Is Mandriva Linux Discovery 2007 worth the $$?

WDSnav · 12-24-2006, 03:16 PM

Is it worth the money?Does the Cedega engine thing that allows you to run windows games work well?Will I need to get pc security like antivirus and firewall and such? I do not care about server hosting so will this version of linux be fine for me?Thank in advance for your answers.

tytower · 12-24-2006, 04:35 PM

Why not get the Free Mandriva Linux 2007 and give it a go
If it suits then look at what extra you get by paying dough
Then make up your own mind

Cogar · 12-24-2006, 07:41 PM

If you are new to Linux, I recommend getting a commercial package (like Discovery), rather than using the open source version, primarily because it should save you a lot of aggravation. Setting up an open source distribution for many people involves installing proprietary video drivers, proprietary wireless drivers, altering files in various folders, etc. and it is much easier to have all that come on a DVD and make your introduction that much easier. Discovery also includes LinDVD, a commercial DVD player like WinDVD that cannot be purchased separately, which allows you to legally play DVDs. Regarding Cedega, I have never used it, but it has the respect of the community and you are likely to find it much easier to install and configure than wine--the open source program upon which it is based. In any case, good luck.

Cara25 · 12-24-2006, 10:10 PM

For a new desktop user of Linux, I'd recommend the commercial Mandriva 2007 Discovery CD (DVD) packs. It's much easier to load and reinstall than some of the downloaded versions. If money is not a problem , I'd recommend the Mandriva 2007 Power Pack , you will soon outgrow the Discovery version and then look for more features that the Power Pack version has.

tytower · 12-24-2006, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cogar

If you are new to Linux, I recommend getting a commercial package (like Discovery), rather than using the open source version, primarily because it should save you a lot of aggravation. Setting up an open source distribution for many people involves installing proprietary video drivers, proprietary wireless drivers, altering files in various folders, etc. and it is much easier to have all that come on a DVD and make your introduction that much easier. Discovery also includes LinDVD, a commercial DVD player like WinDVD that cannot be purchased separately, which allows you to legally play DVDs. Regarding Cedega, I have never used it, but it has the respect of the community and you are likely to find it much easier to install and configure than wine--the open source program upon which it is based. In any case, good luck.

Rubbish and so is the next one

rufius · 12-25-2006, 01:37 AM

I have never seen the need to buy the PowerPack or Discovery myself and I've used Mandriva/Mandrake since before 8.2 (going on 6 years now). There are plenty of howto's and forum threads on how to get various things working. If its your cup of tea to pay the money and be lazy then so be it but there's no guarantee that those extras provided w/ the Power/Discovery packs will work 100% either. BTW its no easier to install, maybe easier to setup w/ the drivers etc.

reddazz · 12-25-2006, 03:14 AM

I agree to a great extent with Cara25 and Cogar. Sometimes getting the commercial versions saves you a lot of time and effort installing 3rd party commercial apps especially if you have very little experience with Linux. Saying that, getting the commercial version does not mean that everything will work smoothly, but you can get official support from the Mandriva development team.