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Yellow Dog Linux 2.3 Released

Posted by michael on from the smack-oh-ess dept.

pinqkandi writes "Yesterday, TerraSoft Solutions announced its next generation of its PowerPC Linux, Yellow Dog 2.3. New in this version is Kernel 2.4.19, KDE 3.0.1, CUPS printing, and OpenOffice 1.0, among other updates of included applications. It is available immediately from TerraSoft's online store for $30, or $60 if you want personal support for 60 days."

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  1. 30 dollars? by NASAKnight · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Yet another pay-for-linux release. When will they learn that we don't want to pay for linux. I can see where companies would pay for support, but the major selling point of Linux is that it is free. Whenever I tell someone about linux (only when they ask), they alays say "and it's free??? that's impossible! well, I guess it's worth a try." I mean, since you don't LOSE anything to try it out, that makes it a lot more attractive for some people to "make the switch."

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    Fault loves the past, worry loves the future, but content enjoys the present.
  2. I hope they read this... by bochdog · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Why wouldn't you upgrade to a new box and OS from Apple? Linux is cool for servers. I can use my apps with windows and play WC3. Aqua bitch slaps gnome and kde any time of day.

    WARNING: Don't bring your penguing near my Jaguar!

  3. Hmm. by mindstrm · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Can you show any evidence that OS X is one of the " best unix implementations ever written?"

    I mean, other than the proprietary desktop that doesn't even speak X...what makes OSX a GOOD unix?

    (I did not say " good OS" I said " GOOD UNIX"