[tlug] Mandrake now "Mandriva"

["Lyle (Hiroshi) Saxon" <ronfaxon@example.com>]

I don't use Mandrake myself, but thought this news might be interesting to some of the group (from a Mandrake newsletter):



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