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Perfect system security Mandriva Online provides automated software updates including security patches, bug fixes and errata notices. All updates are based on your machine's specific hardware configuration and installed software. Notification of updates Mandrivaonline can inform you when new updates are available: By e-mail By an applet on the desktop Automatic updates With automatic software updates you no longer need to worry about keeping your Mandriva Linux systems up-to-date. Manage all networked Mandriva Linux systems with one Mandrivaprofile: Understand at a glance the status of all machines. Flexible scheduled updates Access to logs: Quickly view the history of all updates A personalized page at www.mandrivaonline.com

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Services	Mandriva Online Personal
Notification
Applet in system tray E-mail Alerts	Yes Yes
Automatic update	Yes

Updates refer to security and bugfix updates.

What do the icons in the system tray mean?

Green: This means everything is OK.

Orange has several possible meanings:

	Problem: Configuration problem.
	Disconnected: Network is down.
	Busy: System is busy.
	Payment: Waiting for payment.

Red: Packages are available for update

Tip: If the Mandriva Linux applet is killed, run the following command in a terminal as the 'root' user to launch it again:
'mdkapplet -f' or 'mdkapplet --force'

What are automatic updates?

Automatic updates are the easiest way to keep your software programs up to date. A simple mouse click, or a single command, can update your Mandriva Linux system with security updates and bug fixes. Updates can be scheduled for a convenient time, such as at night when the computer isn't busy.

Compatible Mandriva Linux versions

Mandriva Linux 10.0 Official and above

Recommended configurations

Processor: an x586-class or above processor is required. This includes Intel Pentium I/II/III/IV, AMD K6/II/III, AMD Duron, AMD Athlon/XP/MP. SMP multi-processor machines are supported. (*)
Memory: at least 64 MB is required (32 MB for text-install); 128 MB or more is recommended.

Mandriva Online service fee

21.95 $ a year The service is free of charge for Mandriva Club Silver members and above

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