Discovery is the ideal product to start using Linux now. It's a complete system that's easy to install and easy to use. It has great applications for Office, Multimedia and the Internet. It is virtually immune to computer viruses and other annoyances. Discovery has equivalents to most major Microsoft Windows applications. It can do everything your current system can do and probably more.
Discovery carries OpenOffice.org, a full-featured office suite you can use to create any type of documents, from business letters to slideshows. OpenOffice.org is compatible with Microsoft Office : you can exchange documents with Microsoft Office users! Discovery also lets you manage your finances and has software that will help you get organized.
Discovery is a great system for multimedia. It's very easy to listen to music, watch videos, use a digital camera and edit pictures. Discovery also includes numerous games for your enjoyment.
Linux is simply the best system for Internet - and Discovery brings it to your desktop. Browse the Web, read and send email, chat with your friends, all in an easy and convenient way. Discovery brings you the Internet free of the virus, pop-ups, spyware, and spam plagues.
It's easy!
Mandriva products are well-known for their ease-of-use. Discovery is no exception. You can install it in a matter of minutes. Everything is pre-configured, so you can immediately get started. We did our best to design a system that makes using computers as simple as possible.
Easy to install
Simply turn on your computer and pop in your Discovery CD. The installation handbook will walk you through the process. We've minimized the number of choices you have to make. Just click through a few questions and your brand new Linux system will be at your disposal. Look at a screenshot.
Easy to configure
Discovery detects and configures your hardware automatically. There's no need to waste time with driver CDs and meaningless configuration menus. Discovery only asks you what it can't possibly figure out by itself.
Easy to use
Discovery has been designed for ease of use. To take an example : the menu is oriented around tasks, not around software applications. If you need to create a text document just choose "Use Office Tools" then "Create Text Document" - there's no need to wade through foot-long menus filled with meaningless names. And in case there's still a problem, don't worry : Discovery comes with free, time-limited technical support. |