"Mandrake in the News ---------------------------------------- ZDNET: Mandrake 8.1 offers superior server platform. Here's a wonderful article about some of the "high-end" capabilities of Mandrake Linux that we don't hear enough about: "Mandrake Linux 8.1 is an excellent choice for organizations seeking a viable, stable, technologically advanced alternative to Windows-based servers. While its utility as an alternative desktop is still dependent upon (growing) commercial app support, Mandrake's server environment is an excellent--and affordable--option for use as an Internet gateway or file and print server for Windows (and Linux) clients. Its included applications and utilities are highly useful, and its support offerings are more than adequate for corporate server deployments. Also, its support for ACLs (with XFS) enhances Mandrake's capabilities as a file/print server in NT environments. Organizations looking for ways to lower their server costs would be well advised to evaluate this latest offering from Mandrake." http://techupdate.zdnet.com/techupdate/stories/main/0,14179,2826684,00.html" Mandrake has gotten better about not turning on every service, they ask now before they turn it on and warn about any that are on by default. But, having said that, I still run RedHat on my servers and Mandrake on the desktop. Although, I have been having problems with 8.1 and am now running RH on one of my desktops. Thanks, James Spinti jspinti at dartdist.com 952-368-3278 x396 fax 952-368-3255