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http://www.linuxmint.com – We are happy to announce that Linux Mint entered in a joined partnership with Mattel and Microsoft. This partnership will result in Linux Mint being pre-installed  on a new range of computers sold throughout the World and in a number of toys and games distributors. The partnership will introduce the following changes for our distribution: All included components will be based on Mono. Technologies not using Mono will be rewritten or replaced by Mono alternatives. (Distributions)

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