Mandriva Linux 2010.1 is one of the most innovative and one step beyond releases ever of Mandriva Linux, the leader in innovative and easy-to-use desktop Linux.

It brings you KDE 4.4.3 as the default KDE desktop. This major new release of KDE further enhances the KDE desktop experience. Other major new software versions include GNOME 2.30.1, OpenOffice.org 3.1.1 and Mozilla Firefox 3.6.6. Mandriva 2010.1 is using the 2.6.33.5 Linux Kernel, with the usual assortment of patches by the excellent Mandriva Kernel Team to make sure it's tailored to the distro.

As always, Mandriva Linux 2010.1's hardware compatibility is second to none. As well as conventional systems, it boasts excellent support for a wide range of netbooks, including all currently available Asus Eee PC models, the Acer Aspire One, the MSI Wind, and others.

The complete release notes can be found here.

Mandriva Linux 2010.1 Spring Edition - DVD 1 Bootable DVD: Install for X86 or X86_64 (Please select carefully when making the purchase) Free/non proprietary drivers/applications