Mandriva 2011 Beta 3 is powered by Linux kernel 2.6.38.7 and features KDE Software Compilation 4.6.3, new UI theme, new TimeFrame feature, updated packages and lots of bug fixes. Mandriva 2011 Beta 3 is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures (see download link at the end of the article).
“Hi folks, as was previously announced in cooker mailing list, Mandriva and Rosa teams has decided that additional time would be needed to finish the stabilization of Mandriva 2011 and Rosa 2011 desktop editions.”
“Therefore, as was promised last week on cooker mailing list, I am gladly presenting to you Mandriva 2011 beta3 version, which should be available on your favorite mirror shortly.” – said Eugeni Dodonov in the official release announcement.
Highlighted Software
Highlights of Mandriva 2011 Beta 3:
· Linux kernel 2.6.38.7;
· KDE Software Compilation 4.6.3;
· New UI (user interface) theme for KDE and KDM;
· Added new features in Stack Folders, System Panel, and System Start Menu;
· Added new TimeFrame feature (provides semantic desktop function);
· New interface for Dolphin;
· DKMS drivers;
· Non-free firmware;
· Mozilla Firefox 4.0.1;
· Mozilla Thunderbird 3.1.10;
· LibreOffice 3.3.2;
· Clementine 0.7.1;
· K3b 2.0.2;
· KTorrent 4.1.1;
· Shotwell 0.10;
· SMPlayer 0.6.9;
· Systemd 27;
· Syslinux 4.
For your viewing pleasure, we’ve prepared a screenshot tour of this third Beta release of Mandriva Linux 2011. Enjoy!
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I’m very exited to Mandriva 2011!