Features of the MandrakeSoft ISV Program
ISV Program Features
1. Technical assistance
- to ensure the optimal performance of your application with Mandriva Linux.
Documentation for technical assistance
Software certification
Free compatibility verification and "validated for Mandriva Linux" title to be freely published with the product in any media
Participation in our beta programs
2. Advertising and promotional resources
- to build visibility for your product.
Product listing in our on-line Solution directory
Link from Mandriva's web site
Ready for Mandriva Linux Partner logo
Advertising in our newsletters
Advertising on Mandriva Club web sites
Product demonstration page on Mandriva's web sites
3. Marketing assistance
- to launch your Linux product.
Insertion of an evaluation version of your software into Mandriva's distribution
Sales leads
On-line distribution of your software in Mandriva Store
Sales promotions
4. Partner Resources
- to build a professional relationship.
Password access to Mandriva's Partner Web
Participation in Joint events
Free NFR software of latest Mandriva Linux
Discounts on Mandriva's products
For details and other opportunities please contact Mandriva.
Program Requirements
1. Enrollment
please fill out our on-line registration form (time requirement is around 10-15 minutes) or contact Mandriva.
2. Build your RPM package
You have to create a Mandriva optimized version of your software in RPM format.
3. Self Certification
You have to test your application on Mandriva Linux 9.1 and fill out our Self Certification suite, later to be validated by our technical team.
4. Partner agreement
You have to endorse Mandriva Linux as a reference and agree to display our partner logo.