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    Ubuntu free CDs?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by aigle, Feb 10, 2006.

  1. aigle

    aigle Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, has anybody tried Ubuntu free CDs from this link? I wonder if it is really totally free or their are hidden costs( sorry to say).

    https://shipit.ubuntu.com/

    Any experience about this order?
     
    aigle, Feb 10, 2006
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    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    yup, they got here in about 4 weeks or a bit less. Mine shipped from France if I remember correctly.

    It's free what are you gonna lose, just order!
     
    qwester, Feb 10, 2006
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    daacon Notebook Evangelist

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    You can dowmload the ISO image as well (assuming you are not on Dialup)

    I ran Unbuntu for a while - it worked well - reconized all my devices installed flawlessly.

    Good Luck............dy
     
    daacon, Feb 10, 2006
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    When I asked for em, they ran out. Apparently it said it would contact me if they get more but I guess they been out for 3 months :p
     
    iOsiris, Feb 10, 2006
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    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    I got mine a couple of weeks ago (ordered in early JAN). I had ordered newer ones becuase I gave away my old ones to a friend who wanted to try them (promoting open source :p)

    Did you order one of the standard options, cause they say if you order something none standard it may take longer. For me I got one of each, since this is the least quantity option!
     
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    SoFloAcer Notebook Geek

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    I as well ordered one of each (PC, 64bit PC, and Mac), and they arrived about three weeks later. I haven't had a chance to play with the OS yet, but look forward to it.

    They definitely are free though.
     
    SoFloAcer, Feb 10, 2006
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    aigle Notebook Consultant

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    Thank all. I just ordered one CD for PC( hoping they will send both install and live one). I have no Mac or 64 bit PC. Initially I just wnt to try,if good I can order more. I don,t find any of my friends interesred, so I don,t want to waste them to order in big amount. I would have preferred to download but I have dial up ony.

    It,s really pleasant to see anything on the internet really free in the hard form,even the shipping cost is not there, I am so surprised.

    I want to ask, can I make copies from them, is it possible and legal?
     
    aigle, Feb 11, 2006
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  8. qwester

    qwester Notebook Virtuoso

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    The package comes with the 2 cds, a live and an install.

    Of course they are copiable and it is legal. After all it is identical to the download and it is open source. In fact this is what it says on the back of the package: "Ubuntu is software libre. You are legally entitled and encouraged to copy, share and redistribute this CD for yourself and your friends. Share the spirit of Ubuntu!"

    I like that statement :)

    BTW Kubuntu, the KDE edition of Ubuntu, is free to download but not free to order, you have to pay shipment which isn't too bad! Anyway personally I like Ubuntu (Gnome) better.
     
    qwester, Feb 11, 2006
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