Converting "Dozies" (was Re: [ale] OT: winxp upgrade...)

[Geoffrey]

Jeff Hubbs wrote:
> I bought a boxed SuSe once but for the most part I download whatever
> distro I care to mess with that's available for free download.

I do much the same.  I've purchased two copies of SuSE, (8.1 just last 
week).  I've purchased a couple box sets of RH, one of Mandrake, and one 
of TurboLinux.

> But I also want to be able
> to Linux up 20 machines at no additional cost and I want to be able to
> formulate my own distro or modify an existing one if I care to do that.

We again agree.  This is one reason I don't have a big problem with 
spending the bucks for a box set, although I've downloaded many more 
then I've purchased.

> I am not moved to jump out and throw money at Mandrake in response to
> their recent pleas if only because I don't know how they got in trouble
> and I'm not in a position to know.

Go and read the info regarding their financial problems.  They're pretty 
honest.  Talks about how they pulled in some suits to expand and figured 
out that's not the way to go.  They're trying to get back to the basics. 
  I did pay the $60 and joined the club, because I use Mandrake quite a 
bit and feel it's an investment in Linux.

-- 
Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

The latest, most widespread virus?  Microsoft end user agreement.
Think about it...

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