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Desktop-oriented review. [Extremetech]

"Mandrake Linux 8.1 is the easiest to install and user-friendly Linux distro on the market." High marks for 8.1 from extremetech.

Extreme Tech's review which examines the 3D user interface, desktop windows manager, and the new Internet Explorer.

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Rates 9 of 10. MandrakeSoft's Linux has reputation for being one of easiest to install, most user friendly Linux distributions on market, a reputation well deserved; latest release continues to improve on this. [ExtremeTech]