Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD Opteron

Altadena, CA - April 22nd, 2003 -- MandrakeSoft, a worldwide Linux 
technology leader, today announced the immediate availability of 
Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 2.1 for the newly released AMD 
OpteronTM processor. Mandrake Linux Corporate Server is one of the 
first business-class operating systems available for the new AMD64 
architecture.

Designed to benefit from the power of this new 64-bit processor, the 
Mandrake Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD Opteron processor is aimed 
at businesses that require high-performance systems for intensive 
computing applications, especially in the field of critical server 
functions such as web-servers, database deployment (with MySQL-64), 
and application & file servers.

The Mandrake Linux Corporate server also offers the tools needed to 
create a full-featured enterprise network, complete with the latest 
up-to-date software and security updates, and of course MandrakeSoft's 
legendary "user friendly" touch.

In addition, the Mandrake Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD Opteron 
processor is a flexible solution that simplifies migration from the 
32-bit world to the 64-bit world as it allows users to run both 32- 
and 64-bit Linux applications.

"The Mandrake Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD Opteron processor is 
the result of an intensive one-year collaboration with AMD to deliver 
a comprehensive, full-featured and powerful Linux operating system for 
this exciting new platform. Sold with an extended support offering, 
the Mandrake Corporate Server 2.1 will meet the strong demand for 
high-availability servers running on this new generation of AMD64 
technology," said Jacques Le Marois, President of MandrakeSoft.

When compared to the same product running on a traditional 32-bit 
architecture, the Corporate Server 2.1 for AMD Opteron processors can 
offer an average performance gain of 25% as a result of AMD64 
architecture.

"The AMD 64-bit architecture will allow customers to optimize 32- or 
64-bit application performance using the 64-bit Mandrake Linux 
operating system. AMD Opteron processor-based servers and Mandrake 
Linux can be used to power compute-intensive environments including 
enterprise database, Web server and rendering," said Rich Heye, vice 
president and general manager of AMD's Microprocessor Business Unit.

The Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD Opteron processor has undergone 
an extensive 12-month development cycle to ensure unprecedented 
product stability and quality, as well as facilitating the 
certification process of enterprise-class applications.

The Mandrake Linux Corporate Server is sold under a subscription basis 
which includes the product, support and direct access to software 
updates. Two support options are available: the "Standard" option 
($749 USD) is valid for five incidents within a one-year period, and 
the "Unlimited" option ($1499 USD) is valid for unlimited incidents 
during a one-year period. This product is also available for OEMs.

The Mandrake Corporate Server 2.1 for the AMD Opteron processor is now 
available for purchase at MandrakeStore.com: http://www.mandrakestore.com

Additional information about the Corporate Server 2.1 is available 
online at:
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/products/corporate-server

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 from 
MandrakeStore, 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).

Please visit the website: http://www.mandrakesoft.com for more 
information.

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