Mandriva announces the upcoming launch of Mandriva Linux 2010.
Available from 3 November, Mandriva Linux 2010 includes thousands of applications.

Paris, 26th October 2009 - Mandriva announces the upcoming launch of Mandriva Linux 2010, the latest version of its innovative operating system. Mandriva Linux 2010 will be available from Tuesday, 3rd November.

Mandriva Linux offers new functionalities which will revolutionise the desktop. These include 'Smart Desktop', an original technology which offers dynamic acces to all your files by labelling your photos, documents, mails or videos and managing your personal data in a completely customised approach.

Mandriva Linux 2010 not only proposes the most advanced and easy to use Linux operating system on the market but also integrates a list of the most far-reaching software.

Mandriva Linux is a convivial operating system which will adapt to your computer and devices. You will be able to customise it according to your needs, or to improve it, and it allows your circle of acquaintances to share the experience.

Mandriva Linux 2010 will be available in three editions: Powerpack (the commercial edition, including exclusive commercial software, support, and services), One (a live CD which can also be installed to the system permanently) and Free (an edition which contains only free / open source software).

Pricing and availability:

Mandriva Linux 2010 Powerpack will be available from the 3rd of November.

Mandriva Linux 2010 Powerpack boxed versions will be available for 69 euros, or US$79. The slim pack version (containing just the DVD, no documentation) will be available for 64 euros, or US$74. The Powerpack subscription, allowing Powerpack download access for twelve months (and so covering two Mandriva Linux releases), will be available for 59 euros, or US$69.

About Mandriva:

Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrakesoft, is the publisher of Mandriva Linux, an easy-to-use and innovative operating system. It is one of the most popular Linux editions in the world. Dedicated to making open source technologies accessible to all users, the company offers a full range of products and services to individuals, enterprises and government organizations. Mandriva products are available online in 80 languages and in more than 140 countries through dedicated channels. Headquartered in Paris, France, the company is publicly traded on the Euronext Marche Libre.

More information at : http://www.mandriva.com/

Press Contacts:

Vanessa Wall - vwall@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 97 29
Mélody Mansuy - mmansuy@mandriva.com - + 33 (0) 1 40 41 17 64