6 Re-Packagers

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This section lists re-packagers of the Linux distributions listed above. In other words, the people selling the software below probably do not maintain or support the software itself.

6.1 InfoMagic Developer's Resource CD-ROM kit

Distributor:

InfoMagic, Inc.
PO Box 30370. Flagstaff, AZ 86003-0370

Net: info@infomagic.com
WWW: http://www.infomagic.com
Vox: (800)-800-6613 (orders), (520)-526-9852 (tech support)
Fax: (520)-526-9573

Provider's Description:

The InfoMagic Linux Developer's Resource is a complete snapshot of the sunsite.unc.edu and tsx-11.mit.edu archives. It also includes the complete GNU software collection (in source form). The following Linux distributions are included on the discs: Slackware, Bogus, Debian, SLS, TAMU, MCC, and JE (Japanese Extensions).

The Slackware distribution has been completely unpacked allowing many packages to be run directly from the disc. Sources for all the packages in Slackware are also included.

The Linux HOWTO documents have been formatted for use with the Microsoft Multimedia Viewer (which is included) to allow browsing and full-text search under Microsoft Windows. InfoMagic also includes complete archives of the linux mailing lists.

InfoMagic also distributes the "Installation and Getting Started Guide", by Matt Welsh as well as Linux T-Shirts.

Ordering:

The 3-CD set is $25/copy. Shipping within the US is $5 (USPS Priority Mail), outside the US $10 (International Airmail), FedEx and UPS on request. Orders may be placed via phone, fax, or email (a PGP key is available: finger orders@InfoMagic.com). We accept Visa, Mastercard, and AMEX. 1-year subscriptions are available for $150 (within the US) and $175 (outside the US) including shipping. A 1 year subscription consists of 6 releases, one every two months or so.

Internet Access:

The contents of the CD's may be found at either http://www.infomagic.com , ftp://ftp.uu.net/vendor/InfoMagic/cd-roms/linux .

Support:

We provide installation tech support by phone and email. The set includes a 30-page quick-start. No support contracts yet.

Last Freeze Date:

21 Mar 1995. Updates about every two months. The Slackware release is 2.2.0.

Entry last modified:

27 April 1995.

6.2 Morse Linux Quarterly CD-ROM

Morse Telecommunications, Inc.
162 West Park Avenue, 2nd floor
Long Beach, NY 11561

Net: order@morse.net (orders)
support@morse.net (info)
WWW: http://www.morse.net
FTP: ftp://www.morse.net
Vox: (800) 60-MORSE (orders), (516) 889-8610 (tech support)
Fax: (516) 889-8665

Hours: 9AM - 5PM EST, Monday through Friday. Fax available 24 hours.

Provider's Description:

The Linux Quarterly CDROM contains the complete contents of tsx-11.mit.edu, one of the most popular Internet Linux sites which provides both source and binaries of major Linux distributions, utilities, source code and documentation. The CD-ROM also includes the complete contents of prep.ai.mit.edu, the repository of the FSF's GNU source archives, is included.

For first-time users, the Quarterly CDROM contains a Microsoft Windows(tm) front-end to assist the user in creating boot disks that can be used to install Linux directly from The Linux Quarterly CDROM. Support for the UMSDOS filesystem is now also included. This gives the user the ability to install Linux directly to an MSDOS system without having to repartion their hard drive.

We also sell a Slackware Professional Linux 2.2 which is a 4 CD-ROM set (shipping early May). See above under Commercial Distributions.

Ordering:

Orders may be placed via phone, fax or email as listed above. The Linux Quarterly CDROM is priced at $29.95 plus $5 shipping and handling per order. Existing customers may upgrade for $22.95 plus S/H.

Miscellaneous:

The contents of the Quarterly CDROM, the cover artwork in JPEG format, and the text of the USENET announcement can be found on the following FTP sites:

        tsx-11.mit.edu:/pub/linux/advertisements/TLQ-Spring94.tar.z
        sunsite.unc.edu:/pub/Linux/distributions/cdrom/TLQ-Spring94.tar.z

Last Freeze Date:

November 1994. Releases every three months.

Entry last modified:

27 April 1995

6.3 Trans-Ameritech Linux plus BSD CD-ROM

Distributor:

Trans-Ameritech
2342A Walsh Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95051

Net: info@trans-am.com
WWW: <none>
Vox: (408)-727-3883
Fax: (408)-727-3882

Provider's Description:

Trans-Ameritech has published 6 releases of Linux by the end of 94. CD-ROM based on the Slackware distribution of Linux with all the sources plus full uncompressed filesystem plus NetBSD source and binary distribution. The current full release is Release 4 and a Supplement 2 is also available with updates and additional software. The previous releases cover Linux from 0.99 p.9 (on the SLS release) to the current versions and have FreeBSD, NetBSD and the original 386BSD.

The latest upgrades and patches are always available through Trans-Ameritech Linux BBS (408)980-9840. It's free for all Trans-Ameritech customers.

Our distribution is targeted for DOS users who want an easy migration path upwards, rather for UNIX experts.

We have the only release that can be installed on a DOS-partioned disk without disturbing DOS. After installation, we have a program you can run from COMMAND.COM that boots Linux. In the next release, we will give you the ability to install, configure, and run Linux from within Windows.

Availability and Ordering:

The Internet price for Linux Supplement CD 2 is $20

The price for our current (Release 4) Linux Plus CD is $30

The price for a package order: Linux Plus CD (Release 4) and Linux Supplement 2 CD (Trans-Ameritech Linux Package) in one shipment is - $40

You can order by e-mail, by phone, fax, or by sending a check or money order.

If you order with a credit card (VISA, MC, American Express) please indicate the card number, expiration date and your mailing address.

The order will be processed and the CD shipped the same day.

Shipping and handling in US is $5, Canada/Mexico $6, Overseas $8. COD is available in the US only for $4.50.

California residents please add sales tax.

Annual subscriptions (4 releases) are available for $80 plus S&H. (note: there are 4 shipments in a subscription) Example subscription in US is: $80 + $5 x 4 = $100 Subscription in Europe/Japan etc. is: $80 + $8 x 4 = $112

Miscellaneous:

If you have any further questions, please contact us at the above address, or (408) 727-3883, FAX (408) 727-3882, or info@trans-am.com

Last Freeze Date:

Mid-October 1994. Updates about once a quarter.

Entry last modified:

11 Jan 1995.

6.4 Linux Systems Labs

Distributor:

Linux Systems Labs
49884 Miller Ct
Chesterfield, MI 48047-2333

Net: info@lsl.com
WWW: <not yet, up soon>
Vox: (810)-716-1700
Fax: (800)-432-0556

Provider's Description:

We sell Slackware (all 50 disks and I&GS) for $69.95 (updated weekly), resell the Yggdrasil CDROM and bundle the latest version of Slackware with Motif (version1.2.4) for $215.00 (Motif alone for $175.00). We currently print LDP documents duplex on a 600 DPI laser printer. We publish Dr. Linux, an impressive compendium (1170 pages) of the Linux Documentation Project for $49.95 and include a free CD with purchase. A free CD also comes with our other book, Linux: Getting Started (550 pages), which sells for $29.95.

Our newest product is Just Logic SQL Database Manager. It is an interactive multiuser SQL server+client for Linux. It also includes C++ class descriptions and API for interfacing with C and C++.

Ordering:

See above for prices. We take MasterCard, Visa and American Express and will discount all products (except SQL) 20% for internet customers.

Last Freeze Date:

8 Feb 1995. New releases monthly.

Entry last modified:

9 Feb 1995.

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