This is a beta release – PLEASE DO NOT use it for production.
Download and test Mageia 2 beta1
You can check the release notes on the wiki: what's new, what to expect, what to test, how to report and contribute.
Full, exclusively Free Software DVDs
Note that these DVD ISOs are made of Free Software exclusively. As a consequence, proprietary Wi-Fi and video drivers are not included. If you need WiFi or specific video drivers at install time, you should go with above LiveCDs instead. You may, if you will, add nonfree software repository after the installation.
Up to 167 locales are supported: Deutsch, English, español, français, italiano, português, svenska, nederlands, polski, dansk, Русский and so much more! See the comprehensive list.
Wired network-based install CD
Good to download (about 40 MB) and boot quickly into install mode from wired network or local disk.
LiveCDs, for a live test or full install
beta1 LiveCDs still have blocking issues; will be available later.
Release notes
are on the wiki!
Release calendar
Here are the next steps before the final release of Mageia 2:
- beta1: February 21st
- beta2: March 15th
- rc: April 10th
- final: May 3rd