From: Digestifier To: Linux-Admin@senator-bedfellow.mit.edu Reply-To: Linux-Admin@senator-bedfellow.mit.edu Date: Wed, 29 Sep 93 14:24:36 EDT Subject: Linux-Admin Digest #84 Linux-Admin Digest #84, Volume #1 Wed, 29 Sep 93 14:24:36 EDT Contents: distribution-HOWTO-2 Re: Want to Buy Linux on 3.5 disks (SLS version)? (Bill C. Riemers) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: bcr@bohr.physics.purdue.edu (Bill C. Riemers) Subject: distribution-HOWTO-2 Re: Want to Buy Linux on 3.5 disks (SLS version)? Date: 29 Sep 93 14:26:30 GMT From unknown - MAI 23 00:00:00 1993 Date: 17 Sep 1993 Subject: LINUX+386BSD CDROM; Trans-Ameritech Status: O NOT JUST ANOTHER LINUX + 386BSD CD-ROM. Trans-Ameritech presents LINUX SLS/Slackware AND 386BSD and MULTYMEDIA CD-ROM. A new Linux CD-ROM is available! But not just Linux. Also 386BSD and more. Here is a brief summary of why we think this CD-ROM is the best. As the price of only $30 puts it in the same price category as the JANA product, I'll base my comparison on it. We provide 2 versions of SLS distribution - a very stable 1.02 and the new 1.03 and also the SLACKWARE distribution! Linux installs directly from the CD-ROM on almost any hardware configuration. 1. The Trans-Ameritech Linux CD-ROM is not just a mirror of some ftp site. In addition to the full SLS distributions we supply a "live" image of a configured system. This is great if you don't want files that are not used very often to garble your hard disk. One example is manpages - use them directly from the CD-ROM. Same applies to emacs lisp files, info files etc. How many fonts do you need? Have them all! Space is no problem. 2. Uncompressed sources are available for instant reference. 3. Several versions of the Linux kernel are provided precompiled to cover different hardware options including drivers for Sony-31A and Sound Blaster CD-ROMs. 4. Patches to support sound cards are included. Take this compiled kernel IF YOU WANT. If not - use a small kernel with no unused ballast. 5. Install Linux directly from the Sony-31A or Sound Blaster CD-ROM drive as well as standart SCSI and Mitsumi types. 6. We are running Linux on several PCs to make sure that our configurations really work. We don't wait for official SLS release for certain extra drivers and utilities. If they work here, we include it as an option on the CDROM. 7. For your convenience a full recent distribution of 386BSD *NIX is provided on the same CD-ROM. 8. Some space is dedicated to what takes too much room on hard disks - sounds and pictures. They are usable with the Linux sound/gif tools and under MS-DOS too! 9. A few choice MS-DOS applications are included in the assumption that the majority of Linux users run DOS occasionaly. Or use it from dos-emu! Most of the MS-DOS stuff comes from the SIMTEL20 archive. Naturally only part of it made it to the first CDROM. However the new releases will include other files from SIMTEL20, GARBO etc. So if you subsribe to the Trans-Ameritech Linux+ CDROM, you will not only get updated Linux, but over a year you will get the full SIMTEL20 collection as an extra bonus. 10. Trans-Ameritech is a well established company with efficient organization to guarantee on-time printing and shipping of this product. There will be a significant discount if you subscribe for future releases. But the best part is that YOU will decide what to put on the next edition! We'll count votes and provide most popular software on the next one. Credit card orders are wellcome. Call Trans-Ameritech at (408) 727- 3883. =============================================================================== From sales@metrolink.com - MAI 22 00:00:00 1993 Date: Subject: OSF/Motif 1.2.2; Metro Link, Inc. Status: O Canada Remote Systems - Toronto, Ontario 416-629-7000/629-7044 Metro Link, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of OSF/Motif 1.2.2 for Linux at the introductory price of $199 for a complete runtime and development system. What is included: Runtime: 1) Motif Window Manager (mwm) 2) Shared motif library (libXm.so.1.2.2) 3) Motif demos both from OSF and from the net Development: 1) Shared+Static Motif library 2) Static Mrm and Uil libraries 3) UIL compiler 4) Motif header files 5) Manual pages for Motif function calls 6) Imakefile support 7) Source to OSF/Motif demos And your choice of either the "Motif Programming Manual" or the Motif version of the "X Window System User's Guide", published by O'Reilly & Associates, Inc. Update Policy: Due ever changing improvements to the shared libraries and other X11 libraries, we will provide free updates to 1.2.2 via anon-ftp as well as UPS for a small cost (media+shipping). A new release will occur when OSF releases the next version of Motif (i.e. 1.2.3, 1.3, etc). These will have an update charge. This introductory offer is valid until June 10. The price will then return to our regular Motif pricing which is $199 for runtime and $299 for development (which includes runtime). You can order OSF/Motif 1.2.2 for Linux by calling Metro Link,Inc. at (305) 970-7353 (voice) or (305) 970-7351 (fax) or by mailing us at sales@metrolink.com. Thank You, Mahesh Neelakanta mahesh@metrolink.com =============================================================================== MetroLink, Inc. 213 W. McNab Road Pompano Beach, Florida 33069, USA Voice: (305) 970-7353 Fax: (305) 970-7351 Email: sales@metrolink.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Order Form (fax or mail back to sales@metrolink.com) Name: Address: Shipping Address (if different from Address: Phone number: Fax number: Email: Disk Type (3.5" or 5.25"): Programming Manual or User's Guide: Payment method (Check, Visa, MasterCard, Amex). Please include the Card Number, Expiry Date and the Name as it appears on the card: =============================================================================== From jana@jana.com - MAI 21 00:00:00 1993 Date: Subject: Linux CD-ROM bimonthly; JANA Publishing Status: O Hello, I have been getting a lot of questions on the low cost Linux CD-ROM I am doing. Due to the large volume of E-Mail I am sorry that I could not give individual answers, So I have made the following FAQ which should give answers to the most common questions, if you have any more questions please call me at 1-800-363-2083. What is Linux CD-ROM bimonthly ? Once every two months you will get a CD-ROM with Linux and Linux related software, SLS, comp.os.linux.* archives, FAQ's etc. This project was started so people without net access or slow connections to the net can obtain Linux. The first disk contains about 150 Megs of Linux related software including the 0.99pl5 Will this CD-ROM work on my drive ? If you can read your a CD-ROM from Dos then you can use this CD. This CD is in ISO 9660 format. To install Linux you have to copy some files from the CD to floppy disks and then install. How many subscribers are there ? At present about 200 but we are growing very fast. Also we have about 300 subscribers in the NeXT computer side so we are not a fly by night company. How much does it cost ? One sample issue U$25.00 One year subscription U$59.95 Two year subscription U$99.95 If you purchase a subscription you will get 6 CD-ROM's a year. Do you ship to foreign countries ? Yes, if you live outside of US or Canada then One sample issue will cost you U$29.95 and subscription will cost you an additional $20( So one year is = U$79.95 ) per year for air-shipments. Payments should be made in U$ cheques or in International Money Orders. We do not take credit cards at this time. Why should I subscribe ? With each subscription you will get the updated version of Linux. Also new Linux related software and comp.sys.archives. Also we are selling you a subscription(6 CD-ROM's) for the price of what others charge for one disk :-). How can I order ? E-Mail me your address and phone number and I will put a disk on mail for you. Once the disk arrives you can send us a cheque or money order. If you don't like the disk then you can send it back to us too but no one has done that so far. When will my CD-ROM ship ? All orders received before 10th April 1993 has been shipped, any orders after that will ship on 30th of April 1993. Shipment is done in bulk to save on postage. Do you provide technical support ? Nope, we are not selling Linux, we are just a distrubuter. Our job is to get Linux in your hands on a affordable way. If you have technical questions, then you can find them in the FAQ's or on the comp.os.linux group. The disk contain information on how to install Linux on your system. How can I submit software ? If you are on the Internet, you can submit Linux software which you have either written or ported by uploading it to the FTP archive site tsx-11.mit.edu. After you upload it, please send mail to ftp-linux@tsx-11.mit.edu. Software thus uploaded will generally be included in the next CD-ROM. Jay JANA Publishing 1-800-363-2083 1-416-538-2311 PS : No flames please, at this low price I can't place a ad on BYTE or PC Mag and still make a bug so I have to use the Net :-). Also tell your friends about this CD-ROM =============================================================================== From nascent@netcom.com - MAI 20 00:00:00 1993 Date: 20 Sep 93 Subject: Nascent Linux CDROM; Nascent Tech. Status: O The Linux from Nascent distribution on CDROM Version 1.0 September 9, 1993 Announcing Version 1.0 of the Linux from Nascent distribution on cdrom in ISO9660 format with Rock Ridge extensions. Linux is a freely distributable Unix(R) compatible operating system for the IBM(R) 386/486 PC and compatibles written by Linus Torvalds from the University of Helsinki, Finland. It was developed by a unique world-wide collaboration of programmers over the internet, and is covered by the GNU General Public License. It is a modern, high performance network operating system, much like ones used for years on engineering and professional workstations. The Linux from Nascent cdrom is an entirely new distribution of the Linux operating system, and includes over 400 mbytes of source code, binaries, and documentation for Linux and applications. The Linux from Nascent distribution features: * cdrom demo account * dos install script to create boot and root floppies directly from cdrom * automated root, swap, and package installation from cdrom * simple user account and network administration scripts * Linux 0.99.12 plus net-2 networking * extensive online documentation and manuals * network printer support * X Window System(TM) * OpenLook(TM) 3d window manager * SCSI disk and tape support * TeX(TM) and ghostscript word processor and viewer * Ingres database management * GNU C compiler and utilities * GNU emacs, vi clone text editors * sound and graphics support * Over 100 high resolution images translated from Kodak PhotoCD(TM) * magic, spice, and chipmunk electronic design tools * GNU Chess, Shogi, pooltable, xpilot, flight simulator, ... The Linux from Nascent application archives have been organized using a consistent makefile interface; the vast majority compile and install without modification. Each archive comes with an associated notes file that lets you browse collections of archives to see what's available, along with its current status. Version 1.0 is only $89.95 plus shipping and handling, and comes with an 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee. If after 30 days you aren't completely satisfied, return the cdrom with your receipt and the purchase price will be refunded to you. In addition, there is a one time BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL: save 25% off the purchase price, good now through the month of September 1993. Registered owners of Version 1.0 of the Linux from Nascent cdrom will receive email support, and a 30% discount off a future release of the cdrom. A listing of the contents of the cdrom as well as a current copy of this announcement and order form may be obtained via anonymous ftp at netcom.com:/pub/nascent. An order form is also included below. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE LINUX FROM NASCENT DISTRIBUTION ON CDROM Version 1.0 Ordered by: __________________________ _______________________________ First Name Last Name _______________________________________________________ __________ Street Apt. No. __________________________ ____ _______ _____________________ City State Zip Country Ship to: (fill in if different from the `ordered by' address) __________________________ _______________________________ First Name Last Name _______________________________________________________ __________ Street Apt. No. __________________________ ____ _______ _____________________ City State Zip Country Daytime phone number (optional): ____________________________________ Linux from Nascent cdrom _______ X $89.95 = $________ how many price each total If ordered before October 1, 1993: X 0.75 = $________ discount California residents add 8.25% sales tax X 1.0825 = $________ sales tax Shipping & handling (US and Canada $5; all others $15) + $_______ = $________ __Check or Money order enclosed amount enclosed __VISA __Mastercard number ____-____-____-____ Expiration date ____/_____ Mon Year ___________________________________________ Signature TERMS: 1. 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. 2. 1 year warranty against material defects. 3. Registered owners are entitled to email support and a 30% discount on a future release of the cdrom. All offers and prices are subject to change without notice. You will receive with your order the Linux from Nascent cdrom and user guide. Please make checks and money orders payable to Nascent Technology. Allow two weeks for delivery. To order your Linux from Nascent cdrom, mail, email or fax a completed order form to: Nascent Technology Linux from Nascent cdrom P.O. Box 60669 Sunnyvale CA 94088-0669 fax: (408) 241-9390 email: nascent@netcom.com =============================================================================== From unknown - MAI 07 00:00:00 1993 Date: Subject: SLS reseller; Linux System Labs Status: O Linux Systems Labs ------> Another Linux distributor US$59.95 for full 30 disk distribution 18300 Tara Dr. Clinton Twp. MI 48036 800-432-0886 =============================================================================== From rjust@delphi.com - MAI 06 00:00:00 1993 Date: Subject: Yggdrasil CD-ROM Status: RO For those that are looking for the Yggdrasil LINUX CD-ROM I am making them available for $49.95. I can be contacted at: rjust@delphi.com 707-769-1648, 707-765-2447 FAX, uonline@infoserv.comi OR It can be frustrating to find all of the files to start using LINUX effectively and this is the quick and dirty way of getting a robust system running. Visa and Mastercard can be used as well. Happy LINUXing....!!! =============================================================================== From nandhr1i@gmis.co.uk - MAI 05 00:00:00 1993 Date: 18 Sep 93 Subject: YGGDRASIL CD-ROM and other stuff; Lasermoon Limited Status: RO Lasermoon supply technical CD-ROM and floppy disk UNIX and DOS utilities, operating systems, documentation etc. We supply and support the yggdrasil CD-ROM version of Linux (termed LGX) and can tailor systems as required. Although some support is included, an update and support contract service is available. In addition, we offer an Internet connection service, advice etc and Consultancy. yggdrasil CDROM 49.95 pounds + VAT Other CD's from 19.95 Delivery 1.50 pounds + VAT All prices are in pounds sterling. European orders will have VAT charged at the current UK rate of 17.5% (subject to change). Lasermoon Limited 2a Beaconsfield Road Fareham Hants PO16 0QB U.K. Tel +44 (0)329 826444 Fax +44 (0)329 825936 =============================================================================== From INMANDMK@VAX1.COMPUTER-CENTRE.BIRMINGHAM.AC.UK - MAI 04 00:00:00 1993 Date: 14 Mar 93 Subject: YGGDRISIL CDROM & SLS reseller; Novatec Systems Status: O Novatec Systems 52 Exeter Rd Selly Oak Birmingham B29 6EX U.K. Tel 44(0)21 456 5759 Fax 44(0)21 455 7472 Currently Novatec systems supply Linux distributions based upon the SLS disk distribution. The kernal source has been reconfigured to match that of the kernal image and the Unix and X window keyboards have been redefined to match the UK keyboard. An extencive library of Linux sources and binaries are available together the Yaggdrsill CDROM distibution. A subscription update service will be available in the near future. SLS disk sets a,b,c 35 pounds + VAT SLS disk sets a,b,c,x 49 pounds + VAT Complete SLS set a,b,c,d,s,t,x 69 pounds + VAT CDROM distribution 60 pounds + VAT Update service POA Delivery 3 pounds + VAT All prices are in pounds serling and European orders will have VAT charged at the current UK rate of 17.% (this may go up on 1-4-93). Credit cards are not excepted, however COD is available. =============================================================================== From stephen@clark.net - MAI 03 00:00:00 1993 Date: 19 SEP 93 Subject: Linux SLS or Slackware Status: O Linux SLS or Slackware Linux is a 32-bit multi-tasking UNIX OS for the PC. 32-bit multi-user/multi-tasking true Unix OS TCP/IP Networking GNU C/C++/Obj-C + other languages X Windows Printed Documentation available All source available * NEW LOW PRICES * 0.97$ for 5.25" disks, 1.23$ for 3.5" disks! o SLS Package (Linux version 0.99p12, SLS version 1.03 most recent update) Full Set includes disks: A1-A4,B1-B7,C1-C3,D1-D2,S1,T1-T3,X1-X10 Full set 5.25" 31 disks $30.00 +S/H Full set 3.5" 31 disks $37.00 +S/H Full set DOS QIC-40 tape $28.00 +S/H linux-sls@clark.net for more info on SLS package: auto-reply o Slackware Package (Linux version 0.99p12, Slackware version 1.03) Full set includes disks: A1-A14,X1-X11,E1-E5,F1 Full set 3.5" 32 disks $31.00 +S/H Full set DOS QIC-40 tape $28.00 +S/H linux-slack@clark.net for more info on Slackware: auto-reply ===== Linux Mail-Order Books: o "Linux Installation and Getting Started" 150+ pg. laser printed professionally bound PostScript manual. Excellent new user guide. $15 with a set or $20 +S/H For a description of this book send mail to linux-welsh@clark.net for an automatic reply. ===== Harware Compatibility Sheet * Send mail to linux-compat@clark.net for a Hardware Compatibility Sheet automated reply For a complete description of all packages mentioned above send mail to linux-all@clark.net and an automatic mailer will reply. ===== All releases include up to date FAQ's, META-FAQ, HOWTO's and most documentation covering Linux. Always shipping the most recent version direct from the net. All Linux material is freely available on the Internet and on many BBS's. You may FTP Linux and the books from TSX-11.MIT.EDU or SUNSITE.UNC.EDU WARRANTY: Files or disks damaged during shipment will be replaced. This offer does not include support from me, Slackware or SLS (although SLS will provide support for a fee). TERMS: Check (5-day hold), money-order, cashier check, bank wire. Credit Card orders via voice phone (No e-mail CC#'s please!) Made payable to Stephen Balbach or Clark Internet Services. * Please add $4 S/H for each order. All orders shipped USPS 2nd-day 1st Class Priority Mail in sturdy 6"x6" cardboard box. CONTACT: Stephen Balbach 5437 Enberend Terrace Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 740-1157 stephen@clark.net Clark Internet Services, home of ClarkNet public dial-up Internet services local to Washington D.C./Baltimore/Northen VA. Send mail to all-info@clark.net for more info about ClarkNet. Full FTP, USENET, SLIP, Clarinet and more... =============================================================================== From pmacdona@sanjuan.uvic.ca - MAI 02 00:00:00 1993 Date: 21 May 93 Subject: Getting SLS on CDROM and floppies; Softlanding Software Status: O Softlanding CDROM Info: The SLS CDROM is $99 for the single, or $199 for the Quarterly subscription. Add $15 for S&H (all prices in US funds). It contains: - the SLS 1.02 packages (features 99p9 kernel and libc 4.3.3) - SLS 1.02 unpacked and pre-installed - the SLS source tree - Werner's Inherited File System (IFS) - mit and contrib X dists - misc X windows srcs (like interviews and the TK X tool kit) - sources for non-SLS things (like snd-kit and rlab) - unsupported Linux patches (like Xenix fs and kdebug) - two boot disks (3 & 5) - at least 1 patch floppy (contains updates) - the booklet, Using SLS The above list is not meant to be comprehensive. Things such as multimedia (sound and graphics support) are a given. Just a few words are in order for a couple of the contents: The first item, the SLS 1.02 distribution, is included in both packed and unpacked form. The unpacked form, of course, allows access to all the distribution contents without having to install the entire system onto a hard drive. Infrequently used man pages and executables may best be used directly from the CD. Inclusion of the packaged release serves several purposes. It allows installing from the CD. It also permits the floppy distribution to be easily generated from the CD, even from DOS! This means that each SLS CD is a miniture floppy distribution producing facility. More importantly, it also means that, even if Linux does not currently have a device driver for your particular CDROM drive, you can still install and use SLS on your hard drive, by copying the files either to DOS floppies or to a DOS hard drive partition, and then installing from there. All that is required is a DOS device driver for your particular CDROM drive. The inherited file system, IFS, is the key to the effective use of the online source and data for read-only media such as CDROM. It allows a read-only directories to be mapped over by a writable directory, such that only the modified files occupy space in the writable directory. Gross networks of symbolic links are unecessary. Complete directory heirarchies are mapped at a stroke, rather than just the contents of one directory at a time. The booklet, Using SLS, has several parts. The first, describes the various installation procedures and options at your disposal, and gives example installs. The second section is of the format "A Day In The Life Of The Linux Hacker". It depicts a somewhat contrived session that attempts to take the user on as complete a tour through the SLS system and it's facilities as possible. Pains are taken not only to describe what kinds of problems are met, but also how and where answers to these problems are found. We end up with a survey of the major subsystems of SLS, touching briefly on topics such as using GhostScript, GCC, term and TeX. The goal of this guide is brevity rather than comprehensiveness, which is better handled by online documentation. ============================================================= AVAILABILITY SLS is available from the address below for a $3.50/disk US ($4.50/disk Canadian) copying charge. Add $1.00/disk for 3 1/2" disks, and $15.00 for shipping and handling. Mail payment, either cheque or money order, in advance, to Softlanding. Visa and Mastercard are now also accepted, Because people keep asking about prices, Softlanding has provided this commonly ordered configurations price sheet: NAME #DISKS SERIES 5 1/4 DISKS 3 1/2 DISKS ============================================================================ TINY 4 a US $29.00 (CDN $33.00) US $33.00 (CDN $37.00) BASE 17 a,b,c,d,s US $74.50 (CDN $91.50) US $91.50 (CDN $108.50) MAIN 24 a,b,c,x US $99.00 (CDN $123.00) US $123.00 (CDN $147.00) FULL 30 a,b,c,x,d,s,t US $120.00 (CDN $150.00) US $150.00 (CDN $180.00) When ordering, ensure that you specify the bootdisk type (3 1/2 or 5 1/4). Softlanding is also now offering support subscriptions for SLS. Individual support, (one user, one machine) is $100.00 per year. Group support, primarily for resellers and corporate sites is $1000.00 per year. CDROM ($99) and QIC-150 tape ($150) also available. Softlanding Software 910 Lodge Ave. Victoria, B.C., Canada V8X-3A8 (604) 360-0188, FAX (604) 385-1292 See Softlanding for a gentle touch down from a DOS bailout. =============================================================================== From tguez@jade.tufts.edu - MAI 01 00:00:00 1993 Date: 20 Jun 93 Subject: SLS reseller; ATC Status: O ANOUNCEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE! * As of June 20, 1993 if you order the entire set of the SLS, you will receive printed documentation of all 152 pages of the Frequently Asked Questions! You will also receive printed copies of all other necessary text files. * The shipping and handling costs changes from $10.00 to $15.00, all other costs remain the same. * Before you mail your order "finger tguez@jade.tufts.edu | more" to see the latest annoucement and pricing. * So don't waste your time downloading 30MG+ of data, it doesn't worth your time and energy! And now that you also get 152 pages of printed documentation, why should you fish around 300+ messages a day tring to get answers to your questions, when you can just sit back, relax and read at your leisure. Besides what is a better way to reduce the traffic on comp.os.linux? Linux is free and can be obtained from numerous ftp sites such as tsx-11.mit.edu and sunsite.unc.edu under GNU license. Downloading the entire SLS with a 9600 baud connection takes about 8 hours, and with a 2400 baud connection about 20 hours. Instead of wasting all this time and energy order the entire SLS on disks for a modest price: US$1.5 copying charge per disk US$1.2 per 3 1/2 disk US$1.0 per 5 1/4 disk US$15.0 Shipping and handling Your *TOTAL* price (includes shipping costs) Series #Disks (3 1/2) (5 1/2) a 4 $25.80 $25.00 a,b,c,d 16 $58.20 $55.00 a,b,c,d,x 26 $85.20 $80.00 a,b,c,d,x,t,s 30 $96.00 $90.00 (all prices are in US$, not including Tax if in MA) Of course one can order individual disks, series or any combinations. Prices may change at any time without notice. Please add 5% tax, if in MA. To order: Mail a check or money order in advance for the entire sum, and receive the disks UPS or by AirMail, as appropriate. NOTE: All disks are verified *twice* before they are mailed. All shipment leave us within a week with a blue UPS label (2nd day air) or Air-Mail, as appropriate. When you order please include: 1) Your name 2) Phone number, (and an email address if possible) 3) a UPS deliverable address 4) The type of *boot* disks you need 5 1/4 or 3 1/2 (note: only disk a1 is required to boot) 5) The type (5 1/4 or 3 1/2) of non-booting disks you would like. Please mail your order to: ATC, Computer Science Dept. 31 Memorial Dr., P.O.Box 504 Avon, MA 02322 Please make check payable to ATC, Computer Science Dept. Questions can be addressed to: tguez@jade.tufts.edu Also available is our SLS accessory disk which contains all the necessary utilities to setup partitions, setup up sls to boot from HD (easily), and a few more invaluable dos/linux utils that do not come with the SLS and are certainly necessary to complete the integration: $1.5 copying charge, $1.0 for 5 1/4 disk or $1.2 for 3 1/2 disk. When a new version of the SLS is available, you may send back your disks to receive a copy of the new version. You will only be charged with a copy charge of the usual $1.5 per disk updated. If any of your disks becomes defective by the time it reaches us, we will replace it for you with the usual $1.0 for 5 1/2 or $1.2 for 3 1/4 for each defective disk. Do not waste time downloading something of that size, order it-- it's worth it. Comments: 1) Any GNU software is freely distributable. Hence, if you want to divide the cost among several friends and use the same installation disks, then that is perfectly legal and a nice way to save money! 2) We don't simply download. The system is installed on a 486/50DX 16MB machine and on a 386/16SX 4MB machine to make sure that the new release is stable. If not, we fix things to make it more stable and useable. =============================================================================== From yggdrasil@netcom.com - MAI 00 00:00:00 1993 Date: 18 Feb 93 Subject: YGGDRASIL CDROM; Yggdrasil Status: O yggdrasil@netcom.com. Reseller and service vendor inquiries welcome. UNIX is a registered trademark of Unix System Laboratories, Inc. Yggdrasil Computing, Incorporated has no affiliation with Unix System Laboratories, Inc. SERVICE VENDORS The LGX beta manual lists a small number of vendors offering support services related to the Yggdrasil Linux/GNU/X distribution. If you or your business would like to offer a service related to LGX, send a description of your business and contact information to yggdrasil@netcom.com. There may also be an advertising section in the production release manuals if there is interest. It would be nice to have a longer list of support vendors to disseminate in the publicity for the production release. If you have ideas for cooperation that you'd like explore, please get in touch. HOW TO GET A FREE COPY If you are a principal maintainer or author of any software or documentation in the distribution, or if you are making some other major contribution that supports the development of the software on this CD (e.g., you organize an FTP site, run a BBS, etc.), then you can get a free copy of the beta release by sending mail to yggdrasil@netcom.com with your name, your postal mailing address and a pointer to your contribution. HOW TO BUY A COPY The beta release is $60, or you can save money and buy the beta release plus the production release when it ships for $99. You can buy a copy from Yggdrasil or from one of the resellers listed below. Yggdrasil's shipping charges and money-back guarantee are described on the direct sales order form below. Resellers have their own shipping charges and return procedures. Yggdrasil does not take credit cards, but most of the resellers do. 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