Conectiva 6.0 also includes the latest improvements in Linuxconf, a Linux configuration and administration program. Conectiva 6.0 contain several features for corporate users. Desktop and server programs and tools have been updated or included to improve security, performance, stability and functionality. For example, the Enterprise Kernel has support for up to 4GB of RAM and files larger than 2GB, which is ideal for companies that work with large data sets or servers. Like with Conectiva 5.1, 6.0 contains the tools necessary for high availability setups, which allows for services to be available on a 24x7 basis without interruptions.
Strong cryptography is needed for secure networking and crucial for things like e-commerce.
ReiserFS means instant recovery after power failures and higher system performance for certain operations. Conectiva Linux 6.0 has better support for NFS v2 and v3, the standard Unix file sharing protocol. This version features cryptography, user authentication and validation. Conectiva Linux is consistent today as a stable, robust and extremely economic option to operate as a server, workstation, or personal station. The friendliness offered by all the diverse graphic interfaces make Linux the more accessible even to less experienced users.