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SuSE 6 Released
UU7 wrote in to say that
SuSE 6 international
is now out for those of us who haven't mastered the German
language. I know CowboyNeal will be snagging it.
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http://www.suse.com/ftp.html
enjoy
ant22
Try clicking on that little orange lizard
and see where it takes you.
I don't really think so. Considering that RH has finally made the version 5 stable ( by making 5.2 ) I think they are not gonna make 6 until somewhere inthe second half in the year... Just my opinion mind you
And if you do shell out the money, you get a damn fine manual to go with it.
Then get a job ou slacker...
I tried Debian 2.1, TurboLinux, and Redhat 5.2.
Why is SuSE different, or how?
If you want a commercial distribution, I recommend: TurboLinux 3.0.1.
As of January 19, 1999 TurboLinux 3.0.1 is now available both by FTP and on CD-ROM. The CD set retails for $49.95 and includes the distribution, full source code, a copy of Corel WP8 for Linux, and a full-size 250-page installation & usage manual. (A total of 3 CDs and one book, plus an attractive box). You can order online right now. is now available both by FTP and on CD-ROM. The CD set retails for $49.95 and includes the distribution, full source code, a copy of Corel WP8 for Linux, and a full-size 250-page installation & usage manual. (A total of 3 CDs and one book, plus an attractive box). You can order online right now.
It isn't just because you've used it. :) I used
both, and although I spent much time with RedHat,
SuSE was *far* more usable, immediately. I was
very pleased that there didn't seem to be anything
like the learning curve that RedHat required (even
after I had installed various other distros...
Wolfkin.
wolfkin@freedomspace.net
Out of curiosity, why do you suggest TurboLinux 3.0.1? You sound like you work for Pacific HiTech... Isn't Turbo Linux just an old version of Red Hat? I've heard that all the hype about Turbo Linux being the #1 Linux in Japan is total bullshit and that the leading distribution in Japan is Red Hat, period. Inflated stats always come back to haunt you, you know.
Subject says it all.
Please ignore this line, it's just here to work around some broken Perl script...
Linux mall will probably have a SuSE CD (not the complete SuSE package, just a CD) for about US$2.00 + delivery sometime in the near future.
If you really want to burn your own CD, then check out the SuSE web page ( http://www.suse.com or http://www.suse.de ) - look at the package explainations. I *believe* the _required_ packages are marked as required. You DO need to hunt for the right page on their server, it isn't in an obvious location, and unfortunately, I don't remember exactly where it is. If you do burn your own CD, could you post a run-down of your endeavor?
Personally, I'm just going to shell out the US$50.00 or so, but then, I'm not in your situation.
Best of luck with the treatments.
YAY!!!
yeah i got the dough right here for version 6 but none would sell me a copy. the only thing i could do is to grab it.
Has anyone tried XFcom? Did you notice if it supports the Neomagic chipset at anything better than 640x480x16? That's the only reason I'm not already running Linux on my laptop.
Same opinion here : used red hat and Suse and found Suse much more useable and functional. Everything that is on the 5 cds installs flawlessly, which is not my experience with RH. Also it comes with a larger selection of software than RH, especially in the sound/image/multimedia field. I guess RH is more on the cutting edge (glibc2 has been in rh for 1 year), whereas suse keeps you on the safe side.
parnaud@cybercable.fr
Geesh, its an ftp server. One doesnt just set their max users to 10,000 and watch it work. You set it to the max your bandwidth and server can handle. Don't bitch about something you may know nothing about.
downloading sucks..you eat up all the bandwidth
that i wanna use for mp3s and porn!
buy the boxed set, get a nice book, and ensure
SusE's financial stability!!
Kether
This is great!
;~)
I just ordered my copy last night! I'm Psyched!
This made my day!
-------------------------------------------- It looks just like a Telefunken U-47! -Frank Zappa
Do you doubt that the next version of redhat will be numbered 6.0 and will include the 2.2 kernel?
The benefits of 2.2 are too great to wait long.
I've got the bandwidth and drive space to download SUSE, but I can't use the disk space for long, so I'll have to put it on CDs.
What files do I put where on which CDs to create an installable distribution?
I found a site that tells you how to do this with RedHat, anything similar for SUSE?
You are forgetting one of the nice things about Linux. Do it yourself!
Jake drop me an email and I'll burn you a copy of RedHat 5.1 and send it to you for free. I'll pay shipping too. It's not quite the latest and greatest, but the price is right. jfox@airmail.net
Looks like from the old US page that it's glibc2 based (probably good with all the RPMs made for RH 5.x out there that my SuSE-5.3-using friend has so much trouble with).
I saw another interesting thing on the FTP site, though. Stuff in the Changelog like:
++++ bowman:
- checks for Linux/Alpha
So is Linux-Alpha supported now? It's hard to tell from the readmes on the site.
-- Rick
I've been running an earlier version of TurboLinux (1.2?) on one of my machines (main distro is SuSE 5.3) and found it to be a VERY thoughtful distribution. It uses Red Hat merely as a point of departure, and does a lot to help the user along. Red Hat distros always leave me feeling a tad 'stranded' after install.
**>>BELCH
Strange things with their networking code? Can you elaborate?
The copper bosses killed you, Joe. 'I never died', said he.
But I figured I wouldn't since the 6.0 directory didn't have the 2.2final kernel. (Thank god, considering the ldd ./core nastiness.) Anyone know if the 2.2 kernel is now in the dist? I can't log in due to the massive amount of people going for the best damn Linux distribution.
Nevermind, got in. The kernel is 2.2.0pre7.
I don't think they are finished yet, since I am sure they would announce it on their web site.
This guy gives us an advertisement for a reason to try a Linux dist. Maybe later.
That book you can order (or buy with the "real" distrib) is quite possibly the best linux book for a non-linux user that I've seen so far. It's distrib-specific enough to be heplful, and general enough that newbies could use it if they ever went crazy and decided to go to some other distrib. Heck, I even found it marginally useful...
--Cloudmaster, ex-slackware user who loves his SuSE
As well as the practical reasons, SuSE has a quirky flair that I quite like. If you want to buy your Linux from people with a sense of humour, SuSE's the right distribution for you. :-)
After having used both, I think SuSE's X configurator's significantly more use-friendly than Red Hat's. They also have a very nice multi-font console driver; I was able to switch my console mode to a much more attractive font when using SuSE, something Red Hat doesn't offer.
I had to switch to Red Hat so I could get Libc 6 working, but with SuSE returning with a Libc 6 version, I'll probably switch back.
D
5 CD's of USEFULL software! they give you a demo version of SIMCITY, and APLIXWARE, they roll their own x-servers for "Not supported in XFree86 yet" video cards, they give you a licensed version of OSS.
they GIVE you a licensed version of OSS!!!!
their Yast utility has the capability of ftp'ing into their update directory, and getting updated packages from there.
It is easy to install via the Yast utility, and is flexible enough that you can use Yast for administering most anything you need, or you can turn that feature off, and do it manually if you want.
They include packages for the HOW-TO and MINI-HOW-TO, and FAQs for everything you will need. They also include rfc's if you are into that sort of thing.
THEY INCLUDE A LICENSED COPY OF OSS
;)
--Jason Bell
Faster than the light of speed!
I haven't tried ALSA yet, I'll have to check it
out someday.
--Jason Bell
Faster than the light of speed!
I have been using SuSE 5.2 since Oct/Nov of last year (I know I am behind). I heard that 6.0 was coming out so I did not upgrade to 5.3. I cannot wait to get this and install. I have been looking for a glibc2 system that I liked. Sorry but I just don't like the RedHat installation or configuration tools, YAST is much better. Nor did I like Debain, it was much to confiusing.
:-) with a better setup tool (YAST).
Suse is much like Slackware, but it is the rpm version.
Hmm guess I'll have to recompile everything that I have downloaded now, to be glibc2.. then get all those programs that I wanted that required glibc2...
Then I'll... hehehe....
Only 'flamers' flame!
In order to get SUSE burned on CD, shell out a measily 45 bucks, and buy the CD. Help support the hard work these people have put in for you and I :)
-Master Switch, one more element in the machine
FTP Error
Could not login to FTP server
Acces denied. We have currently 200 out of 200 possible users.
Please look up one of our mirror sites. You find a list of
our mirrors at -> http://www.suse.com/ftp.html
Your S.u.S.E. Team
User anonymous access denied.
I can't wait to receive SuSE 6.0 5cd set! I have tried many distrabutions RH being my least favorite, Slackware was ok, but SuSE is just the best.YaST makes it easy to setup and update.The kde desktop is pretty cool as well. I would recommend it for a first time linux user instead of the dreaded overhyped RH.
ian the sane
Just get CD-ROM ISO image "6.0-evaluation.iso" from ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/SuSE-Linux/
Subject says it all.