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Re: [SLE] SuSE Subscription
- From: Christopher Mahmood <ckm@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:57:02 -0800
- Message-id: <20010126125702.L28200@xxxxxxxx>
* Timothy R. Butler (tbutler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) [010125 13:59]:
> I was just over at suse.de looking at SuSE 7.1, and I noticed reference to
> a "subscription" version, is that the same as the Update version in the
> U.S.? Also, is there any chance the update might be at stores this time
> around?
The subscription thing just meant that we paid for shipping and each
release was automatically shipped to you--it turned out to be more
than than it was worth.
> Finally to any SuSE employee who cares to answer, I still like my idea of
> a "RedHat Powertools"-like version* with no manuals but 7-CD's/1 DVD in a
> jewel case, and a small brochure telling new users what to do to start (i.e.
> 5 page quick start guide). To suggest that to the actual powers that be at
> SuSE, should I write the German division for best results?
That's almost what the personal edition is--the handbook is
available on ftp.suse.com (/pub/suse/i386/7.0/docu).
> * For those who have been using Linux for less than two years, you may not
> remember RH Powertools, but what it was, was 5 CD's (IIRC) in a jewel case
> with no support and no manuals, for $25-$35. It was a good thing.(TM)
That's in the same price range as the personal edition, plus
support. You can also buy CDs from CheapBytes.com and similar
companies.
--
Cheers,
Christopher Mahmood
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SuSE Inc., Tel: +1-510-628-3380, x5024
580 Second St., Suite 210 Fax: +1-510-628-3381
Oakland CA 94607 Public Key:
USA http://www.suse.com/~ckm/key.gpg
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> I was just over at suse.de looking at SuSE 7.1, and I noticed reference to
> a "subscription" version, is that the same as the Update version in the
> U.S.? Also, is there any chance the update might be at stores this time
> around?
The subscription thing just meant that we paid for shipping and each
release was automatically shipped to you--it turned out to be more
than than it was worth.
> Finally to any SuSE employee who cares to answer, I still like my idea of
> a "RedHat Powertools"-like version* with no manuals but 7-CD's/1 DVD in a
> jewel case, and a small brochure telling new users what to do to start (i.e.
> 5 page quick start guide). To suggest that to the actual powers that be at
> SuSE, should I write the German division for best results?
That's almost what the personal edition is--the handbook is
available on ftp.suse.com (/pub/suse/i386/7.0/docu).
> * For those who have been using Linux for less than two years, you may not
> remember RH Powertools, but what it was, was 5 CD's (IIRC) in a jewel case
> with no support and no manuals, for $25-$35. It was a good thing.(TM)
That's in the same price range as the personal edition, plus
support. You can also buy CDs from CheapBytes.com and similar
companies.
--
Cheers,
Christopher Mahmood
---------------------------------------------------------------
SuSE Inc., Tel: +1-510-628-3380, x5024
580 Second St., Suite 210 Fax: +1-510-628-3381
Oakland CA 94607 Public Key:
USA http://www.suse.com/~ckm/key.gpg
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