networks. -I kept on flippin' virtual deskops when my mouse flew to the sides of the screen, and couldn't find a way to disable it. -(I know, if it ain't broke, don't fix it) I tried to test colour depth/switching and lost my video card's ability to display 1024x768x32bit, and couldn't find a way to recreate my video card settings. -Can't install the download edition of WordPerfect,Corel Linux happens to be missing a file. -Missing a services manager (or I coundn't find one) Having a ADSL connection to the 'net doesn't mean I want Internet users using my computer as an FTP server. As an network/home user I would be definately wanted those services disabled by default, and a nice way of turning them on should I need them. Only used it for about 1 day (Can't stand KDE in only 8bit color).Now I'm trying Redhat 6.1 cause I wanted to see if I burned the ISO Image correctly. Yep it works, thats how I know GNOME is broken. I expect I'll be going back to Mandrake pretty fast (I miss my imwheel!) Anyways, Read ya in the listserv, Peter Verhagen [EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________________________________________ Get FREE voicemail, fax and email at http://voicemail.excite.com Talk online at http://voicechat.excite.com
