Ok, you're crazy, and here's why: Linux itself is only the kernel and source code (plus whatever else you get when you un TAR the kernel source file). The Distributions themselves (Corel, RedHat, SuSE, TurboLinux, etc, etc, etc) are not only the kernels, but also a whole bunch of additional programs and applications as well as printed manuals, step-by-step setup instructions, etc... For example, YaST and YaST2, SuSE Firewall, and the RedHat Package Manager are all examples of software that was designed by companies to add value to THEIR particular distribution of Linux and supplimentary software. Anyway, what's the difference between buying an "official" copy versus downloading an "Evaluation" copy for free? Simple: You get it all in one set of disks, you get a certain amount of support, you get printed manuals (usually), and you don't have to take the time to download it all yourself. At 04:51 PM 10/1/00, Christopher Susi wrote:
Call me crazy, but isn't Linux and all distributions suppose to be free? What would be the difference between an eval vs. a liscensed copy? f
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