Re: SuSE 9.0 DVD version

From: HippyFreak (draco_ravenloft_at_email.com)
Date: 01/17/04 

Date: 17 Jan 2004 14:44:38 -0800

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> >> HippyFreak wrote:
> >>
> >> > Anyone know where I might find the DVD edition of SuSE 9.0 Personal?
> >> >
> >> > I've heard rumours of such a creature existing, but I've found nowhere
> >> > selling it. I've got a CompUSA in there area, and a list of websites
> >> > selling for between $35 & $40 but I was hoping to take up less of my
> >> > rapidly depleting deskspace by getting the install on fewer discs.
> >> > I'm running off an FTP installation now, but that's a bit inconvenient
> >> > when I break things due to the 5 - 8hr d/l time (cable's fast but 2GB
> >> > is a LOT).
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > Thanks.
>
> If you are looking to save a few $$$, pick up the the upgrade version of
> 9.0 pro. It includes the same disk media as the regular professional, but
> at slightly lower price, ~$30, however it includes only the administration
> guide as far as manuals. You probably won't find this retail, I purchased
> directly from SuSE.

cool, that's an idea. ~sigh~ whatever happened to the good ol' days
when each distro had their regular version, and either that was it, or
a deluxe version that came with more books. And it was all yours for
the extravigant price of 10 - 20 USD?