Mandriva 2011 Beta 2 is Coming!

Mandriva 2011 Beta 2 has been launched 2 days ago, on April 18. This version is available for both 32-bit and 64-bit architectures.

Mandriva 2011 Beta 2 is powered by the latest and greatest Linux kernel 2.6.38.3 and KDE SC 4.6.2, it features new login manager functionality, integration of stack folders, new launcher and welcome applications, new panel, new theme and new artwork.


Highlights of Mandriva 2011 Beta 2:
· Linux kernel 2.6.38.3; KDE SC 4.6.2;
· Mozilla Firefox 4.0;
· Mozilla Thunderbird 3.1.9;
· LibreOffice 3.3.0;
· Clementine 0.7.1;
· K3b 2.0.2;
· Systemd 24;
· GCC 4.6.0;
· Dragon Player 2.0;
· The GIMP 2.6.11;
· Bash 4.2.


If you see the highlights above, there is no Open Office there, because it has been replaced by LibreOffice 3.3.0. Microsoft Office users will find the switch easy and painless, with a familiar look and feel. Click here to know LibreOffice in more detail.

Mandriva 2011 Beta 2 is the last Beta release for the upcoming of Mandriva 2011 operating system. About 3 weeks again or around May 9, will be available for the Release Candidate version. And the final release will be available around June, 13. So, please be patient, if you're in hurry right now. :D

Click this link Mandriva 2011 Beta 2 to feel great experiences in testing this OS. Please note, this is still as trial version, and it's intended for testing purposes only.