Debian / Slackware
Ludger van den Boom
ludger.v.d.Boom at gmx.net
Fri Nov 5 23:17:09 CET 1999
>
>Hello Jochen,
(Linuxer aus Wesel)
>
>Have you already looked at Debian 2.1 ?
>If you are interested, we also have Slackware 7.0... latest release...
>
>Gerard.
>
>
> From : David Cantrell <david at slackware.com> tue Nov 02 99
>19:02
> To : slackware-announce at slackware.com wed Nov 03 99
>13:48
> Subj : Announcing Slackware 7.0
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>(we apologize for the late announcement...but it's only late by a few days :)
>
>Announcing Slackware Linux 7.0!
>
>Check it, yo. The second major release for 1999, Slackware Linux 7.0 marks
>an important milestone for the Slackware Linux distribution, we have now
>moved to the third major C library, the GNU libc version 2 (glibc2). Making
>this change and maintaining Slackware's known stability took a while, but we
>are sure you will enjoy it. There are also many improvements to the
>installation and configuration process for Slackware, as well as updated
>versions of GNOME, KDE, and XFree86. Slackware Linux 7.0 is out most
>advanced *and* user-friendly release ever.
>
>>From the beginning, Slackware has offered a stable and secure Linux
>distribution for UNIX veterans as well as an easy-to-use system for
>beginners. Slackware includes everything you'll need to run a powerful
>server or workstation. Each Slackware package follows the setup and
>installation instructions from its author(s), offering you the most stable
>and easily expandable setup.
>
>Here are some of the advanced features of Slackware 7.0:
>
>- Runs the 2.2.13 version of the Linux kernel from ftp.kernel.org
>
>- Generic IDE (bare.i) and SCSI (scsi.s) boot images work work with nearly
> all Intel-based (and compatible) computer systems. Additional
> precompiled kernels (60 varieties in all) and boot images provide
> specialized support for hardware such as new Adaptec aic7xxx 7890 SCSI
> controllers, parallel-port IDE devices, IBM PS/2 machines with the
> Microchannel bus, SGI Visual Workstations, Symmetrical Multiprocessing
> machines, and much much more.
>
>- System binaries linked with the GNU C Library, version 2.1.2 (glibc-2.1.2)
>
>- Includes libc 5.4.46 shared libraries, for backwards compatibility with
> previous releases.
>
>- XFree86 3.3.5, plus X servers for Neomagic, Intel i740, and Voodoo 3
> chipsets.
>
>- GhostScript and APS-filter included to support many common PC printers.
> Among these are:
> HP670, HP690, HP850, HP855, HP870, HP890, HP1100 and HP1600
>
>- A complete, robust, and scalable solution for your enterprise-wide
> computing needs.
>
>- Installs both egcs-1.1.2 and gcc-2.7.2.3 compilers to provide a more
> flexible development environment. By default, C code compiles with gcc,
> C++ code compiles with egcs (or specify your own site-wide defaults by
> setting the 'gcc' and 'g++' links in /usr/bin). There's also an
> optional gcc-2.9.5.tgz binary package.
>
>- Apache 1.3.9 web server with Dynamic Shared Object (DSO) support
> pre-configured to run right out of the box.
>
>- PCMCIA, CardBus, and APM support for laptops. (pcmcia-cs-3.0.14)
>
>- New development tools, including the GNU readline library and S-Lang.
>
>- Includes Netscape Communicator version 4.7.
>
>- The K Desktop Environment version 1.1.2 is fully integrated into the
> Slackware distribution.
>
>- GNOME is also available for those wishing to us it.
>
>- Stays crispy in milk.
>
>- Updated versions of the Slackware package management tools, making it
> easy to add, remove, upgrade, and make your own Slackware packages.
>
>- Large repository of contributed software compiled and ready to run. This
> includes various window managers, support for 3Dfx gaming cards, JDK, and
> more (see /contrib).
>
>- Many more improved and upgraded packages, including:
> apmd_3.0beta8-1, bzip2-0.9.0c, cdrecord-1.8a29, cvs-1.10,
>e2fsprogs-1.15,
> emacs-20.4, fetchmail-5.1.2, gpm-1.17.8, gv-3.5.8, ibcs-2.1-981105,
> ipchains-1.3.9, libgr-2.0.13, loadlin-1.6a, pciutils-1.10,
> man-pages-1.5g, minicom-1.82-3, modutils-2.1.121, net-tools-1.52,
> netkit-routed-0.12, nfs-server-2.2beta46, perl-5.005_03, pidentd-2.8.3,
> pine 4.20, procmail-3.13.1, procps-2.0.2, procinfo-16, python-1.5.2,
> Qt-1.44, rpm2targz, samba-2.0.5a, sendmail-8.9.3, shadow-19990607,
> svgalib-1.4.0, kde-1.1.2, October GNOME, Netscape Communicator 4.7
>
>- Installs to a native Linux (ext2fs) partition for maximum performance, or
> into a \LINUX directory on an existing Windows FAT/FAT32 partition using
> the Linux UMSDOS filesystem. With UMSDOS, you can install a complete
> Linux system without repartitioning your hard drive!
>
>- Another Slackware exclusive: Slackware's ZipSlack installation option is
> the fastest, _easiest_ Linux installation ever. ZipSlack provides a
> full-featured text-based Linux system as a 37 megabyte ZIP archive.
> Simply unzip on any FAT or FAT32 partition, edit your boot partition in
> the LINUX.BAT batch file, and you can be running Linux in less than five
> minutes. Even boots on machines with only 4MB of RAM. The ZipSlack
> installation includes everything you need to network with Linux
> (including Ethernet, token ring, SLIP and PPP), develop Linux
> applications with C, C++, and Perl, and extend the system with
>additional
> software packages such as X. A ZipSlack system will even fit on a Zip
> disk, so you can carry a personal Linux system with you to run on any
> PC with a Zip drive.
>
>- ZipSlack has now been expanded to offer a complete Slackware system,
> including a fully configured KDE setup. This new edition of ZipSlack
> requires around 800MB of hard disk space.
>
>HOW TO DOWNLOAD SLACKWARE:
>
>The full version of Slackware Linux 7.0 is available for free download from
>the central Slackware site at Walnut Creek CDROM:
>
> ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/linux/slackware-7.0/
>
>The ZipSlack version of Slackware is also available from Walnut Creek CDROM:
>
> ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/linux/slackware-7.0/zipslack/
>
>BigSlack is available from Walnut Creek CDROM:
>
> ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/linux/slackware-7.0/bigslack/
>
>A list of alternate download sites (which may take a few days to catch up)
>can be found here:
>
> ftp://ftp.cdrom.com/pub/linux/slackware-7.0/MIRRORS.TXT
>
>
>OFFICIAL SLACKWARE CDROM SET:
>
>Or, purchase the Slackware Linux 7.0 four CDROM set from Walnut Creek CDROM.
>This is the official release of Slackware on CDROM, and has many enhanced
>features, including:
>
> - Easy bootable CDROM installation. If your machine can boot a CDROM,
> just boot the first disc to begin the installation process.
> - Fully installed bootable live CDROM -- just boot the second disc and
> run a full Linux system right off the disc, including networking,
> development, and X with no installation necessary. Makes the
> ultimate Linux rescue disc!
> - The latest GNU archives from prep.ai.mit.edu.
> - A full CDROM of Linux archives, including binaries and source code
> for hundreds of additional applications and utilities.
> - Technical support via telephone or email.
>
>The price for the Slackware Linux CDROM set is $39.95 plus shipping.
>Slackware is also available by subscription -- we produce an updated
>Slackware
>Linux set about every five months. When we have a new version we ship it to
>you and bill your credit card $24.95 plus shipping. Shipping is $5 in the
>USA,
>Canada, and Mexico for First Class. Overseas is $9 PER ORDER. There is an
>additional $3 COD charge (USA Only). UPS Blue Label (2nd day) [USA Only] is
>$10 PER ORDER, UPS Red Label (next day) [USA Only] is $15 PER ORDER. Federal
>Express (next day) [USA Only] is $20 PER ORDER.
>
>Ordering Information:
>
> From our web site:
> http://www.cdrom.com
>
> Telephone orders:
> 1 800 786-9907 (24 hour toll free Sales)
> +1 925 674-0783 (24 hour sales)
> +1 925 603-1234 (9-5 M-F tech support)
> +1 925 674-0821 (FAX)
>
> Email orders:
> orders at cdrom.com (For placing an order)
> info at cdrom.com (For requesting more information or
> for customer service questions)
> support at cdrom.com (For technical questions and support)
>
> Or, send a check or money order to:
>
> Walnut Creek CDROM
> 4041 Pike Lane, Suite F
> Concord, CA 94520
> USA
>
>
>Have fun! :^)
>
>-+-
>Patrick J. Volkerding <volkerdi at slackware.com>
>David Cantrell <david at slackware.com>
>Logan Johnson <logan at slackware.com>
>Chris Lumens <chris at slackware.com>
>Visit Slackware on the web at http://www.slackware.com!
>
>-+- GoldED/LNX 3.0.1-dam2
> ! Origin:Sultanic Incarnation BBS (+31)-478-539643, VFC (2:2802/154)
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