This version is a ready solution for desktop users, because of its small size (the included default applications cover almost all our workload) and also because it includes various proprietary drivers, like those for graphics cards from Nvidia or AT!, stuff for your Wireless chips, etc. Hey, it even includes t).l.e Adobe Flash plug-in.

Free is the other version that only includes free software. Another difference between Free and One is that Free comes as a DVD, so expect not just the desktop applications, but a huge pool of server, development, and various other free software that you mayor may not need. For that same reason, Free is wl}at's bundled with the November issue of LFY So, let's talk about that version here instead.

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However, before I move on, a serious (and rather stupid) issue is that none of the One editions come with printer configuration tools. When it was not included in RC2, I thought it should be fixed in the final release. But, alas, that was only wishful thinking since the final 'Errata' page (which is rather long for a final, and a supposedly stable, release) still listed it as an issue. Anyway, this is, in fact, a serious bug, and should have been taken care of.

While we're on the subject of 'Erratas', if you go through the page, it lists some of the most stupid issues that I can only wonder why they're not fixed before the final release. The Mandriva release team's excuse: the release deadline was up on them, and all of them are just minor issues. My point is: such a long errata page looks plain bad on the project; postponing the release date and fixing at least half of them could have earned them some points. That said, most of the issues listed on Errata will only affect a small sub-set of users, so many don't have to worry. Anyway, let's move on with the installation [see box in previous page] and see how the new version fares.