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Mandrakesoft Changes Name to Mandriva

Posted by Zonk on from the shiny-new-namespace dept.

joestar writes "Following its recent merger with Conectiva, Mandrakesoft has decided to change its name to 'Mandriva' for two reasons: "1. The recent Mandrakesoft - Conectiva merger calls for a new identity that better represents the combination of two key companies and their global presence. 2. The long-winding trademark lawsuit with Hearst Corporation has reached a point where we decided it is more reasonable for us to move forward.". Mandrake is dead, long life to Mandriva!"

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  1. Mondilla ? by Sergo5020 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Why not?

  2. Re:Great name! by doctormetal · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I'm sure glad they didn't pick some wimpy combination of Mandrake and Conectiva.

    Eh, you mean like mandrake connectiva?

  3. Worst... name.... by raytracer · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ever!

    Honestly, what the hell were they smoking?

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  4. dumbest name change ever. by Suppafly · · Score: 0, Redundant

    period.

  5. Sounds like a Romainian Transvestite by spookymonster · · Score: 0, Redundant

    nt

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