[Mandrake Linux] is a
GNU/Linux distribution originally based on
Red Hat Linux, specializing in ease of use. While it has several desktop environments, Mandrake is geared to use
KDE as the standard one. Mandrake relies on the Red Hat [package management system]
?, or
rpm, and is known for having a smooth, easy to use installation system. Mandrake is considered one of the most newbie-friendly linux distributions.