Linux no Reino Unido - Esforço globalizado

Mandriva UK Limited (United Kingdom) was launched on May 23rd 2007 as the sole UK
partner for Mandriva S.A, offering Mandriva Linux operating systems. Our target
areas are corporate applications and solutions to individuals, educational
institutions, public and private organizations, ISVs and OEMs all over the
United Kingdom.

The goal of Mandriva UK Limited (United Kingdom) is to provide local distribution of
Mandriva Linux and other integrated open source applications in multiple languages
throughout the UK.

Mandriva UK strategic goals are based on the following:

* the development of a nationwide support network through
http://www.mandriva.uk.com/support.html and other databases.
Mandriva UK has formed a special Linux database for customers purchasing from the UK, the
database will include the following:

- access to Linux Command Database;
- access to problem and solutions Database;
- priority problem solving (private questions and answers form).

This private Database will be active from July 2007;

* making Mandriva products available through UK OEMs, and VARs. Bundling Mandriva Linux
with their hardware, for private and corporate users;

* work with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to provide an open source integration
environment for their application, thereby make their products available to the
international market;

* work with educational institutions and organizations in bridging the digital divide;

* appoint and develop Mandriva certified business partners to provide Linux deployment
and act as a support network to help individuals and organizations;

* appoint and develop Mandriva authorized education centres to provide Linux Professional
Institute-certified Linux training and create a network of certified Linux engineers and
professionals;

* sales through distribution networks of Mandriva Linux software and hardware.

The OEM versions of all Mandriva products are currently available and running on hardware
from major international OEM vendors like HP, IBM/Lenovo, Dell and Acer. Mandriva UK
plans to work with local OEMs in bundling these products on their hardware.

"The major truth that we have known from our experiences during the recent years is that
close strategic partnerships are vital to optimize growth and long-term success.
I believe that the UK is a very attractive place for Mandriva", said Gaurav Parakh,
Mandriva Partnership Manager.

For more information please visit: http://www.mandriva.uk.com

Press Contacts

Mandriva UK Limited
Prospero House
46-48 Rothesay Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU11QZ
England (United Kingdom)