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Mandriva Linux 2007: A Quantum Leap

Wednesday October 04 2006:

Mandriva today is proud to introduce its brand new distribution: Mandriva Linux 2007. This new version of the operating system was designed to be an even better fit for the needs and expectations all users, from the beginner to the SOHO user.

The key innovation of Mandriva Linux 2007 is the spectacular AIGLX and Xgl 3D-accelerated desktop. Mandriva is the only distribution to provide both technologies, making it compatible with the widest range of hardware; a special tool features auto-detection of the best 3D solution for your hardware. Mandriva is particularly happy to have achieved this major breakthrough in desktop appearance.

Mandriva announces Corporate Server 4.0

Tuesday September 19 2006:

Mandriva launches Corporate Server 4.0, a full, open solution that will let you deploy servers in any environment in just a few minutes: the most complete open source server solution on the market.

With version 4.0 of Corporate Server, Mandriva enables its current and future customers in all types of enterprise to benefit from the best of Linux (reliability, security, low administration costs) along with the best of Mandriva (ease of use, exclusive Mandriva utilities, and professional services) for the administration and integration of servers. In designing this all new version, Mandriva's team have retained all the features that made version 3.0 a success while adding more strong points.

The Second Release Candidate "Sunna" Of Mandriva Linux 2007 Is Out! ()

Sunday September 17 2006:

Available in two different live/install CDs versions (KDE or GNOME) and a Dual Architecture Installation DVD.

Discover now what the new Mandriva Linux 2007 will be like!
Check out the features included!

Note that a release candidate is a version that will probably be chosen as the official version to release. But bugs can still be found, this is why we strongly encourage everyone to test and report any bugs or surprises they may encounter.

The third beta version of Mandriva Linux 2007, Tyr, has been released ! ()

Wednesday August 16 2006:

Still available in four different versions (KDE or GNOME, i586 or x86_64) and a Dual Architecture Installation DVD, get a closer look at the next Mandriva Linux 2007 edition.

Note that not all of the new features have been implemented yet and that a beta version is not bug-proof, on the contrary. This is why we strongly encourage everyone to test and report any bugs or surprises they may encounter.

The first beta version of Mandriva Linux 2007 has been released ! ()

Tuesday August 01 2006:

Available in four different flavours (KDE or GNOME, i586 or x86_64) and a Dual Architecture Installation DVD, get a glimpse of the next Mandriva Linux 2007 edition.

Note that not all of the new features have been implemented yet and that a beta version is not bug-proof, on the contrary. This is why we strongly encourage everyone to test and report any bugs or surprises they may encounter.

FON signs with Mandriva

Monday July 24 2006:

FON has just finalized a partnership with Mandriva. The French Linux and open source software distributor will develop for FON a Linux application allowing users easily to install the FON firmware on any compatible WiFi router.

Moroccan Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Sea Fisheries chooses Mandriva Linux and Liberty Tech

Thursday July 13 2006:

Rabat, Morocco, 13th July 2006 - The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Sea Fisheries (MARDSF), one of the first Moroccan government departments to take advantage of free software, has just signed a contract with Liberty Tech to migrate all its servers to Mandriva Linux. Technical support will be handle by Mandriva and Liberty Tech via a yearly subscription to the Mandriva Corporate Club.

Mandriva Linux 2007: Get Ready For Evolution

Tuesday June 27 2006:

Paris, 27th June2006 - Still pursuing its objective of offering an accessible, affordable and ever faster Linux distribution to everyone, Mandriva is putting the final touches on its brand new distro: Mandriva Linux 2007, available fall 2006.

Mandriva First Linux to Include Operating System-Level Virtualization Technology

Tuesday May 30 2006:

OpenVZ Operating System Virtualization Offered Free with Distribution

PARIS and HERNDON, May 30, 2006 -Mandriva, the publisher of the popular Mandriva Linux operating system, and the OpenVZ project today announced that the OpenVZ operating system virtualization software will be included as part of the Mandriva Corporate Server 4.0.

Mandriva Kiosk: A system that suits you

Tuesday May 16 2006:

Mandriva launches Mandriva Kiosk, a Web-based one-click software installation service. This new online service provides access to the latest versions of the most popular applications through a simple installation process, so that anyone and everyone can benefit from a personally tailored system.