[luau] [Fwd: Please read: MandrakeSoft's Future]

Alvin Murphy amurphy at hawaii.rr.com
Sat Dec 21 08:09:00 PST 2002


res0oakj at verizon.net wrote:

>Interesting News from Mandrake.
>
>Jason
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>>From: Mandrake Team <return at mandrakesoft.com>
>>Date: 2002/12/20 Fri PM 01:30:19 CST
>>To: res0oakj at verizon.net
>>Subject: Please read: MandrakeSoft's Future
>>
>>Flash: MandrakeSoft's Future
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>>
>>Many of you have followed the evolution of MandrakeSoft throughout the
>>past few years. Everyone who is concerned with the company's future is
>>encouraged to read and distribute the following message.
>>
>>Despite the many financial challenges of maintaining a fully open source
>>business model, MandrakeSoft has always followed the Free Software approach,
>>but in this normally joyful holiday season we are experiencing a serious
>>short-term cash crisis.
>>
>>In order to reach the next release, MandrakeSoft currently needs to raise
>>cash and quickly complete an Increase of Capital. Please take a moment to
>>read this important message at the Mandrake Linux website:
>>http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/future.php3
>>
>>We know you may have read our previous appeals, but if you are truly
>>concerned about MandrakeSoft's future, now is the time to mobilize and help
>>spread the word.
>>
>>With the holidays upon us, a great way to spread some "Linux cheer" is by
>>offering the gift of a MandrakeClub membership. The Club is a great way to
>>support MandrakeSoft, and to help others too.
>>
>>Sincerely,
>>
>>    The MandrakeSoft team.
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Thanks for the note. I am already a silver member, cannot afford Gold at 
this point; at least I bought a hat; maybe I can find some cash.





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