I have downloaded 72% of CD1 on http://www.linuxcompatible.org/article.php?sid=107
and today nothing !!!
no possibility to have the file !
i have a 56k modem and it's hard
what is happening ?

I am afraid that Beta 4 is no longer available on Mandrake's FTP mirrors. I suggest you wait until the final release is out (weekend) and then download the file again

What is the RC2 appelation ?
thanks

Ok, so Mandrake 9 final will be released this weekend? I thought I had initially read the 16th.. Monday..

RC1 or RC2 Generally refers to 'Release Canidate'. These are generally released after private betas, and are available to the public. RC1 comes before RC2.. I personally haven't seen any release canidate go above 2 before it goes 'Gold' or official.

I expect that the release is earlier on the FTP mirrors

Do you plan on posting a link to said given mirror? Or is it just if we happen to find it...?

I will post it on the frontpage

Excellent... Thank you.

Looks like Mandrake 9 final is really delayed for another RC3 release first.
The Mandrake team is working real hard to have 7 releases - 4 beta and 3 RC to get Mandrake 9 out. I am impressed. I hope they can gain some more customers due to this kind of commitment.

Zero0w, I'd have to agree on the level of dedication the Mandrake team is putting in... I'm definately going to be taking a look at the final.
Any word on the status of Red Hat 8.0?