Linux vs Windows - Conquering a Windows Based World

The French Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is migrating around 400 machines from Windows NT Server to Mandriva Corporate Server 4.0. Covered in Mandriva press release.

This migration comes with a complete range of personalized services (training and support). Mandriva was chosen to provide these services which will continue over a period of 18 months and will potentially involve more than 200 people in the ministry.

Mandriva Linux has been working with Intel for 8 months to create the ClassMatePC, which is a rugged, water-resistant laptop for students in developing countries.

The ClassMatePCs will be produced in Brazil, and are expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of this year. Following the launch, ClassMatePCs running Mandriva Linux 2007 will be available to Mexico, India, and developing countries, Mandriva said. 

Sounds like a great idea, wonder if they’ll sell them in US?