"The quarterly ISO image updates of PCLinuxOS 2009.2 and PCLinuxOS GNOME 2009.2 are now available, featuring a fully updated ISO image with the latest applications from the PCLinuxOS repositories. Additional features include a notification updater to let you know when there are updates available for your installation. 'Addlocale' will localize your PCLinuxOS into one of the many languages. 'GetOpenOffice' allows you to install OpenOffice.org 3.1 in any of the 104 languages available."
I have tried most every Linux distro available. PCLinuxOS has been the only distro I found which works without any problems. I have never had an issue with any of the PC's I have installed it on, which to date is five. All different systems with different hardware. I even have it running on a old Toshiba Satellite 400Mhz and 192MB ram. It's doesn't run particularly fast, however, it runs much better now than when it was running Windoze. Give the live CD a try. You have nothing to lose. If you decide to install PCLinuxOS you will have gained much by not spending endless $$$$ on so called "upgrades". If you are a gamer, this is not what you are looking for, although there are some very nice FREE games available for Linux. Plus if you install WINE, many Windoze programs will run under Linux. I like PCLinuxOS so much that I have donated to the cause.
Would you recommend the product? yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 10
Pros:
Good hardware recognition, very efficient
Cons:
I've installed pclinuxos on several computers, some with as little as 192 ram, and it operates very well. It is very easy to install, and configure. I have tried many others that just weren't as easy to use, or ran as well on the same machine. I would recommend this distro to anyone wanting to try Linux.
Would you recommend the product? yes | Price you paid?: None indicated | Rating: 9
Pros:
Great community support!
Cons:
some broadband wireless cards may not work
Last week, I downloaded PCLinuxOS ISO and made a bootable Live CD. I was on standard wi-fi when I tried it before installing. Anyway, their members helped me greatly on their forum to get me going. Their family is among the best. The only problem that they couldn't overcome was my Cricket Wireless broadband connection. It just wouldn't work, despite some members giving me a lot of time and all the help they could. I felt sorrow in letting this distro go. But I kept the live CD and mabye a workaround will come someday.
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