Redhat 9 Linux for $7.33 shipped. 3 cd's, non-retail.

[ironk]

This might be good for people on 56k modem:

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Dunno why they call it "XXX XXX Linux 9 (Shrike)", does it come with free porn? lol.

I tried to checkout, and the shipping fees seem reasonable:

Shipping Method
This is currently the only shipping method available to use on this order.

United States Postal Service (1 x 0.198lbs)
Express Mail $14.15
First-Class Mail $1.33
Priority Mail $4.35
Parcel Post $4.81

 

[Darknight]

They call it "XXX XXX" Linux for the same reason CheapBytes calls theirs "Pink Tie" Linux. Red Hat corporation has threatened legal action to defend their copyright of the "RedHat"(tm) Linux Distribution (c).

 

[LucJoe]

Originally posted by: Darknight
They call it "XXX XXX" Linux for the same reason CheapBytes calls theirs "Pink Tie" Linux. Red Hat corporation has threatened legal action to defend their copyright of the "RedHat"(tm) Linux Distribution (c).

How does changing the name dodge copyright issues?

 

[kt]

Originally posted by: LucJoe

Originally posted by: Darknight
They call it "XXX XXX" Linux for the same reason CheapBytes calls theirs "Pink Tie" Linux. Red Hat corporation has threatened legal action to defend their copyright of the "RedHat"(tm) Linux Distribution (c).

How does changing the name dodge copyright issues?

Good question. But I guess the Linux operating system itself is a GPL, so I don't think Redhat has any claims on it. But they still got the right to not allow other people repackage and distribute it as "Redhat Linux".

 

[lachacg]

This happened about two years ago. Redhat owns the name "Redhat", but not the GPL software. Redhat doesn't want people to advertise "Redhat Linux" since there is a warranty for "Redhat Linux" that you can buy retail. They were afraid that customers would be confused. Redhat asked the mass CD copy places like linuxlabs and cheapbytes to not use the name.

 

[plchan]

or you can download it from linuxiso.org for free.

 

[TTM77]

Originally posted by: plchan
or you can download it from linuxiso.org for free.

Linux is the beast. It just need more supports and user friendly. It's weird that they have the 4 screen kinda thing going on. Too bad I don't know enough programming to modify it as I like.

 

[cpl593h]

Originally posted by: plchan
or you can download it from linuxiso.org for free.

Originally posted by: ironk
This might be good for people on 56k modem:

Not everybody is on a supar 1337 broadband connection dude.

 

[huesmann]

But they should be!

 

[SearchMaster]

Originally posted by: huesmann
But they should be!

Sigh, if only I could. I'm not going to give up my acre on the lake for it though

 

[huesmann]

Hey, we all got priorities. Yours just happen to be different than mine.

 

[FPSguy]

Aim a webcam at the lake and then move somewhere where you can get a broadband connection and watch the lake from your PC ...

 

[elzmaddy]

I distribute copies of RH 9, debian 3.0 R1, and Mandrake 9.1.

For Anandtech users, I am offering a special price of $6.50 SHIPPED anywhere in the US and CANADA for a three-disc set. I will give you a link to my ebay feedback upon request. MY email: jtpx@yahoo.com. I put each disc through an integrity verification and I ship with secure packaging.

About the copyright thing, yes, it is true. I received an email from Red hat teling me to stop using their trademark in my ebay descriptions.

 

[t3ch]

I'm on 56k still, I've ordered linux cd's for a couple dollars online. Good thing for me I made one of my bitches, err friends, download RH9 for me

 

[briansdad]

I am just getting introduced to Linux, and I like what I see so far. I hope this is not too technical a question for you, but do any of your distros support home phone line PNA networks (including the Broadcom 4210 and 4211 chips)?

I tried to modify knoppix, but it's beyond my expertise.

Thanks.

 

[briansdad]

Elzmaddy:

I am just getting introduced to Linux, and I like what I see so far. I hope this is not too technical a question for you, but do any of your distros support home phone line PNA networks (including the Broadcom 4210 and 4211 chips)?

I tried to modify knoppix, but it's beyond my expertise.

Thanks.

 

[vulcanman]

How about having this on a DVD instead ... less discs to swap !

 

[elzmaddy]

Home PNA? Not sure, Linux Questions Forums may be able to give you an answer on that.

Unfortunately, I haven't got a DVD recorder so I cannot make a DVD disc at this time.

 

[huesmann]

Originally posted by: elzmaddy
About the copyright thing, yes, it is true. I received an email from Red hat teling me to stop using their trademark in my ebay descriptions.

Just call your distro "Crimson Cap" or "Scarlet Chapeau"