From:	 MandrakeSoft <kadjo@mandrakesoft.com>
To:	 lwn@lwn.net.cool@lwn.net
Subject: Mandrake Linux 8.1 pre-orders available
Date:	 Fri, 21 Sep 2001 09:06:57 -0700

The final version of the new Mandrake Linux 8.1 will become available early
next week, then the boxed versions of Mandrake Linux 8.1 will hit retail
stores in several weeks. However four offers allows users to quickly
receive Mandrake Linux with the shortest delay. 

Now, when pre-ordering a Mandrake Linux 8.1 pack, users will receive FOR
FREE a 2 CD Set featuring the new operating system as well as the most
common applications. The 2 CD Set will begin shipping at the end of
September (following the availability of the Download Edition) so that
users can begin using Mandrake 8.1 as soon as possible.  
Then, near the end of October, the purchasers will receive the complete
packaged product -- ProSuite or PowerPack --  which includes thousands of
the best Open Source Software as well as technical support and User
Guides. 

The four special offers are available now at http://mandrakestore.com:

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1- Download Edition 2 CD Set Special Offer:

Receive the 2 Installation CDs of Mandrake Linux 8.1, featuring our popular
and friendly operating system and over one thousand Open Source
applications. 

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2- DVD-Only ProSuite Special Offer:

Receive the 2 CD Set early FOR FREE... and the full retail product by the
end of October (the DVD includes all the software available in the first 7
CDs of ProSuite 8.1). 

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3- PowerPack 8.1 Special Offer:

Receive the 2 CD Set early FOR FREE... and the full retail product (7  CDs
+ two users guides + support) by the end of October. 

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4- ProSuite 8.1 Special Offer:

Receive the 2 CD Set early FOR FREE... and the full retail product by the
end of October. The 8.1 ProSuite features 9 CDs including 2 special server
CDs, 1 DVD, and 2 extended manuals. Also included a subscription to 2
updates CD to be received during product life containing security and bug
fixes packages. 

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These offers are available at :

		http://www.mandrakestore.com