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creedon:

quote:Originally posted by Calum:
don't bother ever buying anything, just download or get a copy of whatever linux software you want, and if you like it, make a donation to the company or charoty that is responsible for that distribution. You don't say where you are in the world, so recommanding mailorder is difficult, i heard of a good US based one, but cannot remember what it is, here is a similar service in England: www.yourlinux.co.uk these guys download full linux distributions and i think some other systems and software using their broadband connection, then sell the CDs at cost price, a few quid per order and so on.
If you have broadband yourself, just download a full distro yourself, try going to www.linuxiso.com for a few ideas on which one to get, and also for some installation documents.
The good thing about getting and installing linux is that nobody will charge you for it, you just use it, then you make any contributions, money or skills, that you want to. Good luck, and i hope you enjoy using linux!   :D  
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I'm gonna disagree with you.  I ALWAYS pay for my distro.  The cost isn't anywhere near what MS charges for their products, and a lot of the companies that produce them are really shoestring operations.  They've got to eat, pay bills, have shelter and whatnot too, so I don't object to paying a reasonable amount for their product.  If we users don't support or favorite distros, they won't be able to continue in business.  By paying for your distro, you actually support the whole Linux community.

Calum:
yes, yes, yes, i am not saying you shouldn't pay for it, i am only saying, you can try it and then pay for it if it was worth it, i am also saying that people can pay according to when they can, and how much they can afford. I am mainly saying, isn't that a good idea? i am not saying don't pay if you want, i am only saying, this whole setup is another sensible thintg about linux.

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