Mandriva Benelux is launched

Paris, August 29th, 2007 - For Immediate Release
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Mandriva Benelux NV (Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg) was
launched on August 16th 2007 as the sole Benelux partner for Mandriva
S.A, offering Mandriva Linux operating systems. Our target areas are
corporate applications and solutions to individuals, educational
institutions, public and private organizations, ISVs and OEMs all over
the Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg region.

The goal of Mandriva Benelux NV is to provide local distribution of
Mandriva Linux and other integrated open source applications in
multiple languages throughout Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Mandriva Benelux NV strategic goals are based on the following:

   * the development of a nationwide support networks. Mandriva
     Benelux NV has formed a special Linux database for customers
     purchasing from Belgium, The Netherlands or Luxembourg, the
     database will include the following:

       - access to Linux Command Database;
       - access to problem and solutions database;
       - priority problem solving (private questions and answers form).

   * making Mandriva products available through Benelux OEMs and
     VARs. Bundling Mandriva Linux with their hardware, for private
     and corporate users;

   * work with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to provide an open
     source integration environment for their application, thereby
     make their products available to the international market;

   * work with educational institutions and organizations in bridging
     the digital divide;

   * appoint and develop Mandriva certified business partners to
     provide Linux deployment and act as a support network to help
     individuals and organizations;

   * appoint and develop Mandriva authorized education centres to
     provide Linux Professional Institute-certified Linux training and
     create a network of certified Linux engineers and professionals;

   * sales through distribution networks of Mandriva Linux software
     and hardware.

The OEM versions of all Mandriva products are currently available and
running on hardware from major international OEM vendors like HP,
IBM/Lenovo, Dell and Acer. Mandriva Benelux plans to work with local
OEMs in bundling these products on their hardware.

For more information on Mandriva Benelux visit the official website:
http://www.mandriva.be/

"The major truth that we have known from our experiences during the
recent years is that close strategic partnerships are vital to
optimize growth and long-term success. I am very pleased to welcome
Benelux as a member of the Mandriva Partner ecosystem", said Gaurav
Parakh, Mandriva Partnership Manager.

About Mandriva

Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrakesoft, is the publisher of Mandriva
Linux, an easy-to-use and innovative operating system. It is one of
the most popular Linux editions in the world. Dedicated to making open
source technologies accessible to all users, the company offers a full
range of products and services to individuals, enterprises and
government organizations. Mandriva products are available online in 80
languages and in more than 140 countries through dedicated
channels. Headquartered in Paris, France, the company is publicly
traded on the Euronext Marche Libre.
More information at: http://www.mandriva.com

Websites:

   * http://www.mandriva.be/ (Belgium)
   * http://www.mandriva.nl/ (The Netherlands)
   * http://www.mandriva.lu/ (Luxembourg)