Mandrakesoft Announces Name Change to Mandriva

Posted by dave on Apr 7, 2005 6:19 AM EDT
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It's been in the air for a few weeks... Mandrakesoft has decided to change its name! All details are available in the press-release below.

___ For Immediate Release ___
 
Mandrakesoft Announces Name Change!
 
It's been in the air for a few weeks...
 
After spending weeks balancing pros and cons, Mandrakesoft has decided
to change its name!
 
The name change will apply worldwide to both the company and its
products. The management team sees two good reasons for this change:
 
1. The recent Mandrakesoft - Conectiva merger calls for a new identity
   that better represents the combination of two key companies and
   their global presence. 
 
2. The long-winding trademark lawsuit with Hearst Corporation has
   reached a point where we decided it is more reasonable for us to
   move forward. By adopting a new name, we eliminate the liability
   attached to the Mandrakesoft name and we can focus on what is
   important to us: developing and delivering great technology and
   solutions to both our customers and our user community.
 
We will endeavor to build even stronger brand recognition in our new
name. So what is the new name? 

The winner is ...

M A N D R I V A

Why Mandriva? This new name, simple and efficient, is the synthesis of Mandrakesoft and Conectiva. This will further a smooth transition and will build on our existing brand recognition in the IT world. * Company & Products Mandriva is the new name for the company. Mandriva Linux is the new name covering products. Additional derivations follow directly: Mandriva Club, Mandriva Store, Mandriva Expert and so on. * Websites Our web addresses become accordingly: http://www.mandriva.com for the corporation http://www.mandrivalinux.com for the community project http://www.mandrivastore.com for the online Store http://www.mandrivaclub.com for the Club http://www.mandrivaexpert.com for the web-based support platform We encourage everyone - users, partners, and the media - to start using the new name as soon as possible. In particular, Mandriva users are encouraged to update their bookmarks ASAP! New Mandriva logos are now available on our website at: http://www.mandriva.com/company/press

The Mandriva Management Team



About Mandriva

Mandriva, formerly known as Mandriva, is the publisher of the popular Mandriva Linux operating system, one of the most full-featured and easy to use Linux systems available. The company offers its enterprise, government educational customers a complete range of GNU/Linux and Open Source software and related services. Mandriva products are available in more than 120 countries through dedicated channels and also from Mandrivastore.com, the company's online store. Number 1 in several countries, Mandriva has won many awards for quality and technical innovation. "Born on the Internet" in late 1998, Mandriva has offices in the United States and France. Mandriva is traded on Paris Euronext Marché Libre (ISIN Code: FR0004159382/MLMAN; Reuters code: MAKE.PA) and the US OTC market (stock symbol MDKFF).

Http://www.mandriva.com

Press enquiries: Gaël Duval press at mandrakesoft dot com +33-1 40 41 00 41

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