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Old 08-11-2003, 03:42 PM   #1
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Buying or downloading

WHat's the difference with a bought RH 9 (or any linux) and downloaded product.
 
Old 08-11-2003, 03:46 PM   #2
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Less support. Less convienent.
 
Old 08-11-2003, 03:47 PM   #3
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basically less support is the only difference....wow
 
Old 08-11-2003, 04:01 PM   #4
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If you've only got a 56k modem you might want to buy from an online seller - the distributions are extremely cheap

For example - www.yourlinux.com

Slackware 9 - £2
Mandrake 9.1 3 cd set - £6
 
  


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