Lycoris focused on selling desktop Linux, but struggled. In a November note on Lycoris' Web site, Cheek said, "Currently I conclude that our business model is not sustainable, and have decided to make some other fundamental changes," including cutting staff and products.
Mandriva acquires Lycoris Linux assets
Lycoris CEO Joseph Cheek will join Mandriva to develop "a new and advanced Linux desktop product."
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