Mandriva simplifies its new range of products: Mandriva Linux 2008

Paris, September 21st, 2007 - For Immediate Release
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After the 2007 Spring edition, Mandriva Linux 2008 is the next major
new release of Mandriva to take advantage of the faster 6-months
development cycle.

Mandriva Linux Powerpack 2008

With this new release, Mandriva is upgrading its commercial offer
around a single unified product: Mandriva Linux Powerpack. It
integrates a unique set of commercial packages and services to offer a
whole Linux solution. The best-seller Powerpack is the commercial
edition of Mandriva Linux and the recommended extension for users of
the community version, Mandriva Linux One.

Mandriva Linux Powerpack 2008 unifies the former Discovery and
Powerpack+ editions. The installation process and initial desktop
experience have been optimized to be accessible for first time
users. Experienced users will enjoy advanced installation options and
new innovative technologies, integrated to work "out of the box".
Mandriva Linux Powerpack 2008 also features all required server and
middleware components for developers and for small enterprise usage,
like SQL databases or Web frameworks.

Mandriva Linux One 2008

Mandriva Linux 2008 will also be available for download free-of-charge
as a single live/install CD containing all device drivers (open or
proprietary drivers), and a complete Linux desktop environment. Named
Mandriva Linux One 2008, this community edition gives open access to
all the 16,000 free software packages available online for this new
release. It features a live mode, simple and designed for new users
looking for a Linux test-drive without installation. It also provides
a fast-copy installation path for people who decide to migrate.

Mandriva Linux Free 2008

Since 1998, Mandriva Linux is based on the Cooker development project
sponsored by Mandriva. Hundreds of passionate free software developers
work openly on the core of the distribution. This year again, Mandriva
is proud to build a special free software edition, for the discerning
users who value software freedom and and don't want to run proprietary
software on their machine. Named Mandriva Linux Free 2008, this build
does not contain any non-free software packages like proprietary
drivers, closed-source applications or plugins. It will be available
on the network of public Mandriva mirrors as part of the 2008 release.

Availability

All Mandriva Linux 2008 editions will be available for download at the
same time: Powerpack will be available for download at the Mandriva
Store as the same time as One and Free.

Mandriva Linux Powerpack 2008 is scheduled to go on sale at the
beginning of October with a new attractive price. Localized boxed
versions and manuals of Mandriva Linux Powerpack 2008 will soon be
available for sale by all Mandriva regional offices and distributors.

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

Press Contacts

Vanessa Wall - vwall@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 97 29
Guillaume Martin - gmartin@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 17 64
Caroline Garlatti - cgarlatti@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 67 67


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