Third beta of Mandrake Linux 8.1 for Itanium is available

[ Thanks to Kadjo N'Doua for this link. ]

MandrakeSoft announces the availability of the third Beta of Mandrake Linux 8.1 for Intel Itanium Architecture. The Itanium 64-bit architecture is used for servers and computers which run highly demanding business applications, such as large database, ERM/CRM applications or high performance computing. With the upcoming Mandrake Linux 8.1 for Itanium-based architecture, MandrakeSoft will provide businesses with a robust and scalable Linux solution for high performance computing. Businesses, system administrators, developers, and scientists who have the opportunity to run Intel Itanium-based computers are very welcome to take part in the beta test cycle. To find out more on this third beta, please visit http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ia64-beta.php3
To download Mandrake Linux 8.1 for Itanium, please browse http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ftp.php3#ia64

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