Mandriva近日將釋出「Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring」這個新版本。

Mandriva原先的產品週期是一年，不知道為什麼現在又要釋出一個新版本「Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring」。這個版本其中最大的特點是加入Metisse，這個視窗管理技術。Mandriva提到Metisse並非只是3D加速桌面而已，他更是 Human-Computer Interface (HCI) technology。而且Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring中也包含了更新版本的compiz及bery1。

如果你想知道Metisse可以達到一個什麼樣的境界，請參考

http://www.dailymotion.com/mandriva

而Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring將釋出Free (the purely free Mandriva Linux), One (the live/install CD), Discovery (for Linux beginners), Powerpack (for advanced users) and Powerpack+ (for small businesses)這五種版本。

[以下為原文]

Paris, March 22rd 2007 - Mandriva, the global Linux distributor, is

pleased to announce the upcoming release of its new distribution:

Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring.

Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring will provide up-to-date and freshly

released open source software.

What is the key innovation of Spring? The breakthrough technology

presented last January during the Solutions Linux event in Paris:

Metisse, an innovative window management technology. Unlike the widely

known 3D-accelerated desktops with the "cube" effect and other visual

enhancements, Metisse offers an innovative way to manage windows: only

the windows move, making the possible variations endless! Metisse is not

a 3D-accelerated desktop but a Human-Computer Interface (HCI) technology

that revolutionizes the user experience.

Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring also provides the newest versions of the

Compiz and Beryl 3D-accelerated desktops.

Together, Metisse, Compiz and Beryl - with the convenient Mandriva

configuration tool - make Mandriva Linux the most up-to-date

distribution as far as the graphical environment is

concerned. Mandriva's integration work renders Metisse available for

all, for an enhanced user experience. Metisse is not a 3D-accelerated

desktop but a Human-Computer Interface (HCI) technology that

revolutionizes the user experience.

Watch the videos made by Mandriva and discover the amazing features of

Metisse: http://www.dailymotion.com/mandriva

Mandriva Linux 2007 Spring will be available in five editions: Free

(the purely free Mandriva Linux), One (the live/install CD), Discovery

(for Linux beginners), Powerpack (for advanced users) and Powerpack+

(for small businesses).

Mandriva Linux Discovery is the distribution designed for beginners.

Everything in it is designed to make Linux simple: easy and quick

installation, auto-configuration and extended compatibility. Discovery

provides users with all they need for office work, Internet and

multimedia tasks. It's easy and reliable - join in!

Mandriva Linux Powerpack includes more advanced features such as the

possibility to implement virtualization and manage networks quickly

and easily. It offers many choices in software for GNOME and KDE

desktops, advanced configuration tools, environment customization,

development and editing tools, and also outstanding studio

applications to create digital music, games or even movies! Make the

difference!

Mandriva Linux Powerpack+ is dedicated to making life easier for small

business owners. It offers high security, an extensive range of

desktop applications, server and administrative tools, simplified

data-sharing tools, client follow-up tools, collaborative teamwork

tools, simple IT management and more. Dare to change!

Be sure to check out the upcoming release of Mandriva Linux 2007

Spring to discover a new user experience!

About Mandriva

Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrakesoft, is the publisher of the

popular Mandriva Linux operating system, one of the most full-featured

and easy to use Linux systems. The company offers its enterprise,

government, and educational customers a complete range of GNU/Linux

and open source software and related services. Mandriva products are

available in more than 140 countries through dedicated channels and

also from Mandriva Store, the company's online store. Born in 1998,

the company has offices in the United States, France and Brazil. More

information at: www.mandriva.com

Press contacts

* Celine Harrand - celine.harrand@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 97 29

* Emilie Ngo-van Do - engovando@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 67 67

* Guillaume Martin - gmartin@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 17 64

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