3G modems certified on Mandriva Linux

Curitiba, 6th May, 2010 – Mandriva, Europe's leading publisher of Linux solutions, today announced the certification of its operating system Mandriva Linux for 3G modems.

The new generation of modems, adapted to the 3G, offers to users speedness, more quality and more possibilities to use diversified applications and to access the Internet.

It is more than natural for Mandriva to associate the simplicity and robustness of its distribution to this new technology.

The recent partnership between Mandriva and the company AMASolução, subsidiary of Vivo, the leader in mobile telecommunications in Brazil, lead Mandriva to start the homologation process of 3G modems on its release.

The first 3G modems certified on Mandriva Linux are:

- Huawei E156

- Huawei E160

- ZTE MF626

- ZTE MF100

The possibility of using Mandriva Linux on 3G modems will complete the diversified OEM offer of Mandriva.

For more information, visit www.mandriva.com and http://www.amasolucao.com.br/ (portuguese).

About Mandriva

Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrakesoft, is the publisher of Mandriva Linux, an easy-to-use and innovative operating system. It is one of the most popular Linux editions in the world.

Dedicated to making open source technologies accessible to all users, the company offers a full range of products and services to individuals, enterprises and government organizations. Mandriva products are available online in 80 languages and in more than 140 countries through dedicated channels. Headquartered in Paris, France, the company is publicly traded on the Euronext Marche Libre.

Press Contacts:

Brazil:

Stéphanie Maidon - smaidon@mandriva.com (041) 3360-2600

Worldwide:

Vanessa Wall - vwall@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 97 29

Mélody Mansuy – mmansuy@mandriva.com - +33 (0)1 40 41 17 64

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