Friday February 06 2004:

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Monday February 02 2004:

Significant change in Mandrake Linux Development Process

Wednesday January 21 2004:

Paris, France; Bangalore, INDIA - January 21st, 2004 - MandrakeSoft and G.T.Enterprises today announced an agreement to distribute Mandrake Linux products to India and Asia. As part of this agreement, G.T.Enterprises will market and promote Mandrake Linux OEM to be preloaded with Linux PCs in the Indian and Asian markets.

Wednesday January 21 2004:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Pasadena, CA; Paris, France; January 21st, 2004 - MandrakeSoft today announced its membership in ObjectWeb, an international consortium which promotes the development of open-source middleware.

Friday December 19 2003:

Altadena, CA; Paris, France; December, 19th 2003 -- Mandrakesoft, a leading producer of Linux desktop and server solutions, today summarized its product-life policy and Open Source commitment.

At a time when some of the established Linux companies are turning away from their Open Source roots and progressively abandoning full-time commitment to Open Source Software, many people have asked MandrakeSoft to clarify its position regarding product-lifetimes and its Open Source development model.

"There will be no change in MandrakeSoft's official product support cycle, and the company remains firmly committed to the Open Source Software model", said François Bancilhon, CEO of MandrakeSoft.

To make the company's position clear, MandrakeSoft has released '8 Golden Rules' which guide the company and illustrate its approach to Product Support & Open Source:

* * * MandrakeSoft's 8 Golden Rules * * *

1) Software updates for all Mandrake products

Official MandrakeSoft software updates -- including bug fixes and security updates -- will remain freely available for all public supported products, according to the official product lifetime table.

2) Product lifetimes are not hidden

A product lifetime table for all major MandrakeSoft products is publicly available on the Mandrake Linux website. For example, the Mandrake Linux 9.2 Download, Discovery, PowerPack and ProSuite editions will be supported with core updates until March 30, 2005.

3) Product lifetimes do not change during a product's lifetime

The support lifetimes are respected, and may sometimes even be extended.

4) Free as in 'Libre' and Free as in 'Beer'!

A download version of Mandrake Linux, consisting entirely of Open Source software, will continue to be released, provided without cost, and supported.

5) MandrakeSoft's code conforms to the GPL

ALL applications created by MandrakeSoft, such as the Mandrake Linux installer and Linux configuration utilities, are released under the General Public License. Our firm commitment to the GPL is the appropriate way to "give back" to the Free Software community.

6) Mandrake Linux -- A true Open Source project

The development of Mandrake Linux is conducted entirely in accordance to the Open Source spirit. Development of Mandrake Linux products are based on "Cooker", which is a publicly available development platform and community. Cooker provides complete access to:

a) Source code -- through a CVS repository
b) Direct communication with developers -- through numerous mailing-lists
c) And a 'Wiki' collaborative website

7) The choice of free support...

All Mandrake Linux users have free access to the community-supported MandrakeExpert.com support platform.

8) MandrakeSoft listens to you...

MandrakeSoft encourages and welcomes feedback and suggestions from its base of users, thereby releasing products that better match the users' needs.

Additional information is located at:

• The home of the Mandrake Linux project.

• The home of the "Cooker" community.

• Mandrake Linux's Wiki for Cooker

• MandrakeSoft products

• Official MandrakeSoft product lifetime table

Press contact:
Gaël Duval (press at mandriva.com)

About MandrakeSoft

MandrakeSoft is the publisher of the popular Mandrake Linux operating system, one of the most full-featured and easy to use Linux systems available. The company offers its enterprise, government and educational customers a complete range of GNU/Linux and Open Source software and related services. MandrakeSoft products are available in more than 120 countries through dedicated channels and also from MandrakeStore.com, the company's online store. Number 1 in several countries, MandrakeSoft has been awarded many times for quality and the technical innovation of its products. "Born on the Internet" in late 1998, MandrakeSoft has established headquarters in the U.S.A. and in France. MandrakeSoft is traded on Paris Euronext Marche Libre (Euroclear code: 4477.PA; Reuters code: MAKE.PA) and the US OTC market (stock symbol MDKFF).

Thursday December 18 2003:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Altadena, CA; Paris, France; December 18st, 2003 - MandrakeSoft, the maker of the popular Mandrake Linux distribution, today announced the release of MandrakeMove, a complete Linux desktop system that runs "on the fly" from a single bootable CD. MandrakeMove is a new product designed for the PC platform that requires no installation process and cleverly uses a USB key to save personal data. Pricing starts at $19.90.

MandrakeMove is Mandrake Linux with "live CD" technology. It includes everything needed for Internet, Office and Multimedia tasks on a single bootable CD, including a full-featured office suite compatible with Microsoft® Office documents.

MandrakeMove is a complete portable productivity tool for computer users who are "on the move" and who require a light and full-featured operating system (complete with stored personal data) without the burden of lugging around laptop. Just insert MandrakeMove into a CD-ROM drive, boot from the disc, and a few seconds later enjoy a complete and full-featured Mandrake Linux operating system.

MandrakeMove is also an ideal way to help expand Linux adoption as it doesn't require installation and may be used without advanced knowledge of computing.

"MandrakeMove is an impressive new product that marks an important step in the way computers are used. This is truly a "non-geek" product that will people experience Linux for the first time, although I'm certain computer enthusiasts will love it as well! MandrakeMove fits perfectly within our approach of bringing Linux technology to the largest number of people", said François Bancilhon, CEO of MandrakeSoft.

MandrakeMove is sure to become one of this season's "hot techno-gift" with prices starting at $19.90.

Details about MandrakeMove are available at:
https://mandriva.com/products/mandrakemove/

MandrakeMove may be purchased worldwide through MandrakeStore:
http://www.mandrivastore.com

For quantity orders, please use MandrakePartner:
https://mandriva.com/partners/

Press contact:
Gaël Duval (press at mandriva.com)

About MandrakeSoft

MandrakeSoft is the publisher of the popular Mandrake Linux operating system, one of the most full-featured and easy to use Linux systems available. The company offers its enterprise, government and educational customers a complete range of GNU/Linux and Open Source software and related services. MandrakeSoft products are available in more than 120 countries through dedicated channels and also from MandrakeStore.com, the company's online store. Number 1 in several countries, MandrakeSoft has been awarded many times for quality and the technical innovation of its products. "Born on the Internet" in late 1998, MandrakeSoft has established headquarters in the U.S.A. and in France. MandrakeSoft is traded on Paris Euronext Marche Libre (Euroclear code: 4477.PA; Reuters code: MAKE.PA) and the US OTC market (stock symbol MDKFF).

Tuesday October 14 2003:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Altadena, CA; Paris, France; October 14th, 2003 - MandrakeSoft, a leading Linux producer, today announced the availability of a new version of its flagship operating system -- Mandrake Linux 9.2 "FiveStar". This new release celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Mandrake Linux distribution. Version 9.2 delivers many new and exciting innovations to the Linux world and to the worldwide computing audience. Mandrake Linux 9.2 (FiveStar) is available in four versions tailored for individual computer users and for small/medium-sized businesses including a new "Discovery" pack, an easy-to-use desktop product customized for first-time Linux users. The PowerPack is a comprehensive bundle for Linux power-users. Also available is the Mandrake Linux 9.2 ProSuite, a full-featured server product for businesses and enterprises. All Mandrake 9.2 products can be pre-ordered at MandrakeStore.com. A Download Edition is also available. An Athlon64® version will ship at the end of October.

An updated range of products

Mandrake 9.2 Discovery is a unique new Linux product that even a computer novice can use. The Discovery Pack has been designed to ensure a smooth transition from MS-Windows® and includes everything needed for a full-featured Linux desktop or laptop workstation. The Discovery Pack includes all the best Web, Email and Office applications, including the famous Microsoft® Office-compatible suite OpenOffice.org 1.1 (which offers substantial enhancements such as on-the-fly PDF generation). The Discovery Pack also provides dozens of games and multimedia software such as a MP3 and DVD players, RealPlayerTM, FlashTMPlayer, plus many other favorites. The Discovery Pack's graphical installer is simpler to use than ever, even for inexperienced users, and allows Linux to safely share the computer with an existing Windows installation. Suggested Retail Price: 39.00 USD/EUR. The Discovery Pack includes 2 CDs, 1 Manual, 30-days web-based Installation support, plus one month MandrakeClub membership.

Mandrake 9.2 PowerPack is the perfect Linux environment for advanced PC users who need a multi-purpose product. The PowerPack provides numerous advanced features for Linux "power-users" with an extended collection of applications, including desktop, server and development software. Suggested Retail Price: 69.00 USD/EUR. Includes: 7 CDs, 1 Starter Guide, 60-day web-based Installation support and one month MandrakeClub Membership.

Mandrake 9.2 ProSuite is an affordable solution for businesses. The ProSuite is specifically designed for large desktop deployment, Intranet & Internet infrastructures, and features automated server setup. The ProSuite Edition has received numerous awards by the press, most recently by InfoWorld and Open For Business. Mandrake 9.2 ProSuite includes several extended support options and provides the unique opportunity to evaluate a complete version of IBM's® DB2® Universal DatabaseTM for 90 days. Suggested Retail Price for the ProSuite is 199.00 USD/EUR and includes 9 CDs, 1 DVD, 1 Starter Guide, 1 Reference Manual, 5 phone-support incidents for 60 days, 90-days of web-based Installation support and 3-months MandrakeClub Membership.

All Packs include third-party applications such as Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM, FlashTMPlayer, RealPlayerTM, and additional drivers that support devices such as Conexant® modems and Alcatel Speedtouch® USB.

Mandrake Linux 9.2 Download Edition is the "core" Mandrake Linux product. The Download Edition ISO images are available now to MandrakeClub members and to the numerous developers and translators who contributed to making Mandrake 9.2. The public release of ISO images is scheduled for the end of October 2003, when Mandrake retail packs begin shipping. A special 15-day offer is available for "Silver" level Club members and above: These members can download the first three ISOs of the PowerPack, which includes everything from the Download Edition plus numerous additional applications such as Adobe® Acrobat® ReaderTM, FlashTMPlayer, RealPlayerTM.

Additional information about MandrakeClub's benefits and subscription options can be found at:
http://www.mandrivalinux.com/en/club

"Mandrake 9.2 marks a new step in MandrakeSoft's quest to offer easy-to-use Linux products for all computer users. We've put extensive research and numerous innovations in the new 9.2 release, and the Mandrake 9.2 product line has been revamped to better suit users' needs; particularly with the arrival of our first real desktop product -- Mandrake Discovery", declared François Bancilhon, CEO of MandrakeSoft.

Most advanced Linux features

Mandrake Linux 9.2 -- based on Linux 2.4.22 and ready for Linux 2.6.0 -- offers the most advanced features currently available, in terms of technology as well as the comprehensive selection of up-to-date software.

In addition to recently introduced technologies such as NTFS partition resizing, ACPI power-management, "Zeroconf" network support and support for many of the latest WiFi devices, Mandrake 9.2 offers numerous improvements such as automatic configuration of more printers, scanners, and multi-function devices than ever before.

The software management utility URPMI/RPMDrake, which was recently acclaimed in a Linux Weekly News study, now offers built-in GPG keys management support. The Mandrake Linux 9.2 upgrade process has also been improved to be more efficient and trouble-free.

The minimal hardware requirements for Mandrake Linux 9.2 are listed on the features page at: http://www.mandrivalinux.com/en/9.2/features/

Unequaled ease of use

Continuing the tradition of making Linux easy-to-use with unique features such as the famous "dynamic desktop" for auto-detected devices, various new improvements have been introduced in Mandrake Linux 9.2 such as a refined "MandrakeGalaxy" look & feel which offers an attractive and consistent appearance in the various Linux graphical desktop environments currently plus improved support for anti-aliased fonts.

The various ergonomic improvements include a revamped interface for several utilities including DrakPerm (system permissions utility), DrakSec (security tool), PrinterDrake, UserDrake, and contextual help for most Mandrake tools.

Top security features

Mandrake 9.2 includes all the tools required for a secure and modern operating system. For instance: security levels can be easily modified depending upon the intended use of the system. Additionally, Mandrake 9.2 includes a full-featured firewalll tool that can be easily used to block and stop attacks coming from the Internet.

A new feature for entreprise environments is the new Mandrake Linux account management system - UserDrake - which now offers Account expiration and locking, plus password aging capabilities.

Internationalization and Linux Standards

Building upon 5 years of leadership in the Internationalization field, Mandrake 9.2 offers major improvements with full or partial language & font support for 63 languages.

Mandrake 9.2 also offers LSB1.3/LI18NUX compliance.

Mandrake Linux 9.2 for i586 processors will ship to more than 120 countries through MandrakeSoft's online store at http://www.mandrivastore.com. Store shipment and retail availability will commence at the end of October. Mandrake 9.2 for Athlon64® will be released at the end of October.

Additional information is available at the following locations:

Mandrake Linux 9.2 complete specifications, screenshots and package list:
http://www.mandrivalinux.com/en/9.2/features/

Mandrake Linux 9.2 Packs, descriptions and comparisons:
https://mandriva.com/products/92

Mandrake Linux 9.2 Pre-orders (Discovery 9.2, PowerPack 9.2, ProSuite 9.2):
http://www.mandrivastore.com

MandrakeSoft professional services and complete range of products:
https://mandriva.com

About MandrakeSoft

MandrakeSoft is the publisher of the popular Mandrake Linux operating system, one of the most full-featured and easy to use Linux systems available. The company offers its enterprise, government and educational customers a complete range of GNU/Linux and Open Source software and related services. MandrakeSoft products are available in more than 120 countries through dedicated channels and also from MandrakeStore.com, the company's online store. Number 1 in several countries, MandrakeSoft has been awarded many times for quality and the technical innovation of its products. "Born on the Internet" in late 1998, MandrakeSoft has established headquarters in the U.S.A. and in France. MandrakeSoft is traded on Paris Euronext Marche Libre (Euroclear code: 4477.PA; Reuters code: MAKE.PA) and the US OTC market (stock symbol MDKFF).

 

Monday September 22 2003:

Company will include Mandrake Linux with its barebone Network Appliance XPC products line from Computex Taipei.

2003 (Taipei, Taiwan -- September 21, 2003) Shuttle Inc, a leading supplier of mainboards and small form fact or (SFF) barebone computers, is proud to announce that MandrakeSoft's industry-leading Linux distribution will be bundled with Shuttles Network Appliance (NA) XPC product line. The commencement of shipping marks the fina lization of this long anticipated deal.

"Users are demanding a new computing paradigm," said David Yu, chairma n, Shuttle. "Bundling Mandrake Linux with our Network Appliance XPC's delivers reliability and power -- the ex act formula today's savvy users demand."

"Shuttle's barebone Network Appliance XPC product line is the perfect platform for delivering and using Linux," said Regis Wira, technology officer, MandrakeSoft, Inc. "Putting these two best-of-class products together is a natural evolution of the desktop computing. This synergy offers a stunning new level of performance and value."

Shuttle's barebone Network Appliance product line includes the SB52G2, SB62G2 and SB75G2 XPC's, and are highly suitable for use as corporate workstations and entry-level servers. Both of the former models have been tested and certified compatible by MandrakeSoft with the most recent version of their benchmark Linux distribution.

Shuttle also has announced Shuttle's latest NetworkAppliance X PC, the SB75G2 -- the world's first Intel® 875-based SFF computer -- will ship in volume shortly and will feature a soon-to-be released version of MadrakeSoft's benchmark Linux bundled.

Shuttle is dedicated to driving in novation in order to present its customers with products that offer unmatched performance and value. This comm itment is exemplified by the inclusion of Mandrake Linux in NA XPC retail packaging, as well as the dozens of product quality and performance awards that Shutte's barebone SFF computer and mainboard product lines have earned.

Shuttle creates, others follow.

For information on Shuttle, and Shuttle mainboards and XPCs, send mail to . Product photos and specifications can be downloaded at http://www.shuttle.com/.

About MandrakeSoft

Mandrakesoft provides a trusted interface between users of information technology and open technologists. The company offers its enterprise, government and educational customers a set of GNU Linux and Open-Source software and related services, user-friendly and highly competitive information technologies. In a ddition, MandrakeSoft offers technologists committed to open software and courseware a trusted channel to offe r their services. The company has technologists in over 20 countries and is listed on the Paris Euronext Marché Libre (Euroclear code :4477PA) and on the US OTC Market (Symbol: MDKFF). For more information on Mandrake Linux 9.1 or any of their other Linux-based products please visit: http://www.mandrivalinux.com/en/.

About Shuttle Inc

Established 1983, Shuttle Inc (TAIEX 2405) is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of small form factor (SFF) barebones computers and mainboards. Shuttle produced the first commercially successful SFF PC and continues to define the segment with its benchmark XPC product line. OEMs, system integrators, distribu tors and retailers choose Shuttle XPCs and mainboards as the core components of their solutions. "Powered by S huttle" computers are used by people in all walks of life worldwide -- a testament to their performance, reliability and ease-of-use. All copyrighted and trademarked names referred to herein are the sole property of their respective owners. Copyright ® 2003, Shuttle Inc, All rights reserved.

Monday May 26 2003:

Boston, MA, May 26th, 2003 - Mandrakesoft, a leading provider of Linux solutions, today announced the launch of Safari Bookshelf, a fully searchable electronic reference library that houses the full text of more than 1,400 leading technical books.

Now visitors to Mandrakesoft.com and MandrakeLinux.com will have the option of searching Safari's vast repository of technical books including some favorites of the Linux community such as 'Practical Unix & Internet Security, 3rd Edition' (O'Reilly and Associates, February 2003) and 'XML a manager's Guide' (Addison-Wesley, August 2002). Users can drill down into the exact chapter and section of a book to quickly pinpoint examples and code samples just as they appear in the printed book. The result is that programmers in the heat of problem solving can quickly zero-in on reliable answers to time-critical questions.

Tuesday May 06 2003:

Altadena, CA; Paris, France; May 6th 2003 -- MandrakeSoft, a leading provider of Linux solutions for the enterprise and for individuals, today announced the immediate availability of Mandrake Linux 9.1 retail packs. Mandrake Linux 9.1 provides an unequaled level of comfort for users with a simplified graphical installer, a brand-new "MandrakeGalaxy" theme, stunning anti-aliased fonts, and of course the new KDE 3.1 and GNOME 2.2 desktop environments.