OK I may have mentioned some of this before, but I will post again...SuSE is good value for money. I will make a couple of points. 1) My LUG has been supplied with free boxed sets by SuSE UK.......they are eagerly awaited and really do the rounds. Despite the fact that everyone has access to a FREE installation of the best distro around......many of the members buy a boxed set as well. They recognise the value of the distribution, and want to have their on copies to hand. Our LUG has changed from predominately Mandrake to predominately SuSE. Despite having to explain to the wife why 2 copies of the same software arrive at the house within a few days...I always buy a boxed set for myself as well....In fact I have just taken out a subscription for the upgrades. I would spend more on 1 nite out.... only with SuSE I get months of fun and mental stimulation.( I also use it as a work tool....not just as a passtime). 2) I am in business...and have found that being the cheapest is not always the best. Don't get me wrong.....I like a bargin.....but SuSE does a lot of development and is associated with many market leaders. I think they have also been putting a lot of effort into promoting an image more suited to a market leader. People expect to pay a proper price for support and service,and there have been no increases for a long time....yet the product has moved on. I have had people thank me for the reintroduction to SuSE. There are so many distros around now......the winners are either going to have to give the best support or aim towards a particular niche market. Don't get me wrong.....I am not advocating a blank cheque here.......but we al have to be realistic. Regards Brian -- ----------------------------------------------------- Brian Galbraith Default Key 0x63EBA765 (DH/DSA) http://seattle.keyserver.net:11371/pks/lookup?op=get&search=0x63EBA765 ICQ 79205734 ----------------------------------------------------- -- To unsubscribe send e-mail to suse-linux-e-unsubscribe@suse.com For additional commands send e-mail to suse-linux-e-help@suse.com Also check the FAQ at http://www.suse.com/support/faq