1.4. Package Statistics

This utility serves two purposes:

  1. To inform you about the software you don't use on your computer so you can eventually remove it to save space,

  2. and send that usage information to Mandriva so statistics about most used software can be compiled and shared among users.

Figure 1.10. The Main Package Stats Window

The Main Package Stats Window

[Tip] Sort Packages

You can click on a column header to change the ordering scheme.

Browse the Packages Statistics List.  The Not used since column indicates the number of days since the package was last used. You can check the higher numbers and then choose to uninstall them. Make sure that you thoroughly read the description of that package before deciding to remove it.

Share your Usage Statistics.  Press the Send Stats button to send your usage statistics to Mandriva. That will send them along with an identification string. No other personal information will be sent.

[Tip] Show Package Information

Right click on a package name, and choose More Info to display useful information about that package.