Chapter 5. Using Mandrake Linux For The First Time

Table of Contents
5.1. Mandrake First Time Wizard
5.2. Mandrake Online Services
5.3. Other Optional Configurations

This chapter discusses the tasks you should perform just after a system is installed. In fact, those tasks should be regarded as part of the installation process.

We assume that you are already logged in the system, either because you chose auto-login during the installation (Adding a User), or you manually logged in. If you do not know how to log in, please read first Beginning And Ending Your Session.

5.1. Mandrake First Time Wizard

When a user logs into a newly installed Mandrake Linux system for the first time, a one-time configuration wizard automatically shows up. This wizard will help you to configure three things:

  1. Desktop Theme. This step enables you to customize the look-and-feel of your systems and choose the behavior of your graphical environment (by choosing a window manager).

  2. Internet Configuration. If you did not do it during the installation, the same wizard ("Configuring Internet Connections") will be launched to help you configure your Internet connection and define your e-mail account settings.

  3. Mandrake Registration. This wizard guides you in the Mandrake Linux user registration process. This step requires you to provide personal information; please read carefully the Mandrake Privacy Policy preceding the data.

    After you completed this step, you will receive a confirmation e-mail.


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