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<title>The Linux Distribution HOWTO
<author>maintained by Eric S. Raymond, <tt/esr@snark.thyrsus.com/ 
<date>v4.1, 7 June 1995

<abstract>
This document lists the various software distributions and services
available for Linux via mail order, anonymous FTP, and other sources.
You are looking at version 4.1, &dollar;Date: 1995/06/07 14:09:53 &dollar;
</abstract>

<toc>
<p>

<sect>Introduction
<p>
	There is no single distribution of the Linux software. Instead,
	there are many such distributions, available both via anonymous FTP
	and mail order on floppy, tape, or CD-ROM. This document is an
	attempt to present information on many of the available
	distributions of Linux. This document also contains information on
	many miscellaneous services and goods available for Linux, ranging
	from consulting and support to T-shirts and virtual beer.
<p>
	The purpose of this document is to provide short summaries of the
	many Linux distributions and mail-order services, and to provide
	pointers for the reader to find more information.
<p>
	The information presented here is far from complete; there are many
	more Linux distributions and services than are listed
	here. Unfortunately, we have not received submissions from many of
	the organizations providing these services. Please see <ref
	id="submissions" name="Submissions To This Document"> near the end
	of this document for information on making a submission. It's easy
	and will take less then five minutes.

<sect1>Document History and the Editorial We
<p>
	This document was originated by Bill Riemers.  Matt Welsh
	maintained the second version.  Erik Troan (ewt) maintained the
	document to release 3.0.
<p>
	In January 1995, Eric Raymond, while unaware of the existence of
	this document, began to develop a similar FAQ in the format
	of his now-discontinued "PC-clone UNIX Software Buyer's
	Guide", which had covered mainly System V UNIXes and BSD/OS.
<p>
	In March 1995, Eric approached Erik about cooperating on a
	merged version.  In early April, Erik went to work for Red Hat
	Software, and (wishing to avoid a conflict of interest) handed
	the document to Eric.  Eric merged in a lot of new information
	and added several new fields to the distribution entries.
<p>
	Accordingly, this document is a sort of serial collaboration.
	The editorial `we' generally tags observations by all the
	maintainers; `I' is  Eric (the current one) speaking.
<p>
	We are delighted to acknowledge the contributions of all the
	Linux users and Internet hackers who have contributed information
	and feedback.

<sect1>New versions of this document
<p>
	New versions of this document may be posted periodically to
	the newsgroups <tt>comp.os.linux.answers</tt> and 
	<tt>comp.os.linux.misc</tt>. The document is archived on a number
	of Linux FTP sites, including <tt>sunsite.unc.edu</tt> in 
	<tt>pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO</tt>.
<p>
	You can also view the latest version of this on the World Wide
	Web via the URL 
	<url url="http://sunsite.unc.edu/mdw/HOWTO/Distribution-HOWTO.html">.

<sect1>And so on...
<p>
	<bf/Disclaimer:/ We make absolutely <em/no/ guarantee as to the
	correctness of the information, prices, and ordering details
	given in this document. Check the last modified field of each
	to get an idea of its currency.  Furthermore, unless otherwise
	stated the Linux software comes with <em/ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY/. 

	We do not endorse or work for any of the distributors listed in 
	this document. We merely include their information here as a service
	to the Linux community, as a ``buyer's guide''. Inclusion in this
	document does not mean that we recommend any of the products listed 
	here.

	Feel free to mail any questions or comments about this HOWTO to 
	Eric S. Raymond, <tt/esr@snark.thyrsus.com/.  Please do <em/not/
	send me general Linux questions or requests for help in
	choosing a distribution unless you're willing to hire me at
	normal consulting rates; I don't have time to deal with them,
	and I try to put everything I know about choosing a
	distribution in this document.

	And now for the good stuff.

<sect>General Information About Linux Software Distributions
<p>
	The current de facto standard distribution is the Slackware
	release, available freely over the net. Slackware is easy to
	install and fairly complete. It's also generally up-to-date
	with current versions of Linux software. The Linux
	Installation HOWTO documents installation of Slackware.

	If you have a CD-ROM drive, you have many more distributions
	to choose from. We haven't personally reviewed most of them, and
	you're more likely to get help from people on the Net for 
	network-available distributions such as Slackware. On the
	other hand, some CD-ROM distributions come with documentation
	and support of their own.

	Some distributions, such as Slackware Pro, Red Hat Linux,
	and Yggdrasil take advantage of the storage space available on
	CD-ROM to minimize the amount of hard disk space Linux takes.

<sect>Network Distributions
<p>
	In this section, we cover distributions available over the network for
	free.  Many of the CD-ROM are simply re-packaged versions of net
	distributions.

<sect1>Slackware Linux Distribution
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Patrick Volkerding &nl

	Net: <url url="mail:volkerdi@mhd1.moorhead.msus.edu" name="volkerdi@mhd1.moorhead.msus.edu"> &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	Slackware Linux is a full featured distribution 
	of the Linux operating system designed for 386/486 computers with a 
	3.5&dquot floppy. Slackware changes rapidly, but here's a current 
	(partial) feature list:

	<tag/A:/
		Base Linux system
	<tag/AP:/
		Various applications that do not need X
	<tag/D:/
		Program Development (C, C++, Kernel source, Lisp, Perl, etc.)
	<tag/E:/
		GNU Emacs (19.27, with and without X11 support. Your choice.)
	<tag/F:/
		FAQ lists (last updated: Oct 1994)
	<tag/I:/
		Info pages.
	<tag/IV:/
		Interviews: libraries, include files, Doc and Idraw apps for X
	<tag/N:/
		Networking (TCP/IP, UUCP, Mail)
	<tag/OOP:/
		Object Oriented Programming (GNU Smalltalk 1.1.1)
		and X11 interface
	<tag/Q:/
		All kinds of extra kernels (based on Linux 1.1.59)
	<tag/T:/
		TeX
	<tag/TCL:/
		Tcl/Tk/TclX, Tcl language, and Tk toolkit for developing X apps
	<tag/X:/
		XFree-86 3.1 Base X Window System
	<tag/XAP:/
		Applications for X
	<tag/XD:/
		XFree-86 3.1 X server development, PEX extensions,
		and man pages
	<tag/XV:/
		XView3.2p1-X11R6. (OpenLook [virtual] Window Manager, apps)
	<tag/Y:/
		Games (that do not require X)

<tag/Internet Access:/
	The home site is <tt/ftp.cdrom.com/, where the 
	latest distribution can be found in <tt>/pub/linux/slackware</tt>. 

<tag/Ordering:/
	FTP only, although various independent distributors 
	provide it on disk, floppy, and CD. 

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	14 Dec 1994

<tag/Editor's Comments:/
	A lot of commercial Linuxes are re-packagings of Slackware
	(see the <em>Re-Packagers</em> section below.
</descrip>

<sect1>MCC Interim Linux
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Dr. A. V. Le Blanc &nl
	University of Manchester

	Net: <url url="mailto:LeBlanc@mcc.ac.uk" name="LeBlanc@mcc.ac.uk">&nl
	FTP: <url url="ftp://ftp.mcc.ac.uk">&nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	Base Linux installation. Complete sources and 
	patches for all included software are available. Full details vary 
	from release to release; see 
	<tt>/pub/linux/mcc-interim/*/Acknowledgements</tt> at
	<tt/ftp.mcc.ac.uk/. Roughly: this includes the kernel (with source),
	C, C++, groff, man pages, basic utilities, networking. The binaries
	fit on about 10 floppies. It is also possible to have them on a DOS
	or Linux partition on a hard drive (plus one floppy) or on an 
	NFS-mountable partition (plus two floppies).

<tag/Internet Access:/
	By anonymous ftp from <tt/ftp.mcc.ac.uk/; mirrored 
	at <tt/tsx-11.mit.edu/, <tt/nic.funet.fi/, <tt/sunsite.unc.edu/, and 
	elsewhere. At <tt/ftp.mcc.ac.uk/, in <tt>/pub/linux/mcc-interim</tt>.

<tag/Miscellaneous:/
	Suggestions and contributions are welcome.

<tag/Last Freeze Date:/
	Unknown.  New releases approximately every six months.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	May 15 1995.

<tag/Editor's comments:/
	The current MCC-Interim release is based on Linux 1.0 with a few
	patches. If you are one of those people who demands to be on top of
	the current release, this release isn't for you. However, if you're
	looking for a small and stable Linux system, this makes a good
	starting point.

        Dr. LeBlanc adds: "And if you do demand to be on top of the current
	release, you can get there from MCC Interim quite easily.  For
	example, to upgrade to the current kernel you need only the kernel
	sources, bdflush, and a new version of procps.  Of course, you will
	probably want other things as well... One of the big disadvantages
	of MCC is that it doesn't include X or packages that many people
	want, such as perl or tck/tk.  Strictly speaking, the distribution
	has always been intended for internal use at MCC, and the fact that
	many people find it useful is serendipitous.  Less strictly speaking,
	I would say that it works better for developers than for people who
	know nothing about Unix.  I recommend the simpler commercial
	distributions and Bogus to people who know nothing.

</descrip>

<sect1>TAMU Linux Distribution
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Dave Safford &nl
	Texas A&amp;M University, &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:dave.safford@net.tamu.edu" name="dave.safford@net.tamu.edu"> &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	TAMU.99p12+ is the latest release in the TAMU linux 
	series.  Unlike previous releases, this one includes both 
	<em>integrated source</em> and binary sets, with the entire binary 
	set created from a 
	single top level source make. This ensures that all programs are 
	compiled and linked with the same current tools and libraries, and 
	guarantees availability of working source for every program in the 
	binary set. In addition, the new boot diskette fully automates the 
	installation process, including partitioning, lilo bootstrapping, 
	and network configuration. Installation requires no rebooting, and 
	requires the user to know only the host's name and IP address. At 
	every step of installation, the program provides intelligent defaults,
	making it a snap for novices, while allowing experts full flexibility 
	in setting installation parameters. Reliability has been improved 
	over past TAMU installation by the use of labels on all disk images, 
	so that the program can detect and recover from bad or misordered 
	diskettes. 

	This release is a full-featured package, including XFree86-1.3,
	emacs-19.18, net-2, bootutils, and sources for all installation
	programs (without any use restrictions :-).

<tag/Internet Access:/
	The latest TAMU release is available by anonymous 
	ftp from <tt>net.tamu.edu:pub/linux</tt>.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	31 Oct 1993.
</descrip>

<sect1>The BOGUS Linux Release
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	The BOGUS Group &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:linux-bogus@cs.unc.edu" name="linux-bogus@cs.unc.edu"> &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	BOGUS is an unsupported, ftp-able distribution targeted at competent 
	Linux hackers who want a stable development system.  If you do not have
	experience developing, installing, and maintaining a Linux system, 
	BOGUS is probably not for you.

	BOGUS is a "bootstrapping" release: all of the patches needed to 
	compile the complete system are provided, including explicit 
	instructions on how we did the compilation.  Indeed, the final build 
	is totally automatic, and required the user to invoke a single 
	command.

	BOGUS has many other features, but the inclusion of pristine source,
	detailed patches, and a utility to support automatic patch application 
	and compilation is the most important feature of BOGUS.  For more 
	information and a complete list of features, license restrictions, 
	and other details, please see the Announce-BOGUS-* files at the ftp 
	sites.

<tag/Internet Access:/
	The following sites are official mirror sites for the BOGUS release:

	<itemize>
	   <item>ftp.cdrom.com:/pub/bogus
	   <item>ftp.gwdg.de:/pub/linux/bogus
	   <item>ftp.cps.cmich.edu:/pub/linux/packages/bogus
	   <item>ftp.nvg.unit.no:/pub/linux/bogus
	   <item>ftp.thepoint.com:/pub/linux/BOGUS
	   <item>ftp.ibp.fr:/pub/linux/distributions/bogus
	   <item>sunsite.unc.edu:/pub/Linux/distributions/bogus
	</itemize>

<tag/Ordering:/
	BOGUS 1.0.1 is also available on the Trans-Ameritech Systems "Linux 
	Plus BSD CD-ROM" (Fall Supplement 2, November 1994) for &dollar;19.95.
	Trans-Ameritech may be contacted at: 408.727.3883 (voice), 
	408.727.3882 (fax), or <url url="mailto:order@trans-am.com" name="order@trans-am.com">.

<tag/Miscellaneous:/
	To join the BOGUS mailing list, send mail to
	<url url="mailto:majordomo@cs.unc.edu" name="majordomo@cs.unc.edu">
	with "subscribe linux-bogus" in the body of the message (i.e., 
	<em/not/ in the subject).  When you do this, make sure that you have a 
	valid return address -- many people who set up a mailer for the 
	first time have a return address which looks like joe@pizza instead 
	of joe@pizza.cs.unc.edu.  If you interact with the majordomo server 
	successfully, you will receive mail.  If you don't receive mail in 
	about an hour, please don't continue to use the majordomo server 
	as test bed.

	Please note that the BOGUS release is COMPLETELY UNSUPPORTED: mail 
	sent to the mailing list may not be answered, bugs may not be fixed, 
	and it may be quite a while before there is another BOGUS release.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	14 Dec 1994.
</descrip>

<sect1>Debian Linux Distribution
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Ian A. Murdock &nl
	The Debian Linux Association &nl
	Station 11 &nl
	P.O. Box 3121 &nl
	West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:imurdock@gnu.ai.mit.edu" name="imurdock@gnu.ai.mit.edu"> &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	Debian Linux is an effort to create a well thought-out,
	powerful, flexible yet complete Linux distribution. The
	motivations behind Debian are detailed in the Debian
	Manifesto, a copy of which can be acquired as described below.

	For up-to-date information, please look at the files in the directory
	<tt>/pub/Linux/distributions/debian/info</tt> at <tt/sunsite.unc.edu/. 
	If you do not have access to the Internet or FTP, you may obtain
	printed copies by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to
	the contact address given above.

	This information includes how Debian can be obtained (via FTP or
	mail-order), why Debian is being constructed (the Manifesto) and other
	general information (including how to join the Debian mailing lists).

<tag/Internet Access:/
	Debian has not yet been "officially" released, but BETA releases
	are available to the general public at <tt/sunsite.unc.edu/ in the
	directory <tt>/pub/Linux/distributions/debian</tt>.  It is mirrored
	at <tt>ftp.mcc.ac.uk</tt>.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	21 Feb 1994.

<tag/Editor's comments:/
	The Debian distribution is currently under development by a 
	``semi-closed'' group of developers (rather then an individual)
	and has been adopted as the Free Software Foundation's Linux
	distribution.

<tag/Network feedback/
	Dr. A.V. LeBlanc, the priginator of MCC Interim Linux, comments:
	"BOGUS is a particularly well-designed release, and one which I feel
	is not sufficiently appreciated."

</descrip>

<sect>Commercial Linux Distributions in the US
<p>
	These distributions are available on CD-ROM.  They are
	custom-assembled, rather than just being re-packagings of Slackware
	or some other network release.

<sect1>Yggdrasil Plug-and-Play Linux CD-ROM and the Linux Bible
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/ 
	Yggdrasil Computing, Incorporated &nl
	4880 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 205 &nl
	San Jose, CA 95129-1034 &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:info@yggdrasil.com" name="info@yggdrasil.com"> &nl
        WWW: <url url="http://www.yggdrasil.com"> &nl
	Vox: (800) 261-6630, (408) 261-6630 &nl
	Fax: (408) 261-6631 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	Yggdrasil Plug-and-Play Linux is a complete CD-ROM distribution
	of the Linux operating system. It includes a great deal of 
	software---nearly every package that you would expect to find
	on a complete UNIX system is available. A complete file
	list is available via FTP from <tt/yggdrasil.com/.

	The Linux Bible is a compendium of Linux documentation, including
	5 books from the Linux Documentation Project, The Yggdrasil
	installation manual, and the complete set of Linux HOWTO guides.
        We publish this and offer this separately from the CD-ROM
        distribution.

	At the top of the sophistication hierarchy, programmers who
	want to explore or add the occasional feature know that
	Yggdrasil is the Linux distribution with a fully buildable
	source tree and with the ability to automatically trace
	installed files back to their sources.  

	Everybody, especially new users, will appreciate the
	Plug-and-Play operation for which Yggdrasil's product is
	named.  Put the media in a computer with supported hardware,
	turn the computer on, and it's running everything, straight
	from the CDROM.  (This is no longer unique you Yggdrasil, but
	Yggdrasil did it first.)

	The login screen lists a number of preconfigured user names,
	including "install", which installs the system, giving
	paragraphs of explanation about every question that it asks the
	user.  X windows configuration is automated too, prompting the user
	for configuration information the first time <tt/xinit/ is run. 

	From X windows, a graphical control panel allows simple ``fill
	in the blanks'' configuration of networking, SLIP, outgoing
	UUCP, the printer, NNTP, and many other features that
	previously required the knowledge of a system administrator to
	configure.

	The next release will feature ELF object-code format.
	Yggdrasil has been working hard on improving the installation
	(making packages smaller, etc.).

	For more information, send mail to <tt/info@yggdrasil.com/,
	surf to <tt/www.yggdrasil.com/, FTP to <tt/yggdrasil.com/, or
	contact us by any convenient method.

<tag/Ordering:/
	Plug-and-Play Linux costs &dollar;34.95 is and available directly
	from Yggdrasil or from your local computer, software or
	technical book store.  If Plug-and-Play Linux is not available
 	from your favorite reseller, help promote Linux by making it
	your mission to change that.  Give your reseller our phone number
	and demand that they carry Plug-and-Play Linux.

	Yggdrasil offers a &dollar;7 discount for upgrades or crossgrades.
	Send us your old Yggdrasil release and a check for &dollar;27.95 
	+ &dollar;5 shipping and handling to upgrade.  
	Or do the same, but send us
	a competing distribution such any version of SCO, Esix, minix,
	or one of the CD's with the slackware floppy images, and tell
	us where you got it, so that we can make sure that your
	favorite reseller carries our products too.

<tag/Miscellaneous:/
	Yggdrasil also sells OSF/Motif and The Linux Bible, a
	compilation of works from the Linux Documentation project.  In
	addition to a copy of the Plug-and-Play Linux manual, The
	Linux Bible includes <em/Linux Installation and Getting Started/,
	<em/Network Administrator's Guide/, <em/Kernel Hacker's Guide/, 
	<em/System Administrator's Guide/, <em/Linux User's Guide/, 
	and HOWTO guides on hardware compatibility, distributions, dos
	emulation, ethernet, floppy tape, installation, mail,
	networking version 2, MGR (an alternative to X windows), X
	windows, usenet news, printing, SCSI, serial communications,
	sound, and UUCP.  The Linux Bible costs &dollar;39.95 and is printed
	on recycled paper.  &dollar;1 from every copy sold is donated to the
	Linux Documentation Project.  OSF/Motif costs &dollar;149.95, 
	&dollar;5 of which is donated to the development of a free Motif clone.

<tag/Last Freeze Date:/
        December 1 1994.  Another release is scheduled for late May. 

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	27 April 1995

<tag/Editor's Comments:/
	Yggdrasil has a mixed reputation.  On the one hand, they include lots
	of well-chosen stuff with their distribution; the CD-ROM-only demo mode
	is impressive; installation and administration are easy enough to live
	up to their "Plug And Play" name.  The 95-page manual is very nice.

	On the other hand, the installation script leaves a lot of shambolic
	links lying around; many applications (including some as basic
	as file(1)) won't run without the CD-ROM mounted.  And don't even
	try a full installation with less than a 1GB root disk.
</descrip>

<sect1>Professional Slackware CD-ROM
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Morse Telecommunications, Inc. &nl
	162 West Park Avenue, 2nd floor &nl
	Long Beach, NY 11561 &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:order@morse.net" name="order@morse.net"> (orders) &nl
	     <url url="mailto:support@morse.net" name="support@morse.net"> (info) &nl
	WWW: <url url="http://www.morse.net"> &nl
	FTP: <url url="ftp://www.morse.net"> &nl
	Vox: (800) 60-MORSE (orders), (516) 889-8610 (tech support) &nl
	Fax: (516) 889-8665 &nl

	Hours: 9AM - 5PM EST, Monday through Friday. Fax available 24 hours.

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	Slackware Professional Linux 2.2.0.1 is a 4
	CD-ROM set (shipping early May).  This set also includes the contents
	of the sunsite.unc.edu archives and a 600-page printed manual.
	Thirty days of technical support (clock starting with the
	first phone call) is provided with this set at no additional charge.

<tag/Ordering:/
	Orders may be placed via phone, fax or email as listed above.
	The Professional version is &dollar;68.95 plud &dollar;5 per
	order for shipping and handling.
	All orders generally ship the same day if received by 4PM EST.

	A full product description is available by email or at the Web site.

	See Morse's entry under <em>Re-Packafers</em> for the
	Morse Quarterly CD-ROM.

<tag/Last Freeze Date:/
	April 15 1995.  Future releases will track Slackware.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	27 April 1995
</descrip>

<sect1>Linux from Nascent CD-ROM
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Nascent Technology &nl
	Linux from Nascent CDROM &nl
	P.O. Box 60669 &nl
	Sunnyvale CA 94088-0669 USA &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:nascent@netcom.com" name="nascent@netcom.com">&nl
	Vox: (408) 737-9500 &nl
	Fax: (408) 241-9390 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	The Linux from Nascent CDROM is a new distribution 
	of the Linux operating system which includes over 400 mbytes of source 
	code, binaries, and documentation for Linux and applications. It 
	features automated root, swap, package, network, and user account 
	installation from CDROM. Linux can be can be run directly from the 
	CDROM and floppy. The Nascent CDROM features Xwindows, Openlook, TeX, 
	GNU compiler and utilities, Magic and Spice electronic design tools, 
	and over 100 high resolution images translated from Kodak PhotoCD(TM).
	Each source archive is distributed with an associated notes file to
	allow you to browse and install applications using a consistent
	interface.

	A listing of the contents of the Nascent CDROM as well as a current
	copy of the CDROM announcement and order form may be obtained via
	anonymous ftp at <tt>netcom.com:/pub/na/nascent</tt>.

	New features in the 2.0 release:
	<itemize>
	<item>SysV initialization including runlevel support
	<item>Conformance to the Linux Filesystem Standard FSSTND
	<item>Hierarchical source build
	<item>Automated package installation from CDROM, harddisk, or network
	<item>Laptop Card Services including modem and networking support
	<item>Support for OSF/Motif3d window manager (provided separately)
	<item>Electronic design tools for behavioral synthesis and sea-of-gates place and route
	<item>Andrew and Tcl/Tk
	<item>UUCP, mail and news
	</itemize>

<tag/Ordering:/
	The Linux from Nascent CDROM, Version 2.0, is only 
	&dollar;59.95 plus shipping and handling.  Nascent also offers the
	Linux from Nascent Plus package for only &dollar;119.95, which
	includes six months of email support and a 30\% discount off a
	future release of the CDROM with your CDROM purchase. Nascent
	accepts Mastercard, VISA, checks, and money orders as payment.

	To order your Linux from Nascent CDROM, mail, email
	or fax a completed order form to Nascent.

<tag/Last Freeze Date:/
	Unknown.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	27 April 1995

<tag/Editor's Comments:/
	Nascent's ads indicate both visually and textually that this Linux
	is targeted to hardware and IC designers.
</descrip>

<sect1>Red Hat Software Linux CD-ROM
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Red Hat Software &nl
	PO Box 4325. Chapel Hill NC 27515 &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:redhat@redhat.com" name="redhat@redhat.com"> &nl
	WWW: <url url="http://www.redhat.com"> &nl
	Vox: (919)-309-9560 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	RHS Linux contains over 650Mb of binaries and source code
	and comes with a manual that covers the installation process
	and the RHS Linux system administration tools.  In addition
	the manual contains the entire Linux Installation and
	Getting Started book by Matt Welsh, and Ian Jackson's Linux
	FAQ.  Included with the purchase of RHS Linux is 30 days of
	free installation support, and a card for a complimentary
	copy of the Linux Journal.  More details are available from
	our FTP site.

<tag/Ordering:/
	Available directly from Red Hat Software and most
	distributors of Linux related products.
	Please contact Red Hat Software for ordering details.
	(see contact info above).  Suggested retail price is &dollar;49.95.

<tag/Last Freeze Date:/
	Unknown.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	27 April 1995.

<tag/Editor's Comments:/
	If you call Red Hat (as of late April) you'll get a message
	informing you that they're out of stock.  They inform us that
	a new version is expected out about May 15 1995.
</descrip>

<sect>European Distributions
<p>
	These are distributions intended for use by non-English-speakers.  So
	far, all happen to be German.

<sect1>Linux Support Team Erlangen Distribution (LST)
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	The Linux Support Team Erlangen (a small group of students at
	the University of Erlangen-Nuernberg).  Contacts:

	Stefan Probst (<tt>snprobst@cip.informatik.uni-erlangen.de</tt>) or&nl
	Ralf Flaxa (<tt>rfflaxa@informatik.uni-erlangen.de</tt>).&nl 
	Probably, there will be a collective address soon.

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	The LST distribution's goal is to provide a solid, 
	reliable, easy to install (even for beginners) and well-documented 
	system. We are not hunting for the newest kernel or gcc versions. 
	We do updates when they are necessary or provide really new 
	functionality, are well tested, integrated in the system and working 
	smoothly with the rest of the system. The distribution consists of 
	a base system and additional packages. Currently the following 
	packages are available: doku (doc), text, tex, develop, xdevelop, 
	xbasis, xappl, xemacs, tinyx, network, grafik, src, misc.

	The complete system is 50 HD disks and 1500 pages printed 
	documentation including the LDP guides (IGS,KHG,NAG), HOWTOs, 
	FAQs, the German Linuxhandbuch, install-guide and many other useful 
	documents we collected over the time.

	Our distribution is preconfigured for German users and comes with 
	a 50 page step by step installation guide that leads you through 
	the menu-driven installation scripts (both in German). We started 
	this distribution to help newcomers with their first steps into 
	Linux. Therefore our scripts are smart enough to handle all of 
	the ``dirty work'' like setting up system configuraton (including 
	LILO, modem, mouse, mounts, mtools, access to DOS, users, X11) and 
	network configuration (TCP/IP, Routing, Mail, News, UUCP, SLIP). 

	Historically (and of course easier for us) most of the documentation 
	for this distribution is written in German, sorry, but we are 
	planning to translate those documents in english, but at the moment 
	we don't have time for this. Any volunteers are welcome!

	Our scripts also accept to install SLS and Slackware packages, but 
	with no warranty if they work well together with the rest of the 
	system.

<tag/Internet Access:/
	Via anonymous ftp: <tt/ftp.uni-erlangen.de/ under
	<tt>pub/Linux/LST.Distribution</tt>, or on 3.5&dquot disks (also on 
	one QIC-80 tape).

<tag/Ordering:/
	Order at following adress:
	Stefan Probst, In der Reuth 200, 91056 Erlangen, Germany.

	<itemize>
	<item>complete documentation (IGS, LHB, KHG, GDB, NAG, HOWTOs, FAQs, 
	  Installguide) together over 1500 pages for DM 139,-- (plus shipping).
	<item>complete documentation plus complete distribution on QIC-80 tape
	  (about 65 MB) for DM 199,-- (including shipping in Germany).
	<item>complete documentation plus complete distribution on about 50 
	  3.5&dquot disks for DM 269,-- (including shipping in Germany).
	</itemize>

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	21 Dec 1993.
</descrip>

<sect1>S.u.S.E. GmbH German Linux CD-ROM
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/ <p>
	S.u.S.E. GmbH &nl
	Gebhardtstrasse 2 &nl
	90762 Fuerth &nl
	Germany &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:bestellung@suse.de" name="bestellung@suse.de">&nl
	Vox: +49 911-74053-31 &nl
	Fax: +49 911-7417755 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	This is a CD especially for German users. It contains a 
	German version of the Slackware Distribution and two 
	additional german distributions based on Slackware and SLS. 
	It contains additional software, such as the Postgres system, 
	the pbm-Tools and lots of other tools and utilities (ctwm 
	window manager, GREAT environment, andrew toolkit, the 
	POV-ray raytracer and so on).  The source code of the 
	complete system is included, too, as is a live system to 
	enable using software without the need to install everything 
	to the harddrive. The current version of the CD contains 
	version 1.2.0 of the Slackware distribution containing 
	version 1.0 of the linux kernel, version 2.5.8 of the 
	GNU-Compiler and XFree86[tm] 2.1.

	A German installation guide will help new users to
	successfully install the system.

	The CD is updated every three months, so the next one 
	will be released in July 1994.

<tag/Ordering:/
	By mail, see contact information above.

<em/Price:/
	The price for a single CD is 89,-- DM for new customers. If
	you are already a S.u.S.E.-customer, you will get the CD for
	an update-price of 78,-- DM. There is also the posibility to
	subscribe for one year; then you will receive 4 CDs for the
	price of 230,-- DM.


<em/Disks:/
	Of course, you can get the German version of the Slackware
	Distribution on 3,5&dquot; disks. You can get either a basis
	version of the distribution (about 28 disks) for 89,-- DM,
	the "standard" version (about 38 disks) for 119,-- DM or
	the "full" version (about 59 disks) for 159,-- DM.
	The update prices are 69,-- DM, 94,-- DM and 139,-- DM
	respectively.

<em/Documentation:/
	S.u.S.E. is selling high-quality printed issues of
	the books from the Linux Documentation project (LDP)
	for people that would like to have a real book
	and not only printed loose papers.
	The prices are 24,-- DM for Matt Welsh's <em/Linux
	Installation and Getting Started/, 39,-- DM for Olaf Kirch's
	<em/Network Administrators' Guide/ and 29,-- DM for
	Michael K. Johnson's <em/Kernel Hackers' guide/.
	Additionally, S.u.S.E. offers the complete
	O'Reilly series which is the best documentation
	available for Unix in general.
	Of course you can order the well known German Linux
	books: <em/Deutsches Anwenderhandbuch/ for 49,-- DM
	and <em/Linux - vom PC zur Workstation/ for 38,-- DM.

<em/Motif:/
	Metrolink Motif for Linux is available for the price of 
	169,-- DM for the runtime system only and for the price
	of 288,-- DM you will get the runtime and development system.

<tag/Support:/ 
	Service and support for our customers by Email, Fax,
	snail mail and phone (hotline Monday and Thursday
	from 13:00h-17:00h.)

<tag/Miscellaneous:/ 
	Free info material and catalogues of CDROMs and
	books. (All Infomagic Unix CDs available).

	Selling commercial software for Linux.

	Development of individual software for Linux and other Unix systems.

	Almost anything concerning Linux - just ask!

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	23 May 1994
</descrip>

<sect1>Unifix 1.02 CD-ROM
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Unifix Software GmbH &nl
	Postfach 4918 &nl
	D-38039 Braunschweig, Germany &nl

	Vox: +49 (0)531 515161 &nl
	Fax: +49 (0)531 515162 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	This is a Linux CD-ROM distribution with emphasis on 
	easy and fast installation. Though it is possible to install 
	everything on the hard disk, we do not recommend doing so, because it
	runs fast enough directly from CD. For example starting emacs the first
	time (in text mode) takes:

	<verb>
		From single speed Mitsumi: 24 s
		From double speed Mitsumi: 11 s
		From Toshiba 3401:          7 s
	</verb>

	The dynamic buffer cache of Linux takes care of the second
	and subsequent times a program is started, which needs less
	than one second.

	Our system requires about 5 MB on the hard disk for configuration
	files and system management tools. Additionally we recommend
	a 16 MB swap partition. The distribution contains most of the
	standard programs in current versions, e.g. Linux 0.99.15e,
	XFree 2.0, emacs 19.22 and gcc 2.5.7. Full preconfigured source
	for everything is included.

	Because Unifix is a European distribution it provides full
	support for iso8859-1 character sets. From the shells and
	emacs through ls, TeX and the print system everything supports
	8-bit characters.

	Printing is supported through System V compatible printer
	drivers which can be controlled through lp's <tt/-o/ options.
	Printer drivers are included for dumb text mode printers,
	for postscript- or ghostscript- compatible printers and
	for networked printing. These drivers know how to guess
	the type of the files so e.g. compressed man pages or DVI
	files can be printed directly.

	<tag/Ordering:/ Unifix is available only on CD. It comes in a 
	Unifix/Linux binder with two boot floppies and about 70 pages of
	installation instructions in german. An english version
	will be available Apr 94. The price is 159 DM (about &dollar;100)
	and includes taxes and shipping; Eurocard/Mastercard/Visa
	are accepted.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	18 Feb 1994.
</descrip>

<sect>Re-Packagers
<p>
	This section lists re-packagers of the Linux distributions
	listed above. In other words, the people selling
	the software below probably do <em/not/ maintain or support
	the software itself. 

<sect1>InfoMagic Developer's Resource CD-ROM kit
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	InfoMagic, Inc. &nl
	PO Box 30370. Flagstaff, AZ 86003-0370 &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:info@infomagic.com" name="info@infomagic.com">&nl
	WWW: <url url="http://www.infomagic.com">&nl
	Vox: (800)-800-6613 (orders), (520)-526-9852 (tech support) &nl
	Fax: (520)-526-9573 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	The InfoMagic Linux Developer's Resource is a complete snapshot of the
	<tt/sunsite.unc.edu/ and <tt/tsx-11.mit.edu/ archives. It also 
	includes the complete GNU software collection (in source
	form). The following Linux distributions are included on
	the discs: Slackware, Bogus, Debian, SLS, TAMU, MCC, and JE
	(Japanese Extensions).

	The Slackware distribution has been completely unpacked allowing many 
	packages to be run directly from the disc. Sources for all the 
	packages in Slackware are also included.

	The Linux HOWTO documents have been formatted for use with the
	Microsoft Multimedia Viewer (which is included) to allow browsing
	and full-text search under Microsoft Windows.  InfoMagic also includes
	complete archives of the linux mailing lists.

	InfoMagic also distributes the "Installation and Getting Started
	Guide", by Matt Welsh as well as Linux T-Shirts.

<tag/Ordering:/
	The 3-CD set is &dollar;25/copy. Shipping within the US is
	&dollar;5 (USPS Priority Mail), outside the US &dollar;10
	(International Airmail), FedEx and UPS on request. Orders may
	be placed via phone, fax, or email (a PGP key is  available:
	finger <tt/orders@InfoMagic.com/). We accept Visa, Mastercard, and 
	AMEX. 1-year subscriptions are available for &dollar;150 (within
	the US) and &dollar;175 (outside the US) including shipping. A
	1 year subscription consists of 6 releases, one every two months or so.

<tag/Internet Access:/
	The contents of the CD's may be found at either
	<url url="http://www.infomagic.com">, 
	<url url="ftp://ftp.uu.net/vendor/InfoMagic/cd-roms/linux">.

<tag/Support:/
	We provide installation tech support by phone and email.  The
	set includes a 30-page quick-start.  No support contracts yet.

<tag/Last Freeze Date:/
	21 Mar 1995.  Updates about every two months.  The Slackware release
	is 2.2.0.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	27 April 1995.
</descrip>

<sect1>Morse Linux Quarterly CD-ROM
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Morse Telecommunications, Inc. &nl
	162 West Park Avenue, 2nd floor &nl
	Long Beach, NY 11561 &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:order@morse.net" name="order@morse.net"> (orders) &nl
	     <url url="mailto:support@morse.net" name="support@morse.net"> (info) &nl
	WWW: <url url="http://www.morse.net"> &nl
	FTP: <url url="ftp://www.morse.net"> &nl
	Vox: (800) 60-MORSE (orders), (516) 889-8610 (tech support) &nl
	Fax: (516) 889-8665 &nl

	Hours: 9AM - 5PM EST, Monday through Friday. Fax available 24 hours.

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	The Linux Quarterly CDROM contains the complete contents of
	<tt/tsx-11.mit.edu/, one of the most popular Internet Linux sites
	which provides both source and binaries of major Linux 
	distributions, utilities, source code and documentation. 
	The CD-ROM also includes the complete contents of
	<tt/prep.ai.mit.edu/, the repository of the FSF's GNU source 
	archives, is included.

	For first-time users, the Quarterly CDROM contains a 
	Microsoft Windows(tm) front-end to assist the user in creating boot 
	disks that can be used to install Linux directly from The Linux 
	Quarterly CDROM. Support for the UMSDOS filesystem is now also
	included.  This gives the user the ability to install Linux
	directly to an MSDOS system without having to repartion their
	hard drive.

	We also sell a Slackware Professional Linux 2.2 which is a 4
	CD-ROM set (shipping early May).  See above under <em>Commercial
	Distributions</em>.

<tag/Ordering:/
	Orders may be placed via phone, fax or email as listed above.
	The Linux Quarterly CDROM is priced at 
	&dollar;29.95 plus &dollar;5 shipping
	and handling per order. Existing customers may upgrade 
	for &dollar;22.95 plus S/H.

<tag/Miscellaneous:/
	The contents of the Quarterly CDROM, the cover artwork in JPEG format,
	and the text of the USENET announcement can be found on the
	following FTP sites:
<tscreen><verb>
	tsx-11.mit.edu:/pub/linux/advertisements/TLQ-Spring94.tar.z
	sunsite.unc.edu:/pub/Linux/distributions/cdrom/TLQ-Spring94.tar.z
</verb></tscreen>

<tag/Last Freeze Date:/
	November 1994.  Releases every three months.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	27 April 1995
</descrip>

<sect1>Trans-Ameritech Linux plus BSD CD-ROM
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Trans-Ameritech &nl
	2342A Walsh Avenue &nl
	Santa Clara, CA 95051 &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:info@trans-am.com" name="info@trans-am.com"> &nl
	WWW: &lt;none&gt; &nl
	Vox: (408)-727-3883 &nl
	Fax: (408)-727-3882 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/ 
	Trans-Ameritech has published 6 releases of Linux by the end of 94.
	CD-ROM based on the Slackware distribution of Linux with all the
	sources plus full uncompressed filesystem plus NetBSD source and
	binary distribution. The current full release is Release 4 and a
	Supplement 2 is also available with updates and additional software.
	The previous releases cover Linux from 0.99 p.9 (on the SLS
	release) to the current versions and have FreeBSD, NetBSD  and the
	original 386BSD.

<itemize>
<item> The installation is highly automated by the Slackware scripts
	fine tuned to this CDROM but leaves a lot of room for customization.
	New Linux users will appreciate the DOS based menu driven program
	that helps to select and prepare the right boot floppy.
<item> To minimize the possibility of hardware conflicts many extra
	kernels are provided for different configurations. They are
	usable for installation and normal operation.
<item> Many on-line documents are provided for quick reference,
	including the Linux Documentation Project files in source, dvi
	and ps formats.
      <itemize>
      <item> A lot of applications are included:
      <item> The C/C++ compiler GNU GCC ,
      <item> GNU and international versions of the ispell spell-checker.
      <item> The communications apps: term, minicom, Seyon (X-Windows
	based).
      <item> Editors: elvis (vi clone), joe, jove
      <item> PostScript clone ghostscript
      <item> Network package with news and email:
      <item> TCP/IP, UUCP, SLIP, CSLIP
      <item> Object oriented GNU Smalltalk, and the Smalltalk Interface to X.
      <item> TCL/Tk (Powerful scripting language with Motif-like X interface)
      <item> Programs for electric engineers and HAM enthusiasts
      <item> Several window managers - openwin, twm, gwm, fvwm.
      <item> Easy X-Windows configuration with many real-life examples.
      <item> Many X applications
      <item> Interviews libraries, include files, and the doc word processor
	and idraw drawing program.
      <item> Typesetting: TeX, LaTeX, xdvi, dvips, Metafont, groff
      <item> Andrew multimedia word processor with hyperlinks.
      <item> Send and receive fax on either class 1 or class 2 fax modems.
      <item> A lot more.
      </itemize>
<item> To help the first time Linux users many documentation files are
	provided that are readable from DOS even before installing
	Linux.
<item> All the sources are available on the CDROM. The most often
	needed sources are uncompressed and can be used directly from
	CDROM.
<item> An uncompressed Linux filesystem is available for reference and
	disk space conservation. You can run programs directly from
	CDROM! There is a large info directory for on-line reference and
	many manpages.
<item> For hacker's reference uncompressed 386 BSD sources are provided.
</itemize>

	The latest upgrades and patches are always available through
	Trans-Ameritech Linux BBS (408)980-9840.  It's free for all
	Trans-Ameritech customers.

	Our distribution is targeted for DOS users who want an easy migration
	path upwards, rather for UNIX experts.

	We have the only release that can be installed on a DOS-partioned disk
	without disturbing DOS. After installation, we have a program you can
	run from COMMAND.COM that boots Linux.  In the next release, we will
	give you the ability to install, configure, and run Linux from
	within Windows.

<tag/Availability and Ordering:/
	The Internet price for Linux Supplement CD 2 is &dollar;20

	The price for our current (Release 4) Linux Plus CD is &dollar;30

	The price for a package order:
	Linux Plus CD (Release 4) and Linux Supplement 2 CD
	(Trans-Ameritech Linux Package)  in one shipment is -  &dollar;40

	You can order by e-mail, by phone, fax, or by sending a check or
	money order.

	If you order with a credit card (VISA, MC, American Express)
	please indicate the card number, expiration date and your
	mailing address.

	The order will be processed and the CD shipped the same day.

	Shipping and handling in US is &dollar;5, Canada/Mexico
	&dollar;6, Overseas &dollar;8. COD is available in the US only
	for &dollar;4.50.

	California residents please add sales tax.

	Annual subscriptions (4 releases) are available for &dollar;80
	plus S&amp;H. (note: there are 4 shipments in a subscription)
	Example subscription in US is: &dollar;80 + &dollar;5 x 4 = &dollar;100
	Subscription in Europe/Japan etc. is: &dollar;80 + &dollar;8 x
	4 = &dollar;112

<tag/Miscellaneous:/
	If you have any further questions, please contact us
	at the above address, or (408) 727-3883, FAX (408) 727-3882, or
	<tt>info@trans-am.com</tt>

<tag/Last Freeze Date:/
	Mid-October 1994.  Updates about once a quarter.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	11 Jan 1995.
</descrip>

<sect1>Linux Systems Labs
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Linux Systems Labs &nl
	49884 Miller Ct &nl
	Chesterfield, MI 48047-2333 &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:info@lsl.com" name="info@lsl.com"> &nl
	WWW: &lt;not yet, up soon&gt &nl
	Vox: (810)-716-1700 &nl
	Fax: (800)-432-0556 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	We sell Slackware (all 50 disks and I&amp;GS) for &dollar;69.95 (updated 
	weekly), resell the Yggdrasil CDROM and bundle the latest version
	of Slackware with Motif (version1.2.4) for &dollar;215.00
	(Motif alone for &dollar;175.00). We currently print LDP documents
	duplex on a 600 DPI laser printer. We publish <em>Dr. Linux</em>,
	an impressive compendium (1170 pages) of the Linux Documentation
	Project for &dollar;49.95 and include a free CD with purchase. A
	free CD also comes with our other book, <em>Linux: Getting Started</em>
	(550 pages), which sells for &dollar;29.95.

	Our newest product is Just Logic SQL Database Manager.  It is
	an interactive multiuser SQL server+client for Linux.  It also
	includes C++ class descriptions and API for interfacing with C and C++.

<tag/Ordering:/
	 See  above for prices. We take MasterCard, Visa and American
	 Express  and will discount all
	 products (except <tt>SQL</tt>) 20&percnt; for internet customers.

<tag/Last Freeze Date:/
	8 Feb 1995.  New releases monthly.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	9 Feb 1995.
</descrip>

<sect>Resellers
<p>
	This section is devoted to distribution houses that re-sell
	packaged Linuxes.

<sect1>Spheric Microsystems Discount Linux
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Spheric Microsystems, Inc. &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:info@spheric.com" name="info@spheric.com"> &nl
	Vox: (800)-869-8649 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	Spheric has the Linux distribution to fit your
	tastes, at discount prices. Here's just a sample, call for latest 
	versions or a catalog:

<descrip>
<tag/Slackware Pro 2.0/
	retail &dollar;49.95, only &dollar;34.95.  (Also available in floppy)
<tag/Yggdrasil Plug and Play Fall '94/
	retail &dollar;49.95, only &dollar;29.95
<tag/InfoMagic Archives/
	October 1994, kernel 1.1.50,
	Doom, retail &dollar;20.00, only &dollar;17.95

<tag/<em>Linux Installation and Getting Started Guide</em>/
	2.1, retail &dollar;14.95, only &dollar;9.95
<tag/<em>Linux Bible - The GNU Testament</em>/
	retail &dollar;49.95, only &dollar;39.95
<tag/<em>Unix in a Nutshell, O'Reilly reference book</em>/
	retail &dollar;9.95, only &dollar;8.95
<tag/<em>Unix PowerTools, best tips and tricks</em>/
	with CD, retail &dollar;59.95, only &dollar;44.95
<tag/<em>The Whole Internet User's Guide</em>/
	2nd Edition, retail &dollar;24.95, only &dollar;19.95
<tag/Source Code CDROM/
	many from source news groups, retail &dollar;39.95, only &dollar;24.95
<tag/C User's Group CD, volume 100-411/
	retail &dollar;49.95, only &dollar;29.95
</descrip>

<tag/Ordering:/ 
	<verb>
	Visa, MasterCard, American Express, check, money-orders accepted.
	Call 1-800-869-8649, 9am-9pm Eastern.
	NYS Residents add local sales tax.
	&dollar;5 shipping per order.
	</verb>

<tag/Miscellaneous:/
	Spheric has been distributing Linux since 1992 
	(back when a few floppies made a great distribution :^).  Commercial 
	Linux software, general UNIX books, and CD-ROM subscription plans 
	also available.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	14 December 1994.
</descrip>

<sect1>Universal CD-ROM
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Universal CD-ROM &nl
	520 Lawrence Express Way, &num;307 &nl
	Sunnyvale, Ca. 94086 &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:ucr@bigmall.com" name="ucr@bigmall.com"> &nl
	WWW: <url url="http://www.bigmall.com"> &nl
	Vox: (408)-992-0453 &nl
	Fax: (408)-992-0457 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	We are the publisher of Linux World Book '95 
	(World Book '95 is a complete Linux reference book) and UCR Linux CD. 
	In addition we also carry a complete line of Linux distribution 
	such as: Slackware 2.1, Plug &amp; Play, Walnut Creek CDs, 
	InfoMagic Linux CDs, etc.

	You can get the latest price list from our WWW site.

<tag/Ordering:/
	We accept: Visa, MasterCard, Money order and Checks.
	We ship worldwide from Silicon valley.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	27 April 1995

<tag/Editor's Comments:/
	The UCR Linux release is a repackaged Slackware.
</descrip>

<sect1>Lasermoon Ltd.
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Lasermoon Ltd &nl
	2a Beaconsfield Road &nl
	Fareham, Hants England, PO16 0QB &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:info@lasermoon.co.uk" name="info@lasermoon.co.uk">&nl
             <url url="mailto:support@lasermoon.co.uk" name="support@lasermoon.co.uk">&nl

<tt/Provider's Description:/
	We are specialists in UNIX/Linux Freeware and stock products from :
	Infomagic, PrimeTime Freeware, Yggdrasil, Linux Journal, SSC,
	O'Reilly Associates, Addison Wedsley, SWiM (Motif) 1.2.3 &amp
	1.2.4, Morse Telecommunications (Slackware Pro), VITAL (Crisp
	Editor), BASMARK (Language Products), Systek s.r.l (Application
	Builders), VERSASOFT (dBMAN), LINUX BIBLE and reference works.
	We are the sole UK/European/USA distributors for some of the
	above.

	If you don't see what you want, please call us!

	We provide free technical support for the above products which
	are competitively priced.

	Dealers : Please contact us! We are looking for dealers in
	Europe and Aisa.

<tag/Availability:/
	CD-ROM, floppy disk and other media. ftp access for some
	products (i.e. SWiM)
	
<tag/Ordering:/
	We are pleased to accept : VISA, ACCESS, MASTERCARD, EuroCARD,
	Euro Cheque/Cheque/money order drawn on a UK bank in Pounds Sterling,
	Cash - (in desperation) Pounds Sterling (please send by recorded
	delivery).

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	14 Dec 1994.
</descrip>

<sect1>Takelap Systems Ltd.
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Takelap Systems Ltd. &nl
	The Reddings, Court Robin Lane &nl
	Llangwm, Usk, Gwent, United Kingdom NP5 1ET. &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:info@ddrive.demon.co.uk" name="info@ddrive.demon.co.uk">&nl
	Vox: +44 1291 650357 &nl
	Fax: +44 1291 650500 &nl
	BBS: +44 1291 650567 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	We supply the Infomagic Linux Developer's Resource CD set.
	We also sell UNIX related books including "Running Linux".

<tag/Ordering:/
	UK price for the Infomagic CDs is gbp 22.33 including p&amp;p and VAT.
	Credit cards accepted.

<tag/Miscellaneous:/
	Ask for our price list.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	6 May 1995
</descrip>

<sect>Miscellany
<p>
	This section lists distributors selling commercial software
	for Linux (such as Motif) and miscellany, such as documentation.

<sect1>Unifix Custom Linux CD-ROM Mastering
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Unifix Software GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany &nl
	Postfach 4918 &nl
	D-38039 Braunschweig, Germany &nl

	Vox: +49 (0)531 515161 &nl
	Fax: +49 (0)531 515162 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	We use our own (Linux based) premastering system to 
	make custom CDs which include the customer's programs in addition
	to our Linux distribution. This enables our customers to sell 
	their Unix based applications together with operating system tested 
	and ready to run. Our CD recorder makes it possible to create 
	prototypes and very small series at interesting prices.

<tag/Availablility:/
	Ask us for more information or prices.
</descrip>

<sect1>Linux Journal
<p><descrip>
<tag/Publisher:/
	Linux Journal &nl
	P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA &nl
	98145-1867 &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:ljeditor@sunsite.unc.edu" name="ljeditor@sunsite.unc.edu">&nl
	Vox: (206) 782-7753 (206-PUBS-REF) &nl
	Fax: 206-782-7191 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	Linux Journal is a monthly publication covering the
	Linux Community. Most material in LJ is new (not reprinted
	from Usenet). Each issue includes columns and articles on Linux
	programming, Free Software Foundation issues, systems
	administration, Questions and Answers, interviews and more. LJ is
	a professional-quality magazine for the Linux community.
	Michael K. Johnson is the editor of Linux Journal.

<tag/Availability:/
	Subscriptions are &dollar;19/year (US),
	&dollar;24/year (Canada/Mexico), &dollar;29/year (elsewhere).

<tag/Ordering:/
	Payment can be made using VISA, MasterCard or American Express
	(make sure you include the credit card number, expiration date and
	signature). We can also accept checks in US &dollar; on US banks.
	If you have a question concerning appropriate method of payment,
	phone or FAX our subscription numbers or send e-mail to
	subs@ssc.com  For security reasons we discourage
	sending credit card numbers via e-mail.

<tag/Miscellaneous:/
	If you are interested in advertising in LJ,
	call, write or e-mail at linux@ssc.com.
	Article queries, new product announcements and other editorial
	material should be sent to our address above or e-mailed to
	<tt/ljeditor@sunsite.unc.edu/.
	Generic questions can be sent to <tt/linux@fylz.com/.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	11 Jan 1995.
</descrip>

<sect1>Sequoia International Motif Development Package
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Sequoia International, Inc. &nl
	600 West Hillsboro Blvd, &nl
	Suite 300, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, &nl

	Net: <url url="mailto:info@seq.com" name="info@seq.com"> &nl
	Vox: (305) 480-6118 &nl
	Fax: (305) 480-6198 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	Sequoia International, Inc. has a complete Motif 
	1.2.3 Runtime and Development package called SWiM 1.2.3 available 
	for &dollar;149.95. In addition to providing <em/shared/
	library versions of <tt/libXm/ and <tt/libMrm/, the following
	is included in each package: The Window Manager (<tt/mwm/),
	Shared Libraries (<tt/libXm/, <tt/libMrm/), (<tt/libXm/,
	<tt/libMrm/, <tt/libUil/), UIL Compiler, Header and Include
	Files, Complete On-Line Manual Pages, Source Code to 
	OSF/Motif Demo Programs, Complete OSF/Motif Users Guide.

<tag/Requirements:/
	Linux 0.99pl13 or higher, <tt/libc/ 4.4.4, XFree 2.0, 
	12M Free Disk, 8-12M RAM Suggested.
     
<tag/Ordering:/ 
	USA: Sequoia International, Inc. (305-480-6118), <tt/info@seq.com/.
	Japan: Fortune Co., Ltd (03-5481-8974).
	England: Lasermoon Ltd. (+44-0-329-826444).
	Australia: Space Age Import-Export Proprietary (61-7-266-3418).

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	24 March 1994.
</descrip>

<sect1>SSC Books and Linux Documentation Project Manuals
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	SSC, Inc. &nl
	P.O. Box 55549 &nl
	Seattle, WA 98155 &nl

	Net: <url url="mail:sales@ssc.com" name="sales@ssc.com"> &nl
	Vox: 206-782-7191 (206-PUBS-REF) &nl
	Fax: 206-782-7191 &nl

<tag/Availability:/
	SSC has printed the <em/Linux 
	Installation and Getting Started/ manual, Version 2.2.1 to make it 
	available for those who do not have the capability to print it 
	themself and to support our customers who buy Linux distributions
	from us. The book is perfect-bound with a 2-color cover. SSC has also 
	published the Network Administrator's Guide from the LDP and will soon
	publish the Kernel Hacker's Guide. In addition, SSC has published
	The Linux Sampler, a book which includes new material plus
	articles from back issues of Linux Journal.
	Other products include Linux T-shirts, mouse pads and bumper
	stickers.

<tag/Ordering:/
	<em/Linux Installation and Getting Started/, Version 2.1 is available
	for &dollar;12.95 plus shipping (&dollar;3 in the U.S.).  
	The Linux Network
	Administrator's Guide and The Linux Sampler are &dollar;18.95 each
	plus shipping. Finger bookshelf@ssc.com for information on
	these and other Linux books that we will make available.
	We can accept credit card orders (Visa, MasterCard or AmEx).
	Orders can be phoned in, faxed, mailed, or emailed.

<tag/Miscellaneous:/
	SSC also publishes a series of reference cards on Unix and Unix-related
	programs such as Emacs, VI, Korn Shell, C language, etc.
	SSC also sells the InfoMagic, Yggdrasil and Trans Ameritech
	distributions, Free Software Foundation books and a complete
	Linux package consisting of <em/Linux Instllation and Getting 
	Started/, a Linux distribution on CD, 4 SSC Pocket References 
	and a 1-year subscription to Linux Journal for &dollar;64.95. Call or 
	e-mail <tt/sales@ssc.com/ for a free catalog.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	11 Jan 1995.
</descrip>

<sect1>Extent Verlag, LDP Distribution
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	Extent Verlag Berlin, Germany &nl
	Postfach 12 66 48, D-10594 Berlin, Germany &nl

	Vox: +49 30 3244021 &nl
	Fax: +49 30 3249685 &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	Extent has published the <em/Linux Installation and Getting Started/
	manual, Version 2.0 by Matt Welsh in order to make it available
	to Linux users within Germany and Europe. Inspite of being
	non-commercial, the manual was printed with 2540 dpi and bound
	in soft cover. Its handy paperback format is 148 x 210 mm.
	Other LDP manuals are being prepared as soon as possible.

	Extent also tries to make SLACKWARE available to everybody within
	Germany and Europe just for the ordinary diskette price. This means,
	you pay only the diskettes and get the newest SLACKWARE distribution
	for free, just in the sense of Free Software. The 3.5&dquot 
	diskettes are fully error-checked, of course. 

<tag/Ordering:/
	<em/Linux Installation and Getting Started/, 192 pages.
	ISBN 3-926671-12-2. Costs within Germany DM 15.80 (tax and shipping 
	included), within Europe DM 16.50 (shipping included).

	Full Slackware (latest version) on 50 diskettes. Within Germany, 
	DM 100.00 plus DM 10.00 for shipping. Within Europe, DM 100.00 plus 
	DM 20.00 for shipping.

	Ordering by sending cheque to address above or money order
	(don't forget your address!) to Extent Verlag Berlin, Germany
	Postbank Berlin, BLZ 10010010, bank account 1769-104 or every
	book store.

<tag/Entry last modified:/
	25 March 1994.
</descrip>

<sect1>UPython SLS and Slackware Diskette Labels
<p><descrip>
<tag/Distributor:/
	UPython Computer and Network Services &nl

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	Labels for Softlanding and slackware disks

<tag/Availability:/
	The labels that we print for you are available in several formats at 
	<url url="sunsite.unc.edu:/pub/linux/distributions/SLSlabels">.

<tag/Ordering:/
	For order information, send mail to <tt/DGray@uh.edu/.
	Cost is &dollar;6.50 per set and domestic shipping in included.
	Overseas orders must send payment in US funds and add &dollar;1
	for shipping.  Texas residents add sales tax (6\%).
   
<tag/Entry last modified:/
	11 Nov 1993.
</descrip>

<sect>Submissions To This Document<label id="submissions">
<p>
	I encourage anyone and everyone who maintains a Linux distribution
	or mail order service (or consulting service, and the like), to
	submit information on their service to this HOWTO. It's easy and
	fun, and it's free advertising. This document is posted to many
	places and is archived (see the next section). 

<sect1>Types of submissions
<p>
	We are interested in submissions for: 

	<itemize>
 	<item>Complete distributions of Linux software, available either 
	    via anonymous FTP, UUCP, or mail order. By `complete distribution'
	    we mean any set of software which can be used to build a complete
	    Linux system from scratch.

	<item>Layered products or individual software packages available only
	    via mail order. If your software package is available via
	    anonymous FTP, chances are people can find it. Software products
	    only available via mail-order include commercial things such as
	    Motif, and any other commercial software ported to Linux.

	<item>Any other <em/Linux-specific/ goods available via mail order, 
	    such as Linux-specific books and documentation, T-shirts, and 
	    assorted paraphrenalia.   Note: our interest in the latter
	    categories is marginal -- this is a Linux Distributions HOWTO,
	    not a catalogue of cutesy Linux junk.  Whatever you're
	    selling will have to be (a) very useful, (b) very original, or
	    (c) very funny, to get listed here.
	</itemize>

	If the number of submissions for services and layered products
	is large, I'll create a separate HOWTO for these items. 

<sect1>How to submit
<p>
	To submit an entry to this HOWTO, please send mail to 
	<tt/esr@snark.thyrsus.com/ with the following information. This 
	format is not machine-parsable; any of the fields may be any
	length that you wish, but I'd like to keep each entry down to,
	say, 50 lines.

<descrip>
<tag/Name:/
	<em/Name of service or distribution/

<tag/Distributor:/
	<em>Name of company, person, etc. who distributes/maintains
	the service or distribution.  Should include mail, email,
	phone contact information, and (if possible) a WWW reference.</em>

<tag/Provider's Description:/
	<em>Description of the distribution or service 
	that you provide. If this is a software distribution, please include 
	information such as what software is included, versions, general 
	overview of installation, requirements, and so on.</em>

<tag/Internet Access:/
	<em>Where your service or distribution is 
	available over the Internet; typically an FTP address.</em>

<tag/Ordering:/
	<em>How to order your distribution or service, if 
	applicable. Include prices, shipping information, methods of 
	payment, etc.</em>

<tag/Support:/
	Information on support terms and support contracts.

<tag/Miscellaneous:/
	<em>Anything else that you find relevant.</em>

<tag/Last Freeze Date:/
	Last freeze date of the current version(s).  Also, your estimated
	update frequency.
</descrip>

<sect1>Submission Guidelines>
<p>
	Please keep your entry as short as possible. If you need to include
	extensive information, please make a reference to where one can FTP
	or mail to get more information on your distribution; these entries
	are only meant to be <em/pointers/ to where one can find information
	on your service or distribution. 

	If you provide more than one service or distribution, please use 
	<em/separate entries/ for each.

	Some things (such as books, t-shirts, etc.) won't fit exactly into 
	this format; just be sure to include all relevant information. In 
	other words, this "entry form" is simply the bare minimum that you 
	must include in your submission to the Distribution-HOWTO; feel free 
	to change, add, or leave out "fields" as you see fit. 

	I may edit your entries for conciseness and brevity, if I find 
	any irrelevant information, or if the entry is overly verbose. 
	Otherwise the content should remain the same.

	When making submissions to the Distribution-HOWTO, you grant implicit
	permission for me to use the entries in other materials, such as books 
	from the LDP, and other online documents. For example, information
	from the Distribution-HOWTO may be included in a published Linux book.
	If you do not want me to include your entry in materials other than
	the Distribution-HOWTO, please say so.

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