If all went according to plan you should have rebooted your computer and are now sitting in Mandriva's new "Login Manager" window, MDKDM (Mandrake's modified desktop manager). To login, simply type the login name you created during the install, then type the password and click OK (or simply press the "enter key" on your keyboard). 

First Run Wizard

OK, so you have your shiny new CDs and are itchin to get going. We can't say as we blame you as you are about to embark on a journey of fantastical discoveries as you enter the modern Linux world. Before we go though, there are a few things you need to think about. We are, as previously mentioned, going to make certain assumptions and you need to make sure you understand what we mean.

The first thing you need to do is go get yourself a copy of Mandriva 2007. There are many mirrors available and a variety of ways of getting the distribution. For now we will be describing the process of acquiring and installing the ISO version, which is the image you need to create a self-booting installation CD-ROM.

Back in 2003, MandrakeLinux 9.1 was released; not only on time but a bit ahead of expected schedule. It had been said that this was a "make or break" release for Mandrake, and that the struggling French company's future depended on its success. You see, Mandrakesoft, the company behind MandrakeLinux, had sued for bankruptcy protection in the late months of 2002.

NEWS FLASH

"Kubuntu 7.04 stepped over the edge, becoming the feistiest release to date. Improved desktop, updated applications and increased usability features are just a few of the surprises with this latest release. The goal for Kubuntu 7.04, codenamed Feisty Fawn, was to continue on the creation of a secure and stable environment, working towards the perfect KDE based operating system. Starting with the excellent base of Ubuntu and an implementation of KDE, Kubuntu 7.04 set out to smooth the rough edges and polish the future of Kubuntu." (from Kubuntu.org)