Mandriva is offering Mandriva Linux 2008, which is intended to offer simplicity for first-time Linux users, the company said on Wednesday. Featured are enhancements such as the new versions of the Gnome and KDE desktop environments. Also featured is the 3D-accelerated desktop comprised of Compiz Fusion 0.5.2 and drak 3D, Mandriva said. A Windows documents and settings migration tool is highlighted for moving fro Mandriva is offering Mandriva Linux 2008, which is intended to offer simplicity for first-time Linux users, the company said on Wednesday. Featured are enhancements such as the new versions of the Gnome and KDE desktop environments. Also featured is the 3D-accelerated desktop comprised of Compiz Fusion 0.5.2 and drak 3D, Mandriva said. A Windows documents and settings migration tool is highlighted for moving from Windows to Linux. Also cited were an optimized control center and enhancements to the rpmdrake software installer. Support is included for the WPA (WiFi Protection Access) Enterprise authentication and security framework, implemented in a new network configuration tool and the net-applet network control panel. Technology Industry