The Linux desktop that’s easy to try and easy to keep.

Mandriva Linux One is the best way to test, install and switch to Linux thanks to Mandriva Linux 2009 Spring.

A full Linux operating system on a single CD for both new and experienced Linux users, it is fast to download and install, and also safe to try with a live mode.

Install Mandriva One in a few clics and get a complete desktop with full hardware support.

One is really the one CD you need!

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Mandriva One

One's fast installation system is the easiest way to get started with Linux. Install mandriva in one clic. You can still use your system for chating or playing during installation!

Live CD

Using "live" mode, One lets you try Linux without worrying about the consequences. Use it without installing it, your existing data are all safe.

Experience the latest 3D-accelerated desktop technologies in the easiest way possible.

One includes full 3D support for all the leading graphics cards and makes it easy to enable full 3D-accelerated desktop effects. The latest 3D-accelerated desktop system, Compiz Fusion, provides both amazing visual effects and innovative new features which make it easier to interact with your desktop.

Curious? Check out these effects on Mandriva's website

Don't worry!

One includes everything you need to make a painless switch from Windows to Linux.

Mandriva exclusive migration tool makes it easy to import your documents and settings from Windows to Mandriva.

drakxtools

Make your system work for you with One's industry-leading configuration tools.

  • draknetcenter, the all-in-one network configuration tool, lets you change wired, wireless and even cellular network settings on-the-fly.
  • harddrake lets your view and configure all your hardware from a single central tool.
  • drak3d is the easiest way to enable 3D-accelerated desktop features.
  • diskdrake is the Linux world's most sophisticated and capable tool for creating, configuring, removing and resizing disk partitions.

Dozens of other Mandriva-developed tools help you access Windows and Linux machines on the local network, share your files and printers with others, keep your system secure, back up your important data and more.

Applications

Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird to browse the Web and manage your e-mail - with Java and Flash support.

OpenOffice.org for office tasks, with the Liberation font set to match fonts commonly used in the workplace.

The famous Google Earth world viewer (additional download required).

Picasa (additional download required) and GIMP to store, manage, view and edit your pictures.

Amarok for music and video.

Kopete, an instant messaging application which can access MSN Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, AIM and ICQ together.

CD contents – Mandriva Linux One 2009 Spring

System

  • Kernel Linux 2.6.29.1
  • X.org 1.6.1
  • Wifi drivers
  • ATI, Intel, nVidia video drivers
  • ISO hybride

Graphic user interfaces

  • KDE 4.2.2
  • GNOME 2.26.1

Major Apps

  • Mozilla Firefox 3.0.8
  • OpenOffice.org 3.0.1
  • Flash Player 10.0.22.87
  • Totem
  • Amarok

Mandriva Tools

  • Parental control
  • Network control & config
  • Interactive firewall
  • Windows migration
  • Hard drives management
  • X server configuration
  • Graphic installer

More than 70 languages

  • German
  • Spanish
  • Spanish
  • Danish
  • Finnish
  • French
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Norvegian
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Swedish
  • Chinese
  • and much more...

Requirements

Processor

Any Intel, AMD or VIA processor.

Memory & storage

RAM : 256 MB minimum, 1 GB recommended.

Hard disk : 2 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended for a full setup.

Video card

nVidia, ATI, Intel, SiS, Matrox, VIA.

3D desktop support requires a 3D instructions set compatible card.

Sound card

Any Sound Blaster, AC97 or HDA compatible card.

Creative Labs X-Fi cards are not currently supported.

Other

CD drive required.

SATA, IDE, SCSI, SAS : most controllers are supported in non-RAID mode, and some are supported in RAID mode.