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Subj : Rocky Linux
To : Dr. What
From : Accession
Date : Sun Sep 28 2025 10:34 am
Hey Dr!
On Sun, 28 Sep 2025 09:02:00 +0000, you wrote:
> As they tried to get everything back together (sans "business manager")
> they merged with another dist called Connectiva (from Brazil?). Hence
> Mandriva now.
The last Mandriva release was in 2011. Most devs went over to Mageia, and then some started OpenMandriva Lx around 2016.
> Mandriva is very polished and probably one of the best distros for
> non-commercial users of Linux. Right now, my systems run Ubuntu, but
> when it's time for a tech refresh, it will be Mandriva for me.
I'm assuming you're referring to OpenMandriva Lx here, which might still have some devs from the original Mandriva, but is a completely different distro.
Regards,
Nick
.... Sarcasm: because beating people up is illegal.
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