Mandriva Linux is the operating system of choice for users keen on all things advanced. Limited Edition 2005 is no exception; it includes all the things you've come to expect from Mandriva Linux. Limited Edition 2005 is the only Linux system so far to include such a broad range of up-to-date leading-edge software, as well as seamlessly running 32-bit applications on 64-bit platforms. Linux power users will welcome the advanced web experience, enhanced hardware compatibility and expanded development options brought by Limited Edition 2005, along with significant performance gains. If you like keeping one release ahead of the crowd, you've reached your nirvana! Mandriva Club members have privileged access to the newest system from Mandriva, including some bonuses. Learn what club members get and why you should subscribe right now!  Subscribe to Mandriva Club | Purchase Limited Edition 2005

   Limited Edition 2005 Main Features

The latest versions of key Linux applications  Linux kernel 2.6.11.6  KDE 3.3.2 (with some backports from version 3.4, including Kpdf)  GNOME 2.8.3  Firefox 1.0.2  GCC 3.4.3  The GIMP 2.2  cdrecord 2.01.01a21 (with DVD+R dual-layer support)  OpenOffice.org 1.1.4  MySQL 4.1.11

Enhanced Hardware support   Unequalled x86-64 support, including seamless installation of a 32-bit environment on the 64-bit platform, allowing developers to build 32-bit and 64-bit applications on the same system  Full support for Adaptec Host RAID controllers (RAID, SCSI, SATA)  Improved recognition of removable devices, such as digital cameras, CD-ROM drives and USB keys  Improved support for the most recent flat screen monitors, including widescreen resolutions  Simplified handling of drivers thanks to the integration of Dynamic Kernel Module Support (DKMS), enabling the changing of drivers without the need to reinstall the Kernel, and the ability to use the same driver on multiple different kernel revisions  Support for multimedia keyboards

Faster  Up to 10% greater KDE performance thanks to compilation with the 'fvisibility' option  The option to copy all software packages onto the hard disk during the installation, making it unnecessary to use the DVD for subsequent software installation

Advanced Web experience  Firefox 1.0.2 offers the most advanced Web browsing experience, with multi-tabbed navigation, pop-up blocking, increased speed, and unmatched security.  RSS reader Akregator to get personalized access to the content of websites from all around the globe.

Enhanced mutimedia capabilities  ndiswrapper allows for easier wireless networking configuration, thanks to the utilization of installed Windows drivers  Mandriva's new ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture) version includes multiplexing, allowing you to listen to sound from several applications at once, even if your sound card does not perform multiplexing in hardware.

   Mandriva Club members' benefits

Silver Level and above are entitled to:
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 x86 6 CD version (View packages list)
 x86 DVD version (View packages list)
 x86-64 DVD version (View packages list)
 x86 mini CD version(minimal installation to be completed by additional packages through the Web; requires broadband connection) (View packages list)
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 25% off of the Mandriva Store price for Limited Edition 2005
 Subscribe to Mandriva Club | Purchase Limited Edition 2005