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Download : Mandriva Linux 2011 Free (torrent) i586 DVD
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What's New in This Release:
- integration of (almost) final UI, new login manager, desktop themes, plasma widgets, icons, backgrounds, splash screens, launcher, boot screens and desktop settings developed by ROSA Labs
- initial version of Mandriva Sync and Sphere helpdesk clients, developed by ROSA Labs
- new version of Improver testing application, developed by ROSA Labs
- firefox 5.0, together with optionally installable beta and aurora versions
- x.org server 1.10.2 with most up-to-date video and input drivers
- mesa 7.10.3 and libdrm 2.4.26 for most up-to-date 3D experience
- pidgin 2.9.0
- kdepim 4.6.0 fully integrated into KDE
- OpenStack packages integrated into cooker
- iptables 1.4.11.1
- chromium browser 12 and 13 (unstable) available for installation
- updated gfxboot which should improve booting process on some uncommon hardware
- wireshark 1.6.0
- new mandriva-control-center based on QT, integrated into KDE system settings
- vlc 1.1.10
- shotwell 0.10.1
- clementine 0.7.1
- latest grub2 available in contrib for the ones willing to test it
- opera 11.50
- samba 3.5.9
- gcc 4.6.1
- octave 3.4.2
- git 1.7.6
- rsyslog 5.8.2
- ffmpeg 0.7.1
- kdevelop 4.2.3
- wine 1.3.23
- horde 3.3.11
- sqlite 3.7.7
- pulseaudio 0.9.23
- coreutils 8.12
- python 2.7.2
- blender 2.58
- thunderbird 3.1.11
- drizzle 2011.06.19
- systemd 29
- hugin 2011.0.0
- webkit 1.4.1
