Mandriva 2008 Spring: finally a version that works well

Mandriva 2008 Spring came out on schedule and this time they got it right on what matters. The system recognizes Nokia, Windows Mobile and Blackberry phones without drama, recent video cards work straight away, and the LAMP package comes ready for web developers.

I like when a release gives security instead of just promises. Connecting the phone and transferring files works right away, the desktop is more polished, and no driver juggling needed. For those who want to install Linux and start using it, it’s an option that simply works with everyday devices.