Red Hat Linux 7.1 4.99

[Jokersmoker]

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[DocEnrique]

If anyone would prefer to download it, a list of RedHat mirror sites are here!

 

[timswim78]

Originally posted by: DocEnrique
If anyone would prefer to download it, a list of RedHat mirror sites are here!

True, but not everyone has a broadband connection.

 

[alm4rr]

fyi - version 9 is comin out

 

[ir0nw0lf]

I don't know if Redhat still does it, but they used to offer rebates/discounts on new(er) versions if you had a older version, so this could potentially save someone some $$$. Plus you get some support and some hardprinted docs as well. Good deal in my eyes.

 

[nickdigger]

cheapest s/h = $6

 

[cmv]

You can try CheapBytes.com for any Linux distribution on CD. I don't think their shipping is $6 but it ain't $1 either.

 

[zettler]

I have never used Linux (and even mispronounced it for a long time), but I did receive a free Linux pack from IBM a few weeks ago, so how does this compare?

Also, I thought this OS was supposed to be free but RedHat charges anywhere from $40 to $140+...

What, or where, would someone recomend someone (me) obtain a copy for use as a secondary OS, or for use in a separate PC to perform Tivo type functions and record TV?

Maybe I should wait until I am ready to study this further and perform a more in-depth approach,but hey, I kept telling my (ex-)wife we needed to wait to have kids until we could afford them, and while we did wait, I still cant afford it (cough, child support)!

Thanks!

 

[BlackCatt]

You only have to pay RedHat to purchase the box with the cd's, manuals and support. If you have broadband, you can easily download the cd's from their ftp site and burn them cd yourself. Most distributions are the same in that they have free version available to download but you can also purchase the cd's and manuals either from them or at the store.

 

[zettler]

Originally posted by: BlackCatt
You only have to pay RedHat to purchase the box with the cd's, manuals and support. If you have broadband, you can easily download the cd's from their ftp site and burn them cd yourself. Most distributions are the same in that they have free version available to download but you can also purchase the cd's and manuals either from them or at the store.

Thanks for clearing that up! I thought that might be the case, but like many here, I am VERY literal!

 

[Jugernot]

Originally posted by: alm4rr
fyi - version 9 is comin out

Err.... yah... obviously 9 will be coming out. The real question is when!

8 just came out late last year, I doubt they are going to release 9 this soon.

 

[oaaltone]

Originally posted by: Jugernot

Originally posted by: alm4rr
fyi - version 9 is comin out

Err.... yah... obviously 9 will be coming out. The real question is when!

8 just came out late last year, I doubt they are going to release 9 this soon.

9 is out 3/31 for Redhat Network subscribers, and 4/7 for the public to download/buy.

 

[cisip]

MythTV is a great Linux PVR solution.

 

[zettler]

Originally posted by: cisip
MythTV is a great Linux PVR solution.

WHere can someone with inquiring minds find out a little more about this and where to obtain it - if it is something that one wants?

I know, do a Google (that sounds so crude), but if you know about it (MythTV) and have experience about it, please assist!

Thanks!!!

 

[dlaw]

Originally posted by: olliebg

Originally posted by: Jugernot

Originally posted by: alm4rr fyi - version 9 is comin out

Err.... yah... obviously 9 will be coming out. The real question is when! 8 just came out late last year, I doubt they are going to release 9 this soon.

9 is out 3/31 for Redhat Network subscribers, and 4/7 for the public to download/buy.

Serious? That's cool. It is good time to replace 8. I just don't like 8 much.

 

[Bacinator]

In my email:

Dear <Bacinator>:

You may know that Red Hat Network is the best way to keep your
systems running the latest errata and always up to date. What you
might not know is that Red Hat Network passed the one million users
mark earlier this year. We've listened to valuable feedback and have
added two items of interest to keep those users happy - early release
of Red Hat Linux 9 ISOs and improved technical support.

Beginning March 31, 2003, paid subscribers to Red Hat Network will
have access to Red Hat Linux 9 ISOs - a full week before retail store
and Red Hat FTP availability. Also, Red Hat Network subscribers will
receive dedicated Red Hat Network Technical Support.

Learn more about the benefits of being a Red Hat Network Subscriber:
http://redhat.chtah.com/a/tA$f1ahAJPSNNAMoxTCAKR2Swel/rhat1

To purchase a Red Hat Network subscription:
http://redhat.chtah.com/a/tA$f1ahAJPSNNAMoxTCAKR2Swel/rhat2

Thanks again for using Red Hat Linux. We appreciate all feedback
from our users and hope you enjoy Red Hat Linux 9.

Sincerely,

Red Hat

 

[cmv]

Originally posted by: zettler
I have never used Linux (and even mispronounced it for a long time), but I did receive a free Linux pack from IBM a few weeks ago, so how does this compare?

You can't mispronounce linux. The way you say it is correct. Anyone who says otherwise doesn't know any better as Linus himself (the creator of Linux) holds this same viewpoint. I know I call it "LIE-NIX" while other people seem to say all kinds of things.

What, or where, would someone recomend someone (me) obtain a copy for use as a secondary OS, or for use in a separate PC to perform Tivo type functions and record TV?

For the TV software do a google search on "MythTV". I downloaded but haven't tried it yet. Supposed to be pretty cool! If you are a newbie to Linux I'd recommend starting with something like Mandrake or RedHat but get the latest version instead of trying some crummier version that requires more work.

 

[cmv]

Do you want RedHat 9.0? Try the BitTorrent download solution right now to get it before it is available to everyone else! BitTorrent is like eDonkey (P2P software). See this SlashDot.org story:

http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=03/03/31/1256236&mode=nested

 

[lobadobadingdong]

you don't need broadband to download it, I did 7.1 on a 28.8 modem @24000bps connection in 9 days with download accelerator everytime I lost the modem connection DA paused until I came back around to connect to the isp again. of course it would only take about an hour with my current dsl connection.

 

[us]

Originally posted by: alm4rr
fyi - version 9 is comin out

9's been out a while now

 

[liveordie]

Originally posted by: lobadobadingdong
you don't need broadband to download it, I did 7.1 on a 28.8 modem @24000bps connection in 9 days with download accelerator everytime I lost the modem connection DA paused until I came back around to connect to the isp again. of course it would only take about an hour with my current dsl connection.

well said, if you want something you have to be patient...

 

[wangeth]

Hi, I know nothing about Linux, but want to download and try it. Can anyone tell me what exactly I need to download? The ISO folder on one of the mirrors contains 3.08 GB of CD images...doh. Do I need to get all that?

 

[alm4rr]

I would recommend you do a search on linux here on the various forums on AT and also on the Internet and find the right brand (aka Distribution or 'distro') linux you want to try first, b4 starting to download them


=)

 

[pspada]

Originally posted by: wangeth
Hi, I know nothing about Linux, but want to download and try it. Can anyone tell me what exactly I need to download? The ISO folder on one of the mirrors contains 3.08 GB of CD images...doh. Do I need to get all that?

Try Linuxiso.org. They've got ISOs of all the disks of any distribution of linux, as well as some BSD's, etc. Just the ISOs, and nothing but the ISOs.

In most cases, you can get away with just the first 2 discs of a distribution. But some packages may not therefore be available.

 

[random]

Originally posted by: Jokersmoker
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Jokersmoker

Thanks Jokersmoker for the deal. It's a decent price for the full, retail version until you find out that it's being End-Of-Life'd at the end of the year, meaning they won't be providing updates.