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    Mageia 4 Linux Desktop Distro Delivers Improved Performance, Features

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    February 4, 2014
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      1Mageia 4 Linux Desktop Distro Delivers Improved Performance, Features

      1 - Mageia 4 Linux Desktop Distro Delivers Improved Performance, Features

      by Sean Michael Kerner

      2Mageia Offers Multiple Linux Desktop Choices

      2 - Mageia Offers Multiple Linux Desktop Choices

      The default desktop choice for Mageia 4 is the KDE open-source desktop although users may also select Gnome.

      3Mageia Welcome Screen Provides an On-Ramp for Novices

      3 - Mageia Welcome Screen Provides an On-Ramp for Novices

      The Mageia welcome screen is a new feature in Mageia 4, providing new users with easy access to documentation, support and community resources.

      4System Settings for Easy Customization

      4 - System Settings for Easy Customization

      The System Settings application pulls in all core settings into one window for users to access.

      5Mageia Control Center Delivers System Configuration Options

      5 - Mageia Control Center Delivers System Configuration Options

      The Mageia Control Center (also known as drakconf) provides tools that enable users to manage software, hardware, networking and security components.

      6Windows Shares Configured via the Control Center

      6 - Windows Shares Configured via the Control Center

      Most computing environments today are heterogeneous, which makes the need for Windows file sharing paramount.

      7MSEC Provides System Security and Audit

      7 - MSEC Provides System Security and Audit

      The MSEC system in the Control Center consolidates multiple security functions, including firewall configuration.

      8Advanced Firewall Set-Up and Replication via Invictus

      8 - Advanced Firewall Set-Up and Replication via Invictus

      Going beyond basic firewall and security configuration, the Invictus tool enables users to set up network interface failover as well as firewall replication.

      9RPMdrake: Mageia’s Software Package Management Tool

      9 - RPMdrake: Mageia's Software Package Management Tool

      Leveraging its Mandriva heritage, Mageia 4 includes the RPMdrake software management tool for application packages.

      10LibreOffice: The Default Office Suite

      10 - LibreOffice: The Default Office Suite

      As is the case in many modern Linux releases, the open-source LibreOffice suite is the primary office tools application in Mageia.

      11Firefox Is Included

      11 - Firefox Is Included

      Mageia includes the open-source Mozilla Firefox browser, but KDE users also receive the Konqueror browser as part of a default installation.

      12Linux 3.12 Is Under the Hood

      12 - Linux 3.12 Is Under the Hood

      The Linux 3.12.8 kernel is what powers Mageia 4.

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