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Article #596Re: Purchasing Linux in the UK
From: Nigel Barker
Date: Mon, 05 Jun 1995 00:00
Date: Mon, 05 Jun 1995 00:00
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In article <637021315wnr@xabcs.demon.co.uk> Julian A F Bradbury <Julian@xabcs.demon.co.uk> writes: >From: Julian A F Bradbury <Julian@xabcs.demon.co.uk> >Subject: Re: Purchasing Linux in the UK >Date: 31 May 1995 18:33:48 +0100 >> Where can I find Linux on CDROM in the UK, apart from lasermoon? >> And what is the current Slackware release? Can't help on this one as I purchased my kit in the US. I got the Infomagic 4 CD set which is good value although the documentation is poor &/or wrong especially when it comes to configuring XFree86. However if you are doing an upgrade I assume that you won't suffer the same pain as I did due to lack of knowledge. >- Do any of the above installations have any "problems"? > ie, all have a proper installation routine. The standard Slackware installation seems pretty good. >- What's the current kernel number? > (ie really: - how long until the next edition, 1.3.0 ?) 1.2.9 Nigel Barker
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