Mandriva allies with IBPhoenix to support Firebird 2.0

Thanks to a collaboration between IBPhoenix and Mandriva, Mandriva Linux
is now the distribution offering the best integrated support for
Firebird 2.0.

Mandriva now offers the packages for Firebird (Classic and SuperServer
versions), the ODBC pilots, Class 4 JCA-JDBC, Python and PHP as well
as the administration guide Flamerobin. IBPhoenix is for its part
preparing the training material.

Mandriva and IBPhoenix are happy to be able to work together so
successfully and to have develoedp such a complete solution for
Firebird. Training, technical support...nothing is missing.

The result of this collaboration was presented during the fourth
Firebird conference, which was held from November 12 to November 14
2006 in Prague.  For additional information visit:
http://www.firebirdsql.org/index.php?op=konferenz

About IBPhoenix IBPhoenix is the premier portal for the Firebird open
source relational database and the leading provider of information and
services to Firebird developers and users, those who develop
applications on Firebird, and those who develop the underlying
Firebird database engine itself.

The IBPhoenix team has an unparalleled depth and breadth of experience
with Firebird as developers, as users, as consultants, and in
providing accurate, useful answers to questions about either product.

About Mandriva
Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrakesoft, is the publisher of the
popular Mandriva Linux operating system, one of the most full-featured
and easy to use Linux systems. The company offers its enterprise,
government, and educational customers a complete range of GNU/Linux
and open source software and related services. Mandriva products are
available in more than 140 countries through dedicated channels and
also from Mandriva Store, the company's online store. Born in 1998,
the company has offices in the United States, France and Brazil.  More
information at: http://www.mandriva.com

Press contacts:
IBPhoenix:
Paul Beach pbeach@ibphoenix.com

Mandriva:
Emilie Ngo-van Do - engovando@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 67 67
Guillaume Martin - gmartin@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 17 64

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