Mandrake Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution supported by MandrakeSoft S.A. which was born on the Internet in 1998. Its main goal was and still is to provide an easy-to-use and friendly GNU/Linux system. MandrakeSoft's two pillars are open source and collaborative work.
Following are various Internet links pointing you to various Mandrake Linux related sources. If you wish to know more about the MandrakeSoft company, connect onto its web site. You can also check out the Mandrake Linux distribution web site and all its derivatives.
MandrakeExpert is MandrakeSoft's help platform. It offers a new experience based on trust and the pleasure of rewarding others for their contributions. It is not yet another web site where people help others with their computer problems in exchange for up-front fees, payable regardless of the quality of the service received.
We also invite you to subscribe to the various mailing lists, where the Mandrake Linux community demonstrates its vivacity and keenness.
Please remember to connect to MandrakeSecure. It gathers all security-related material about Mandrake Linux distributions. You will notably find security and bug advisories, as well as security and privacy-related articles. A must for any server administrator or user concerned about security.
MandrakeSoft is proud to offer its users a wide range of advantages though its Mandrake Users Club:
download commercial software normally only available in retail packs, such as special hardware drivers, commercial applications, freeware, and demo versions;
vote and propose new software through a volunteer-run RPM voting system;
access more than 50,000 RPM packages for all Mandrake Linux distributions;
obtain discounts for products and services on MandrakeStore;
At MandrakeClub, your voice will be heard!
By financing MandrakeSoft through the MandrakeClub you will directly enhance the Mandrake Linux distribution and help us provide the best possible GNU/Linux desktop to our users.
Mandrake Linux users wishing to purchase products on-line may do so simply by accessing our MandrakeStore e-commerce platform. You will not only find Mandrake Linux software, operating systems and network tools (like the Multi Network Firewall), but also special subscription offers, support, third-party software and licenses, documentation, GNU/Linux-related books, as well as other MandrakeSoft goodies.
The skills of the many talented folks who use Mandrake Linux can be very useful in the making of the Mandrake Linux system:
Packaging. A GNU/Linux system is mainly made of programs picked up on the Internet. They have to be packaged in order to work together.
Programming. There are many, many projects directly supported by MandrakeSoft: find the one that most appeals to you and offer your help to the main developer(s).
Internationalization. You can help us in the translation of web pages, programs and their respective documentation.
Documentation. Last but not least, the manual you are currently reading requires a lot of work to stay up-to-date in regards with the rapid evolution of the system.
Consult the contributors page to learn more about how you can contribute to the evolution of Mandrake Linux.