LinuxPR: European Publisher MandrakeSoft Consolidates Its Lead in the Fast-Growing Linux Market

"During the third quarter of 2000, MandrakeSoft was #1 in sales volume in the US with 31.5% in July and 35% in August and September."

"Following exploding retail sales for its award-winning open source Linux-Mandrake distribution product, MandrakeSoft announces the opening of two new international offices and appoints top executives to drive its global expansion."

"Impressive retail sales figures for its award-winning products combined with recognized prominent and professional leadership and worldwide implementation, position MandrakeSoft as a driving force within the new open software and services movement. The French Industry Minister's official visit to the MandrakeSoft office in Paris, on Wednesday, December 6, reinforces the growing importance of Open-Source in the European public sector and MandrakeSoft's leadership position."

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