Mandriva Linux Attracts 2,000 Partners

When it comes to Linux, most U.S. headlines involve Canonical, Novell or Red Hat. But another Linux distribution — from Mandriva S.A. of Paris, France — is making a name for itself in the global IT channel. Consider this: More than 2,000 IT partners have lined up to back Mandriva, up from about 1,200 in 2007, The VAR Guy has learned. Here’s the scoop.

[So their partner channel grows a lot, but they still have to cut back massively? Are their partners not bringing in any money then? - Sander]