“Distributor and Publishing Partners Continue to Gain Market
Dominance.“
“According to the most recent PC Data information, Macmillan’s
software product, Linux-Mandrake Complete 7.0, leads the business
category in units sold at retail (http://www.pcdata.com)
year-to-date. The Macmillan/MandrakeSoft duo have sold
approximately 28,600 units at retail, with the closest competing
title selling nearly 5,000 units less (Red Hat Linux 6.1) than
Linux-Mandrake Complete 7.0.”
“Macmillan USA and MandrakeSoft own five of the top 20 selling
Linux skus, with products including Complete Linux 7.0, Complete
Linux 6.5, Linux for Windows, Deluxe Linux 7.0, and Deluxe Linux
6.5. These products are most noted for their ease-of-use and their
technical range, addressing each segment of the Linux market–from
individual enthusiasts to SoHo users to high-end
professionals.”