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because i don't have an internet connection where i live right now, and i like having the latest version on CD for other installs.
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i see.
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it sucks i dont' have an internet connection at home, but oh well.
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I'm waiting on a Ubuntu cd from www.on-disk.com (any experience with them?) at under $6 including s&h I don't see how I could go wrong.
Supposedly a percentage of each cd supports linux developers.
Supposedly a percentage of each cd supports linux developers.
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why not use shipit?
its the official, free method of getting ubuntu
cant you just downlload it? or are you capped/on dial up ?
its the official, free method of getting ubuntu
cant you just downlload it? or are you capped/on dial up ?
TRY MY SUGGESTIONS AT YOUR OWN RISK
Master of puppets Im pulling your strings, blinded by me, you cant see a thing. Master! Master!
Master of puppets Im pulling your strings, blinded by me, you cant see a thing. Master! Master!
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The easiest way to get ubuntu, if you're restricted by dial-up, is to go to your nearest reputable magazine store and pick up a linux mag.
I like the linux format mags, they come with different distros for under £7.00 in the UK.
I like the linux format mags, they come with different distros for under £7.00 in the UK.
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Originally Posted by jbennet 
why not use shipit?
its the official, free method of getting ubuntu
cant you just downlload it? or are you capped/on dial up ?
3MB DSL, just to many other things to do. (And I prefer 'hard copies')
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Originally Posted by iamthwee
The easiest way to get ubuntu, if you're restricted by dial-up, is to go to your nearest reputable magazine store and pick up a linux mag.
I like the linux format mags, they come with different distros for under £7.00 in the UK.
Totally new to linux.... didn't know they had linux mags. (cd-rom in cover I assume?)
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>3MB DSL, just to many other things to do. (And I prefer 'hard copies')
Basically, if you have broadband and a cd-burner, you can download the ubuntu .ISO and burn it to disc.
On winXp I like using the following ISO recorder, it's free.
http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm
>Totally new to linux.... didn't know they had linux mags. (cd-rom in cover I assume?)
Yes, ubuntu is always red hot, so you can more or less expect at least one magazine to have the cd/dvd on the cover. I'm not sure what the story is over in the US, but I'd imagine it to be similar to the UK.
Basically, if you have broadband and a cd-burner, you can download the ubuntu .ISO and burn it to disc.
On winXp I like using the following ISO recorder, it's free.
http://isorecorder.alexfeinman.com/isorecorder.htm
>Totally new to linux.... didn't know they had linux mags. (cd-rom in cover I assume?)
Yes, ubuntu is always red hot, so you can more or less expect at least one magazine to have the cd/dvd on the cover. I'm not sure what the story is over in the US, but I'd imagine it to be similar to the UK.
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I use "deepburner" (free version available)
just download the 600-700mb .iso and burn it.
just download the 600-700mb .iso and burn it.
TRY MY SUGGESTIONS AT YOUR OWN RISK
Master of puppets Im pulling your strings, blinded by me, you cant see a thing. Master! Master!
Master of puppets Im pulling your strings, blinded by me, you cant see a thing. Master! Master!
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