Further problems...
I tried to go on with installing MySQL and postfix. I kept getting a ton of errors:
1) MySQL could not install because it was missing some dependencies mysql-client and mysql-common. I tried installing these and it said that I was missing perl(dbi).
2) I could not connect to localhost through telnet...
I am beginning to think that this Mandriva install is not for me...
The frustration has overcome me this time.