Executive Summary: Mandrake Linux 9.1
| Usability |
Good |
| Capability |
Good |
| Performance |
Fair |
| Interoperability |
Good |
| Manageability |
Excellent |
| Scalability |
Fair |
| Security |
Good |
MandrakeSofts Mandrake Linux 9.1 boasts perhaps the best set of configuration tools of any Linux distribution weve tested, despite the few rough spots we noticed in them. Add to this a sharp look and a good sampling of bundled software, and Mandrake Linux is well worth the $70 that its PowerPack Edition costs. More information is available at
www.mandrakesoft.com.
(+) Wide range of good configuration tools; tight-looking interface.
(-) Minor interface inconsistencies.
EVALUATION SHORT LISTRed Hats Red Hat 9 Microsoft Corp.s Windows XPApple Computer Inc.s Mac OS XSuSEs SuSE Linux 8.2
Executive Summary: SuSE Linux 8.2
| Usability |
Good |
| Capability |
Excellent |
| Performance |
Fair |
| Interoperability |
Good |
| Manageability |
Good |
| Scalability |
Fair |
| Security |
Good |
SuSEs upgrade is the latest version in a line of well-made Linux distributions, distinguished in large part by its useful and well-organized system configuration tools—access to which SuSE helpfully provides both during installation and normal use. The $79 SuSE Professional Edition features a good variety of open-source software, all integrated into a solid desktop-ready system. SuSE can be reached at www.suse.com.
(+) Great installation tool; good bundled software selection.
(-) No free download is available.
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(-) Minor interface inconsistencies.
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