Subj : Rocky Linux
To   : Dr. What
From : Accession
Date : Sun Sep 28 2025 10:34:54

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

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