Flash Newsletter: 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 * Mandriva Club Contest! Help the new Mandriva name to spread everywhere and win many prizes such as a HP laptop! A big contest has opened on Club, learn more at: http://www.mandrakeclub.com/article.php?sid=3589 The Mandriva Management Team _______________________________________________ Lugro mailing list [email protected] http://www.lugro.org.ar/mailman/listinfo/lugro
