It's easy to install, easy to use and stable. The graphical interfaces KDE, Gnome, AfterStep, Window Maker, IceWM etc. are fully integrated inside a very modern distribution, fully compatible with Red Hat applications (RPM packages). You don't have to spend hours to get all those graphical interfaces to work: once Mandriva Linux is installed, everything works

One, an easily extensible desktop

One gives you easy and free access to the official Mandriva Linux 2008 Spring software repositories, containing more than 17,000 packages.

The selection of applications provided by One meets all the most common desktop needs. Still, in case you find yourself in need of more software, with just a few clicks you can access the official Mandriva software repositories, containing over 17,000 packages. Almost any Linux application you might need can be found here. To read about how to access these repositories, click here.

What's more, the Mandriva backports system gives you the option of getting the very latest versions of certain applications, without waiting for the next Mandriva release. To find out about backports, click here.
One, the Linux desktop which adapts to your chosen environment

One is offered as a direct download with the KDE environment. You can also download it with the GNOME environment. For each environment, there are three versions of One with different languages available. You just have to pick the version that suits you!

Requirements

* CPU: Any Intel or AMD processor, 1Ghz or better - dual-core supported
* RAM: 256 MB minimum, 512 MB recommended
* CD-ROM drive required
* Video Card: NVIDIA, ATI, Intel© i8xx and i9xx, SIS, Matrox, VIA. 3D desktop features requires NVIDIA GeForce or later, ATI Radeon 7000 or later, or Intel i810 or later
* Sound Card: Any Sound Blaster-compatible card and AC97â„¢ please note that Creative Labs X-Fi cards are not currently supported
* Minimum hard disk space: 3GB for a smooth installation - 4GB if you plan to use KDE 4
* Serial ATA: Most controllers supported in non-RAID mode and some in RAID mode
* For more information: Please check the Mandriva Hardware Database