MozillaQuest: Impact of the Mandrake-Conectiva Acquisition on the Linux Landscape

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"Mandrakesoft and Conectiva, announced plans for Mandrakesoft to purchase Conectiva for $2.3-million US (€1.79-million) in stock. Mandrake's acquisition of Conectiva strengthens Mandrake's position among the top-tier Linux distribution providers. But, just what impact will the Conectiva acquisition have on the Linux landscape...?

"Mandrakesoft's CEO, François Bancilhon, sees Mandrake-Conectiva in the top tier of Linux distribution providers..."

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