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Can someone send me a CD of free downloaded software?
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 9:53 pm
by spasticteapot
I'm sorry, but the opprotunity to grab attention was just to good to ignore!
NOTE: I'm not asking for Warez, but instead, Open Source software, or in this case, Linux. Yes, it's legal.
I just snagged a Thinkpad X40, but I'm a total linux n00b. I'd be willing to pay a few bucks for a CD with a disk image of Mepis configured so that ACPI and the rest will work on the Thinkpad.
Yes, this is entirely legal - in fact, it's encouraged.
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:13 pm
by Mr_Roboto
Have you tried downloading it yourself? There are several sites that will allow you to download the Linux distros.
My favorites are:
Linuxiso <<down due to hardware failure>>
distrowatch
Or you can
downloaddirectly from here
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 10:16 pm
by jdhurst
Actually, if you are new to Linux, recognize that it takes some time to learn. When I was learning I paid for boxed sets with support so that I could call the vendor and get assistance. It worked well with me for RedHat, SuSE and to a lesser extent, Gentoo. By now, I can download and roll my own with just Internet support. I do recommend getting a support package. ... JD Hurst
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 11:40 pm
by spasticteapot
jdhurst wrote:Actually, if you are new to Linux, recognize that it takes some time to learn. When I was learning I paid for boxed sets with support so that I could call the vendor and get assistance. It worked well with me for RedHat, SuSE and to a lesser extent, Gentoo. By now, I can download and roll my own with just Internet support. I do recommend getting a support package. ... JD Hurst
Eh. I can bribe people locally with doughnuts. Much cheaper.
My problem is not with installing the software, but in getting it to support my wireless card and power manangement, something that often requires third-party programs to work.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 1:03 am
by BillMorrow
this thread really belongs in the linux conference..
which is where it will wind up, soon, i suspect..
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:15 pm
by spasticteapot
BillMorrow wrote:this thread really belongs in the linux conference..
which is where it will wind up, soon, i suspect..
You're probbably right. However, I recognize that it's a bit much to ask people to give me an optimized disk image.
Hence, I offered to pay for it.