I would prefer that they get into touch with the people that pay their finances and do not allow a credible response.

Having said that, a little more concern for the paying customer, and a credible response, and not one from someone that is an apple seller selling pears – then it would knock Microsoft out of the window, as long as it could get a plug-in TV card that works from go – without buying five to see they do not operate, as some have. All else is better for me.

A ‘minority’ shareholder says no.

…and the sheep have to follow in minority rule.

Ah it is the new Europe, lead by foreign dictators,as we ourselves in Britain.

Cry freedom for liberty, take the banks to the people and do not bow to the bankers.

2. Assuming Microsoft would agree. Offer a paid bundle, of Mandriva and Windows. People are afraid of change, use buzzwords like compatibility, free. If Microsoft can’t agree to a bundle, build an alliance with Windows like React OS. React is having problems with participating code writers and debuggers. Point being, if people are assured they’ll be able to run their Windows programs (which most they can already, but they don’t know that) they’d be more comfortable making the switch.

3. Press for an agreement with a retailer like Best Buy, free Mandriva setup disk w/ compatible machines.

4. Take special interest in wooing Mac users. After years of overpaying Apple, we’re in a recession, the people who aren’t die hard Macheads will switch.

5. Never underestimate a person’s desire to be part of a team. That’s what Linux really is, a team, a community. Windows is a prison of bloatware, viruses and crashes. Mac’s prices are unjustified and unrealistic for lower middle class, and lower class people.

I think a good step for Mandriva could be to develop a possibility to use Mandriva on a tablet, it will give the freedom and the extra dimension with the new Mandriva sync option in the cloud to easily switch between your desktop computer which is mostly found in a room or in the attic (static) and your tablet which you can take wherever you go. I think it would be a big plus and could give Mandriva the extra features which are not available on something like Windows 7. The tablet will be the easiest way to get access to new customers as they all know the tablet brings something new as an OS and also a new way of handling the data.

Good luck and wisdom to you all,
greetings from a happy Mandriva user

It seems like the end is near for ALL linux distros. Perhaps android will fill in.

Pour les français, je dois dire que j’aimait bien ce système quand il etait Connectiva.
Maintenant je suis deçu.