It may be my hardware configuration. I am glad that you like Mandriva One. I used it for a few days before retiring it. I will try 2009 when it comes out or maybe one of the betas. Mandriva is experiencing a bit of a resurgence which I am glad to see. Thanks for running your trials. Note: how long does it take to install Windows? I find that it takes at least an hour. I don't really know because unlike Linux you can't do anything while it is installing. I am typing this on my computer while Ubuntu 8.10 installs. :)
Roy Linux: Fast, friendly, flexible and .... free! Support Open source. <*,)}}+< Only dead fish go with the flow! ----- Original Message ---- From: Steve <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2008 8:34:43 PM Subject: [LINUX_Newbies] Re: Mandriva One Slow Install (was error message trying to get DVD's to play) --- In LINUX_Newbies@ yahoogroups. com, stephen.saxon@ ... wrote: > > On Tuesday 07 October 2008 18:57:23 Linux Canuck wrote: > > I used the Live CD for both. > > > > I have read similar experiences from other users elsewhere, so it isn't > > just me. > > I don't doubt you. I'm going to give Mandriva One a go again, will report > back. > > Going to try from Linux Format cover DVD and from a CD to compare. > > Steve > Ok here are the results. This is a less that scientific study of course. Processor AMD XP 3000 (32 bit) RAM 1.5 HDD 40 gig (slave) partitiond to 10 gig / and 30 gig /home. Formatted both partitions at install. Mandriva One from Linux Format DVD 13 minutes (Live Install) Mandriva One from Live CD 15 minutes Ubuntu 8.04 from Linux Format DVD 18 minutes The times are from clicking the Install Icon on the desktop to logging onto a user GUI. I believe Roy, you have 64 bit processor? Maybe that makes a difference? This may explain why I've stuck with Mandriva.. it just plays nice with my hardware. Regards Steve __________________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Canada Toolbar: Search from anywhere on the web, and bookmark your favourite sites. Download it now at http://ca.toolbar.yahoo.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ To unsubscribe from this list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] & you will be removed.Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LINUX_Newbies/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
