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  The Linux Distribution HOWTO
  maintained by Eric S. Raymond, [e-mail]
  v4.1, 7 June 1995

  This document lists the various software distributions and services
  available for Linux via mail order, anonymous FTP, and other sources.
  You are looking at version 4.1, $Date: 1995/06/07 14:09:53 $



  1.  Introduction

  There is no single distribution of the Linux software. Instead, there
  are many such distributions, available both via anonymous FTP and mail
  order on floppy, tape, or CD-ROM. This document is an attempt to
  present information on many of the available distributions of Linux.
  This document also contains information on many miscellaneous services
  and goods available for Linux, ranging from consulting and support to
  T-shirts and virtual beer.

  The purpose of this document is to provide short summaries of the many
  Linux distributions and mail-order services, and to provide pointers
  for the reader to find more information.

  The information presented here is far from complete; there are many
  more Linux distributions and services than are listed here.
  Unfortunately, we have not received submissions from many of the
  organizations providing these services. Please see ``Submissions To
  This Document'' near the end of this document for information on
  making a submission. It's easy and will take less then five minutes.


  1.1.  Document History and the Editorial We

  This document was originated by Bill Riemers.  Matt Welsh maintained
  the second version.  Erik Troan (ewt) maintained the document to
  release 3.0.

  In January 1995, Eric Raymond, while unaware of the existence of this
  document, began to develop a similar FAQ in the format of his now-
  discontinued "PC-clone UNIX Software Buyer's Guide", which had covered
  mainly System V UNIXes and BSD/OS.

  In March 1995, Eric approached Erik about cooperating on a merged
  version.  In early April, Erik went to work for Red Hat Software, and
  (wishing to avoid a conflict of interest) handed the document to Eric.
  Eric merged in a lot of new information and added several new fields
  to the distribution entries.

  Accordingly, this document is a sort of serial collaboration.  The
  editorial `we' generally tags observations by all the maintainers; `I'
  is  Eric (the current one) speaking.

  We are delighted to acknowledge the contributions of all the Linux
  users and Internet hackers who have contributed information and
  feedback.


  1.2.  New versions of this document

  New versions of this document may be posted periodically to the
  newsgroups comp.os.linux.answers and comp.os.linux.misc. The document
  is archived on a number of Linux FTP sites, including sunsite.unc.edu
  in pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO.


  You can also view the latest version of this on the World Wide Web via
  the URL <http://sunsite.unc.edu/mdw/HOWTO/Distribution-HOWTO.html>.


  1.3.  And so on...

  Disclaimer: We make absolutely no guarantee as to the correctness of
  the information, prices, and ordering details given in this document.
  Check the last modified field of each to get an idea of its currency.
  Furthermore, unless otherwise stated the Linux software comes with
  ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY.

  We do not endorse or work for any of the distributors listed in this
  document. We merely include their information here as a service to the
  Linux community, as a ``buyer's guide''. Inclusion in this document
  does not mean that we recommend any of the products listed here.

  Feel free to mail any questions or comments about this HOWTO to Eric
  S. Raymond, [e-mail].  Please do not send me general
  Linux questions or requests for help in choosing a distribution unless
  you're willing to hire me at normal consulting rates; I don't have
  time to deal with them, and I try to put everything I know about
  choosing a distribution in this document.

  And now for the good stuff.


  2.  General Information About Linux Software Distributions

  The current de facto standard distribution is the Slackware release,
  available freely over the net. Slackware is easy to install and fairly
  complete. It's also generally up-to-date with current versions of
  Linux software. The Linux Installation HOWTO documents installation of
  Slackware.

  If you have a CD-ROM drive, you have many more distributions to choose
  from. We haven't personally reviewed most of them, and you're more
  likely to get help from people on the Net for network-available
  distributions such as Slackware. On the other hand, some CD-ROM
  distributions come with documentation and support of their own.

  Some distributions, such as Slackware Pro, Red Hat Linux, and
  Yggdrasil take advantage of the storage space available on CD-ROM to
  minimize the amount of hard disk space Linux takes.


  3.  Network Distributions

  In this section, we cover distributions available over the network for
  free.  Many of the CD-ROM are simply re-packaged versions of net
  distributions.


  3.1.  Slackware Linux Distribution


     Distributor:
        Patrick Volkerding

        Net: [e-mail]
        <mail:[e-mail]>


     Provider's Description:
        Slackware Linux is a full featured distribution of the Linux
        operating system designed for 386/486 computers with a 3.5"
        floppy. Slackware changes rapidly, but here's a current
        (partial) feature list:


     A: Base Linux system

     AP:
        Various applications that do not need X

     D: Program Development (C, C++, Kernel source, Lisp, Perl, etc.)

     E: GNU Emacs (19.27, with and without X11 support. Your choice.)

     F: FAQ lists (last updated: Oct 1994)

     I: Info pages.

     IV:
        Interviews: libraries, include files, Doc and Idraw apps for X

     N: Networking (TCP/IP, UUCP, Mail)

     OOP:
        Object Oriented Programming (GNU Smalltalk 1.1.1) and X11
        interface

     Q: All kinds of extra kernels (based on Linux 1.1.59)

     T: TeX

     TCL:
        Tcl/Tk/TclX, Tcl language, and Tk toolkit for developing X apps

     X: XFree-86 3.1 Base X Window System

     XAP:
        Applications for X

     XD:
        XFree-86 3.1 X server development, PEX extensions, and man pages

     XV:
        XView3.2p1-X11R6. (OpenLook virtual Window Manager, apps)

     Y: Games (that do not require X)


     Internet Access:
        The home site is ftp.cdrom.com, where the latest distribution
        can be found in /pub/linux/slackware.


     Ordering:
        FTP only, although various independent distributors provide it
        on disk, floppy, and CD.


     Entry last modified:
        14 Dec 1994


     Editor's Comments:
        A lot of commercial Linuxes are re-packagings of Slackware (see
        the Re-Packagers section below.


  3.2.  MCC Interim Linux


     Distributor:
        Dr. A. V. Le Blanc
        University of Manchester

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        FTP:  <ftp://ftp.mcc.ac.uk>


     Provider's Description:
        Base Linux installation. Complete sources and patches for all
        included software are available. Full details vary from release
        to release; see /pub/linux/mcc-interim/*/Acknowledgements at
        ftp.mcc.ac.uk. Roughly: this includes the kernel (with source),
        C, C++, groff, man pages, basic utilities, networking. The
        binaries fit on about 10 floppies. It is also possible to have
        them on a DOS or Linux partition on a hard drive (plus one
        floppy) or on an NFS-mountable partition (plus two floppies).


     Internet Access:
        By anonymous ftp from ftp.mcc.ac.uk; mirrored at tsx-11.mit.edu,
        nic.funet.fi, sunsite.unc.edu, and elsewhere. At ftp.mcc.ac.uk,
        in /pub/linux/mcc-interim.


     Miscellaneous:
        Suggestions and contributions are welcome.


     Last Freeze Date:
        Unknown.  New releases approximately every six months.


     Entry last modified:
        May 15 1995.


     Editor's comments:
        The current MCC-Interim release is based on Linux 1.0 with a few
        patches. If you are one of those people who demands to be on top
        of the current release, this release isn't for you. However, if
        you're looking for a small and stable Linux system, this makes a
        good starting point.

        Dr. LeBlanc adds: "And if you do demand to be on top of the
        current release, you can get there from MCC Interim quite
        easily.  For example, to upgrade to the current kernel you need
        only the kernel sources, bdflush, and a new version of procps.
        Of course, you will probably want other things as well... One of
        the big disadvantages of MCC is that it doesn't include X or
        packages that many people want, such as perl or tck/tk.
        Strictly speaking, the distribution has always been intended for
        internal use at MCC, and the fact that many people find it
        useful is serendipitous.  Less strictly speaking, I would say
        that it works better for developers than for people who know
        nothing about Unix.  I recommend the simpler commercial
        distributions and Bogus to people who know nothing.






  3.3.  TAMU Linux Distribution


     Distributor:
        Dave Safford
        Texas A&M University,

        Net: [e-mail]
        <mailto:[e-mail]>


     Provider's Description:
        TAMU.99p12+ is the latest release in the TAMU linux series.
        Unlike previous releases, this one includes both integrated
        source and binary sets, with the entire binary set created from
        a single top level source make. This ensures that all programs
        are compiled and linked with the same current tools and
        libraries, and guarantees availability of working source for
        every program in the binary set. In addition, the new boot
        diskette fully automates the installation process, including
        partitioning, lilo bootstrapping, and network configuration.
        Installation requires no rebooting, and requires the user to
        know only the host's name and IP address. At every step of
        installation, the program provides intelligent defaults, making
        it a snap for novices, while allowing experts full flexibility
        in setting installation parameters. Reliability has been
        improved over past TAMU installation by the use of labels on all
        disk images, so that the program can detect and recover from bad
        or misordered diskettes.

        This release is a full-featured package, including XFree86-1.3,
        emacs-19.18, net-2, bootutils, and sources for all installation
        programs (without any use restrictions :-).


     Internet Access:
        The latest TAMU release is available by anonymous ftp from
        net.tamu.edu:pub/linux.


     Entry last modified:
        31 Oct 1993.


  3.4.  The BOGUS Linux Release


     Distributor:
        The BOGUS Group

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>


     Provider's Description:
        BOGUS is an unsupported, ftp-able distribution targeted at
        competent Linux hackers who want a stable development system.
        If you do not have experience developing, installing, and
        maintaining a Linux system, BOGUS is probably not for you.

        BOGUS is a "bootstrapping" release: all of the patches needed to
        compile the complete system are provided, including explicit
        instructions on how we did the compilation.  Indeed, the final
        build is totally automatic, and required the user to invoke a
        single command.

        BOGUS has many other features, but the inclusion of pristine
        source, detailed patches, and a utility to support automatic
        patch application and compilation is the most important feature
        of BOGUS.  For more information and a complete list of features,
        license restrictions, and other details, please see the
        Announce-BOGUS-* files at the ftp sites.


     Internet Access:
        The following sites are official mirror sites for the BOGUS
        release:


     o  ftp.cdrom.com:/pub/bogus

     o  ftp.gwdg.de:/pub/linux/bogus

     o  ftp.cps.cmich.edu:/pub/linux/packages/bogus

     o  ftp.nvg.unit.no:/pub/linux/bogus

     o  ftp.thepoint.com:/pub/linux/BOGUS

     o  ftp.ibp.fr:/pub/linux/distributions/bogus

     o  sunsite.unc.edu:/pub/Linux/distributions/bogus


     Ordering:
        BOGUS 1.0.1 is also available on the Trans-Ameritech Systems
        "Linux Plus BSD CD-ROM" (Fall Supplement 2, November 1994) for
        $19.95.  Trans-Ameritech may be contacted at: 408.727.3883
        (voice), 408.727.3882 (fax), or [e-mail]
        <mailto:[e-mail]>.


     Miscellaneous:
        To join the BOGUS mailing list, send mail to
        [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> with
        "subscribe linux-bogus" in the body of the message (i.e., not in
        the subject).  When you do this, make sure that you have a valid
        return address -- many people who set up a mailer for the first
        time have a return address which looks like joe@pizza instead of
        [e-mail].  If you interact with the majordomo server
        successfully, you will receive mail.  If you don't receive mail
        in about an hour, please don't continue to use the majordomo
        server as test bed.

        Please note that the BOGUS release is COMPLETELY UNSUPPORTED:
        mail sent to the mailing list may not be answered, bugs may not
        be fixed, and it may be quite a while before there is another
        BOGUS release.


     Entry last modified:
        14 Dec 1994.


  3.5.  Debian Linux Distribution


     Distributor:
        Ian A. Murdock
        The Debian Linux Association
        Station 11
        P.O. Box 3121
        West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA
        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>


     Provider's Description:
        Debian Linux is an effort to create a well thought-out,
        powerful, flexible yet complete Linux distribution. The
        motivations behind Debian are detailed in the Debian Manifesto,
        a copy of which can be acquired as described below.

        For up-to-date information, please look at the files in the
        directory /pub/Linux/distributions/debian/info at
        sunsite.unc.edu.  If you do not have access to the Internet or
        FTP, you may obtain printed copies by sending a self-addressed,
        stamped envelope to the contact address given above.

        This information includes how Debian can be obtained (via FTP or
        mail-order), why Debian is being constructed (the Manifesto) and
        other general information (including how to join the Debian
        mailing lists).


     Internet Access:
        Debian has not yet been "officially" released, but BETA releases
        are available to the general public at sunsite.unc.edu in the
        directory /pub/Linux/distributions/debian.  It is mirrored at
        ftp.mcc.ac.uk.


     Entry last modified:
        21 Feb 1994.


     Editor's comments:
        The Debian distribution is currently under development by a
        ``semi-closed'' group of developers (rather then an individual)
        and has been adopted as the Free Software Foundation's Linux
        distribution.


     Network feedback
        Dr. A.V. LeBlanc, the priginator of MCC Interim Linux, comments:
        "BOGUS is a particularly well-designed release, and one which I
        feel is not sufficiently appreciated."



  4.  Commercial Linux Distributions in the US

  These distributions are available on CD-ROM.  They are custom-
  assembled, rather than just being re-packagings of Slackware or some
  other network release.


  4.1.  Yggdrasil Plug-and-Play Linux CD-ROM and the Linux Bible


     Distributor:
        Yggdrasil Computing, Incorporated
        4880 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 205
        San Jose, CA 95129-1034

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        WWW:  <http://www.yggdrasil.com>
        Vox: [phone], [phone]
        Fax: [phone]

     Provider's Description:
        Yggdrasil Plug-and-Play Linux is a complete CD-ROM distribution
        of the Linux operating system. It includes a great deal of
        software---nearly every package that you would expect to find on
        a complete UNIX system is available. A complete file list is
        available via FTP from yggdrasil.com.

        The Linux Bible is a compendium of Linux documentation,
        including 5 books from the Linux Documentation Project, The
        Yggdrasil installation manual, and the complete set of Linux
        HOWTO guides.  We publish this and offer this separately from
        the CD-ROM distribution.

        At the top of the sophistication hierarchy, programmers who want
        to explore or add the occasional feature know that Yggdrasil is
        the Linux distribution with a fully buildable source tree and
        with the ability to automatically trace installed files back to
        their sources.

        Everybody, especially new users, will appreciate the Plug-and-
        Play operation for which Yggdrasil's product is named.  Put the
        media in a computer with supported hardware, turn the computer
        on, and it's running everything, straight from the CDROM.  (This
        is no longer unique you Yggdrasil, but Yggdrasil did it first.)

        The login screen lists a number of preconfigured user names,
        including "install", which installs the system, giving
        paragraphs of explanation about every question that it asks the
        user.  X windows configuration is automated too, prompting the
        user for configuration information the first time xinit is run.

        From X windows, a graphical control panel allows simple ``fill
        in the blanks'' configuration of networking, SLIP, outgoing
        UUCP, the printer, NNTP, and many other features that previously
        required the knowledge of a system administrator to configure.

        The next release will feature ELF object-code format.  Yggdrasil
        has been working hard on improving the installation (making
        packages smaller, etc.).

        For more information, send mail to [e-mail], surf to
        www.yggdrasil.com, FTP to yggdrasil.com, or contact us by any
        convenient method.


     Ordering:
        Plug-and-Play Linux costs $34.95 is and available directly from
        Yggdrasil or from your local computer, software or technical
        book store.  If Plug-and-Play Linux is not available from your
        favorite reseller, help promote Linux by making it your mission
        to change that.  Give your reseller our phone number and demand
        that they carry Plug-and-Play Linux.

        Yggdrasil offers a $7 discount for upgrades or crossgrades.
        Send us your old Yggdrasil release and a check for $27.95 + $5
        shipping and handling to upgrade.  Or do the same, but send us a
        competing distribution such any version of SCO, Esix, minix, or
        one of the CD's with the slackware floppy images, and tell us
        where you got it, so that we can make sure that your favorite
        reseller carries our products too.


     Miscellaneous:
        Yggdrasil also sells OSF/Motif and The Linux Bible, a
        compilation of works from the Linux Documentation project.  In
        addition to a copy of the Plug-and-Play Linux manual, The Linux
        Bible includes Linux Installation and Getting Started, Network
        Administrator's Guide, Kernel Hacker's Guide, System
        Administrator's Guide, Linux User's Guide, and HOWTO guides on
        hardware compatibility, distributions, dos emulation, ethernet,
        floppy tape, installation, mail, networking version 2, MGR (an
        alternative to X windows), X windows, usenet news, printing,
        SCSI, serial communications, sound, and UUCP.  The Linux Bible
        costs $39.95 and is printed on recycled paper.  $1 from every
        copy sold is donated to the Linux Documentation Project.
        OSF/Motif costs $149.95, $5 of which is donated to the
        development of a free Motif clone.


     Last Freeze Date:
        December 1 1994.  Another release is scheduled for late May.


     Entry last modified:
        27 April 1995


     Editor's Comments:
        Yggdrasil has a mixed reputation.  On the one hand, they include
        lots of well-chosen stuff with their distribution; the CD-ROM-
        only demo mode is impressive; installation and administration
        are easy enough to live up to their "Plug And Play" name.  The
        95-page manual is very nice.

        On the other hand, the installation script leaves a lot of
        shambolic links lying around; many applications (including some
        as basic as file(1)) won't run without the CD-ROM mounted.  And
        don't even try a full installation with less than a 1GB root
        disk.


  4.2.  Professional Slackware CD-ROM


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

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> (orders)
        [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> (info)
        WWW:  <http://www.morse.net>
        FTP:  <ftp://www.morse.net>
        Vox: (800) 60-MORSE (orders), [phone] (tech support)
        Fax: [phone]

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


     Provider's Description:
        Slackware Professional Linux 2.2.0.1 is a 4 CD-ROM set (shipping
        early May).  This set also includes the contents of the
        sunsite.unc.edu archives and a 600-page printed manual.  Thirty
        days of technical support (clock starting with the first phone
        call) is provided with this set at no additional charge.


     Ordering:
        Orders may be placed via phone, fax or email as listed above.
        The Professional version is $68.95 plud $5 per order for
        shipping and handling.  All orders generally ship the same day
        if received by 4PM EST.

        A full product description is available by email or at the Web
        site.

        See Morse's entry under Re-Packafers for the Morse Quarterly CD-
        ROM.


     Last Freeze Date:
        April 15 1995.  Future releases will track Slackware.


     Entry last modified:
        27 April 1995


  4.3.  Linux from Nascent CD-ROM


     Distributor:
        Nascent Technology
        Linux from Nascent CDROM
        P.O. Box 60669
        Sunnyvale CA 94088-0669 USA

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        Vox: [phone]
        Fax: [phone]


     Provider's Description:
        The Linux from Nascent CDROM is a new distribution of the Linux
        operating system which includes over 400 mbytes of source code,
        binaries, and documentation for Linux and applications. It
        features automated root, swap, package, network, and user
        account installation from CDROM. Linux can be can be run
        directly from the CDROM and floppy. The Nascent CDROM features
        Xwindows, Openlook, TeX, GNU compiler and utilities, Magic and
        Spice electronic design tools, and over 100 high resolution
        images translated from Kodak PhotoCD(TM).  Each source archive
        is distributed with an associated notes file to allow you to
        browse and install applications using a consistent interface.

        A listing of the contents of the Nascent CDROM as well as a
        current copy of the CDROM announcement and order form may be
        obtained via anonymous ftp at netcom.com:/pub/na/nascent.

        New features in the 2.0 release:

     o  SysV initialization including runlevel support

     o  Conformance to the Linux Filesystem Standard FSSTND

     o  Hierarchical source build

     o  Automated package installation from CDROM, harddisk, or network

     o  Laptop Card Services including modem and networking support

     o  Support for OSF/Motif3d window manager (provided separately)

     o  Electronic design tools for behavioral synthesis and sea-of-
        gates place and route


     o  Andrew and Tcl/Tk

     o  UUCP, mail and news


     Ordering:
        The Linux from Nascent CDROM, Version 2.0, is only $59.95 plus
        shipping and handling.  Nascent also offers the Linux from
        Nascent Plus package for only $119.95, which includes six months
        of email support and a 30 discount off a future release of the
        CDROM with your CDROM purchase. Nascent accepts Mastercard,
        VISA, checks, and money orders as payment.

        To order your Linux from Nascent CDROM, mail, email or fax a
        completed order form to Nascent.


     Last Freeze Date:
        Unknown.


     Entry last modified:
        27 April 1995


     Editor's Comments:
        Nascent's ads indicate both visually and textually that this
        Linux is targeted to hardware and IC designers.


  4.4.  Red Hat Software Linux CD-ROM


     Distributor:
        Red Hat Software
        PO Box 4325. Chapel Hill NC 27515

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        WWW:  <http://www.redhat.com>
        Vox: (919)-309-9560


     Provider's Description:
        RHS Linux contains over 650Mb of binaries and source code and
        comes with a manual that covers the installation process and the
        RHS Linux system administration tools.  In addition the manual
        contains the entire Linux Installation and Getting Started book
        by Matt Welsh, and Ian Jackson's Linux FAQ.  Included with the
        purchase of RHS Linux is 30 days of free installation support,
        and a card for a complimentary copy of the Linux Journal.  More
        details are available from our FTP site.


     Ordering:
        Available directly from Red Hat Software and most distributors
        of Linux related products.  Please contact Red Hat Software for
        ordering details.  (see contact info above).  Suggested retail
        price is $49.95.


     Last Freeze Date:
        Unknown.


     Entry last modified:
        27 April 1995.
     Editor's Comments:
        If you call Red Hat (as of late April) you'll get a message
        informing you that they're out of stock.  They inform us that a
        new version is expected out about May 15 1995.


  5.  European Distributions

  These are distributions intended for use by non-English-speakers.  So
  far, all happen to be German.


  5.1.  Linux Support Team Erlangen Distribution (LST)


     Distributor:
        The Linux Support Team Erlangen (a small group of students at
        the University of Erlangen-Nuernberg).  Contacts:

        Stefan Probst ([e-mail]) or
        Ralf Flaxa ([e-mail]).

        Probably, there will be a collective address soon.


     Provider's Description:
        The LST distribution's goal is to provide a solid, reliable,
        easy to install (even for beginners) and well-documented system.
        We are not hunting for the newest kernel or gcc versions.  We do
        updates when they are necessary or provide really new
        functionality, are well tested, integrated in the system and
        working smoothly with the rest of the system. The distribution
        consists of a base system and additional packages. Currently the
        following packages are available: doku (doc), text, tex,
        develop, xdevelop, xbasis, xappl, xemacs, tinyx, network,
        grafik, src, misc.

        The complete system is 50 HD disks and 1500 pages printed
        documentation including the LDP guides (IGS,KHG,NAG), HOWTOs,
        FAQs, the German Linuxhandbuch, install-guide and many other
        useful documents we collected over the time.

        Our distribution is preconfigured for German users and comes
        with a 50 page step by step installation guide that leads you
        through the menu-driven installation scripts (both in German).
        We started this distribution to help newcomers with their first
        steps into Linux. Therefore our scripts are smart enough to
        handle all of the ``dirty work'' like setting up system
        configuraton (including LILO, modem, mouse, mounts, mtools,
        access to DOS, users, X11) and network configuration (TCP/IP,
        Routing, Mail, News, UUCP, SLIP).

        Historically (and of course easier for us) most of the
        documentation for this distribution is written in German, sorry,
        but we are planning to translate those documents in english, but
        at the moment we don't have time for this. Any volunteers are
        welcome!

        Our scripts also accept to install SLS and Slackware packages,
        but with no warranty if they work well together with the rest of
        the system.


     Internet Access:
        Via anonymous ftp: ftp.uni-erlangen.de under
        pub/Linux/LST.Distribution, or on 3.5" disks (also on one QIC-80
        tape).


     Ordering:
        Order at following adress: Stefan Probst, In der Reuth 200,
        91056 Erlangen, Germany.


     o  complete documentation (IGS, LHB, KHG, GDB, NAG, HOWTOs, FAQs,
        Installguide) together over 1500 pages for DM 139,-- (plus
        shipping).

     o  complete documentation plus complete distribution on QIC-80 tape
        (about 65 MB) for DM 199,-- (including shipping in Germany).

     o  complete documentation plus complete distribution on about 50
        3.5" disks for DM 269,-- (including shipping in Germany).


     Entry last modified:
        21 Dec 1993.


  5.2.  S.u.S.E. GmbH German Linux CD-ROM


     Distributor:
        S.u.S.E. GmbH
        Gebhardtstrasse 2
        90762 Fuerth
        Germany

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        Vox: [phone]
        Fax: [phone]


     Provider's Description:
        This is a CD especially for German users. It contains a German
        version of the Slackware Distribution and two additional german
        distributions based on Slackware and SLS.  It contains
        additional software, such as the Postgres system, the pbm-Tools
        and lots of other tools and utilities (ctwm window manager,
        GREAT environment, andrew toolkit, the POV-ray raytracer and so
        on).  The source code of the complete system is included, too,
        as is a live system to enable using software without the need to
        install everything to the harddrive. The current version of the
        CD contains version 1.2.0 of the Slackware distribution
        containing version 1.0 of the linux kernel, version 2.5.8 of the
        GNU-Compiler and XFree86tm 2.1.

        A German installation guide will help new users to successfully
        install the system.

        The CD is updated every three months, so the next one will be
        released in July 1994.


     Ordering:
        By mail, see contact information above.

        Price: The price for a single CD is 89,-- DM for new customers.
        If you are already a S.u.S.E.-customer, you will get the CD for
        an update-price of 78,-- DM. There is also the posibility to
        subscribe for one year; then you will receive 4 CDs for the
        price of 230,-- DM.
        Disks: Of course, you can get the German version of the
        Slackware Distribution on 3,5" disks. You can get either a basis
        version of the distribution (about 28 disks) for 89,-- DM, the
        "standard" version (about 38 disks) for 119,-- DM or the "full"
        version (about 59 disks) for 159,-- DM.  The update prices are
        69,-- DM, 94,-- DM and 139,-- DM respectively.

        Documentation: S.u.S.E. is selling high-quality printed issues
        of the books from the Linux Documentation project (LDP) for
        people that would like to have a real book and not only printed
        loose papers.  The prices are 24,-- DM for Matt Welsh's Linux
        Installation and Getting Started, 39,-- DM for Olaf Kirch's
        Network Administrators' Guide and 29,-- DM for Michael K.
        Johnson's Kernel Hackers' guide.  Additionally, S.u.S.E. offers
        the complete O'Reilly series which is the best documentation
        available for Unix in general.  Of course you can order the well
        known German Linux books: Deutsches Anwenderhandbuch for 49,--
        DM and Linux - vom PC zur Workstation for 38,-- DM.

        Motif: Metrolink Motif for Linux is available for the price of
        169,-- DM for the runtime system only and for the price of
        288,-- DM you will get the runtime and development system.


     Support:
        Service and support for our customers by Email, Fax, snail mail
        and phone (hotline Monday and Thursday from 13:00h-17:00h.)


     Miscellaneous:
        Free info material and catalogues of CDROMs and books. (All
        Infomagic Unix CDs available).

        Selling commercial software for Linux.

        Development of individual software for Linux and other Unix
        systems.

        Almost anything concerning Linux - just ask!


     Entry last modified:
        23 May 1994


  5.3.  Unifix 1.02 CD-ROM


     Distributor:
        Unifix Software GmbH
        Postfach 4918
        D-38039 Braunschweig, Germany

        Vox: [phone]
        Fax: [phone]


     Provider's Description:
        This is a Linux CD-ROM distribution with emphasis on easy and
        fast installation. Though it is possible to install everything
        on the hard disk, we do not recommend doing so, because it runs
        fast enough directly from CD. For example starting emacs the
        first time (in text mode) takes:



                        From single speed Mitsumi: 24 s
                        From double speed Mitsumi: 11 s
                        From Toshiba 3401:          7 s




     The dynamic buffer cache of Linux takes care of the second and
     subsequent times a program is started, which needs less than one
     second.

     Our system requires about 5 MB on the hard disk for configuration
     files and system management tools. Additionally we recommend a 16
     MB swap partition. The distribution contains most of the standard
     programs in current versions, e.g. Linux 0.99.15e, XFree 2.0, emacs
     19.22 and gcc 2.5.7. Full preconfigured source for everything is
     included.

     Because Unifix is a European distribution it provides full support
     for iso8859-1 character sets. From the shells and emacs through ls,
     TeX and the print system everything supports 8-bit characters.

     Printing is supported through System V compatible printer drivers
     which can be controlled through lp's -o options.  Printer drivers
     are included for dumb text mode printers, for postscript- or
     ghostscript- compatible printers and for networked printing. These
     drivers know how to guess the type of the files so e.g. compressed
     man pages or DVI files can be printed directly.


     Ordering:
        Unifix is available only on CD. It comes in a Unifix/Linux
        binder with two boot floppies and about 70 pages of installation
        instructions in german. An english version will be available Apr
        94. The price is 159 DM (about $100) and includes taxes and
        shipping; Eurocard/Mastercard/Visa are accepted.


     Entry last modified:
        18 Feb 1994.


  6.  Re-Packagers

  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: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        WWW:  <http://www.infomagic.com>
        Vox: (800)-800-6613 (orders), (520)-526-9852 (tech support)
        Fax: [phone]


     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 [e-mail]).
        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: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> (orders)
     [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]> (info)
     WWW:  <http://www.morse.net>
     FTP:  <ftp://www.morse.net>
     Vox: (800) 60-MORSE (orders), [phone] (tech support)
     Fax: [phone]

     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: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        WWW: <none>
        Vox: (408)-727-3883
        Fax: [phone]


     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.


     o  The installation is highly automated by the Slackware scripts
        fine tuned to this CDROM but leaves a lot of room for
        customization.  New Linux users will appreciate the DOS based
        menu driven program that helps to select and prepare the right
        boot floppy.

     o  To minimize the possibility of hardware conflicts many extra
        kernels are provided for different configurations. They are
        usable for installation and normal operation.

     o  Many on-line documents are provided for quick reference,
        including the Linux Documentation Project files in source, dvi
        and ps formats.

     o  A lot of applications are included:

     o  The C/C++ compiler GNU GCC ,

     o  GNU and international versions of the ispell spell-checker.

     o  The communications apps: term, minicom, Seyon (X-Windows based).

     o  Editors: elvis (vi clone), joe, jove

     o  PostScript clone ghostscript

     o  Network package with news and email:

     o  TCP/IP, UUCP, SLIP, CSLIP

     o  Object oriented GNU Smalltalk, and the Smalltalk Interface to X.

     o  TCL/Tk (Powerful scripting language with Motif-like X interface)

     o  Programs for electric engineers and HAM enthusiasts

     o  Several window managers - openwin, twm, gwm, fvwm.

     o  Easy X-Windows configuration with many real-life examples.

     o  Many X applications

     o  Interviews libraries, include files, and the doc word processor
        and idraw drawing program.

     o  Typesetting: TeX, LaTeX, xdvi, dvips, Metafont, groff

     o  Andrew multimedia word processor with hyperlinks.

     o  Send and receive fax on either class 1 or class 2 fax modems.

     o  A lot more.

     o  To help the first time Linux users many documentation files are
        provided that are readable from DOS even before installing
        Linux.


     o  All the sources are available on the CDROM. The most often
        needed sources are uncompressed and can be used directly from
        CDROM.

     o  An uncompressed Linux filesystem is available for reference and
        disk space conservation. You can run programs directly from
        CDROM! There is a large info directory for on-line reference and
        many manpages.

     o  For hacker's reference uncompressed 386 BSD sources are
        provided.

        The latest upgrades and patches are always available through
        Trans-Ameritech Linux BBS [phone].  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 [phone], FAX [phone], or
        [e-mail]


     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: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        WWW: <not yet, up soon>
        Vox: (810)-716-1700
        Fax: [phone]


     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.


  7.  Resellers

  This section is devoted to distribution houses that re-sell packaged
  Linuxes.


  7.1.  Spheric Microsystems Discount Linux


     Distributor:
        Spheric Microsystems, Inc.

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        Vox: (800)-869-8649



     Provider's Description:
        Spheric has the Linux distribution to fit your tastes, at
        discount prices. Here's just a sample, call for latest versions
        or a catalog:


        Slackware Pro 2.0
           retail $49.95, only $34.95.  (Also available in floppy)

        Yggdrasil Plug and Play Fall '94
           retail $49.95, only $29.95

        InfoMagic Archives
           October 1994, kernel 1.1.50, Doom, retail $20.00, only $17.95


        Linux Installation and Getting Started Guide
           2.1, retail $14.95, only $9.95

        Linux Bible - The GNU Testament
           retail $49.95, only $39.95

        Unix in a Nutshell, O'Reilly reference book
           retail $9.95, only $8.95

        Unix PowerTools, best tips and tricks
           with CD, retail $59.95, only $44.95

        The Whole Internet User's Guide
           2nd Edition, retail $24.95, only $19.95

        Source Code CDROM
           many from source news groups, retail $39.95, only $24.95

        C User's Group CD, volume 100-411
           retail $49.95, only $29.95


     Ordering:

                Visa, MasterCard, American Express, check, money-orders accepted.
                Call 1-800-869-8649, 9am-9pm Eastern.
                NYS Residents add local sales tax.
                \*(dR5 shipping per order.





     Miscellaneous:
        Spheric has been distributing Linux since 1992 (back when a few
        floppies made a great distribution :^).  Commercial Linux
        software, general UNIX books, and CD-ROM subscription plans also
        available.


     Entry last modified:
        14 December 1994.


  7.2.  Universal CD-ROM


     Distributor:
        Universal CD-ROM
        520 Lawrence Express Way, #307
        Sunnyvale, Ca. 94086

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        WWW:  <http://www.bigmall.com>
        Vox: (408)-992-0453
        Fax: [phone]


     Provider's Description:
        We are the publisher of Linux World Book '95 (World Book '95 is
        a complete Linux reference book) and UCR Linux CD.  In addition
        we also carry a complete line of Linux distribution such as:
        Slackware 2.1, Plug & Play, Walnut Creek CDs, InfoMagic Linux
        CDs, etc.

        You can get the latest price list from our WWW site.


     Ordering:
        We accept: Visa, MasterCard, Money order and Checks.  We ship
        worldwide from Silicon valley.


     Entry last modified:
        27 April 1995


     Editor's Comments:
        The UCR Linux release is a repackaged Slackware.


  7.3.  Lasermoon Ltd.


     Distributor:
        Lasermoon Ltd
        2a Beaconsfield Road
        Fareham, Hants England, PO16 0QB

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>

        Provider's Description: We are specialists in UNIX/Linux
        Freeware and stock products from : Infomagic, PrimeTime
        Freeware, Yggdrasil, Linux Journal, SSC, O'Reilly Associates,
        Addison Wedsley, SWiM (Motif) 1.2.3 &1.2.4, Morse
        Telecommunications (Slackware Pro), VITAL (Crisp Editor),
        BASMARK (Language Products), Systek s.r.l (Application
        Builders), VERSASOFT (dBMAN), LINUX BIBLE and reference works.
        We are the sole UK/European/USA distributors for some of the
        above.

        If you don't see what you want, please call us!

        We provide free technical support for the above products which
        are competitively priced.

        Dealers : Please contact us! We are looking for dealers in
        Europe and Aisa.


     Availability:
        CD-ROM, floppy disk and other media. ftp access for some
        products (i.e. SWiM)


     Ordering:
        We are pleased to accept : VISA, ACCESS, MASTERCARD, EuroCARD,
        Euro Cheque/Cheque/money order drawn on a UK bank in Pounds
        Sterling, Cash - (in desperation) Pounds Sterling (please send
        by recorded delivery).


     Entry last modified:
        14 Dec 1994.


  7.4.  Takelap Systems Ltd.


     Distributor:
        Takelap Systems Ltd.
        The Reddings, Court Robin Lane
        Llangwm, Usk, Gwent, United Kingdom NP5 1ET.

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        Vox: [phone]
        Fax: [phone]
        BBS: [phone]


     Provider's Description:
        We supply the Infomagic Linux Developer's Resource CD set.  We
        also sell UNIX related books including "Running Linux".


     Ordering:
        UK price for the Infomagic CDs is gbp 22.33 including p&p and
        VAT.  Credit cards accepted.


     Miscellaneous:
        Ask for our price list.


     Entry last modified:
        6 May 1995


  8.  Miscellany

  This section lists distributors selling commercial software for Linux
  (such as Motif) and miscellany, such as documentation.


  8.1.  Unifix Custom Linux CD-ROM Mastering


     Distributor:
        Unifix Software GmbH, Braunschweig, Germany
        Postfach 4918
        D-38039 Braunschweig, Germany

        Vox: [phone]
        Fax: [phone]


     Provider's Description:
        We use our own (Linux based) premastering system to make custom
        CDs which include the customer's programs in addition to our
        Linux distribution. This enables our customers to sell their
        Unix based applications together with operating system tested
        and ready to run. Our CD recorder makes it possible to create
        prototypes and very small series at interesting prices.


     Availablility:
        Ask us for more information or prices.


  8.2.  Linux Journal


     Publisher:
        Linux Journal
        P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA
        98145-1867

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        Vox: [phone] (206-PUBS-REF)
        Fax: [phone]


     Provider's Description:
        Linux Journal is a monthly publication covering the Linux
        Community. Most material in LJ is new (not reprinted from
        Usenet). Each issue includes columns and articles on Linux
        programming, Free Software Foundation issues, systems
        administration, Questions and Answers, interviews and more. LJ
        is a professional-quality magazine for the Linux community.
        Michael K. Johnson is the editor of Linux Journal.


     Availability:
        Subscriptions are $19/year (US), $24/year (Canada/Mexico),
        $29/year (elsewhere).


     Ordering:
        Payment can be made using VISA, MasterCard or American Express
        (make sure you include the credit card number, expiration date
        and signature). We can also accept checks in US $ on US banks.
        If you have a question concerning appropriate method of payment,
        phone or FAX our subscription numbers or send e-mail to
        [e-mail]  For security reasons we discourage sending credit
        card numbers via e-mail.


     Miscellaneous:
        If you are interested in advertising in LJ, call, write or e-
        mail at [e-mail].  Article queries, new product
        announcements and other editorial material should be sent to our
        address above or e-mailed to [e-mail].  Generic
        questions can be sent to [e-mail].


     Entry last modified:
        11 Jan 1995.


  8.3.  Sequoia International Motif Development Package


     Distributor:
        Sequoia International, Inc.
        600 West Hillsboro Blvd,
        Suite 300, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441,

        Net: [e-mail] <mailto:[e-mail]>
        Vox: [phone]
        Fax: [phone]


     Provider's Description:
        Sequoia International, Inc. has a complete Motif 1.2.3 Runtime
        and Development package called SWiM 1.2.3 available for $149.95.
        In addition to providing shared library versions of libXm and
        libMrm, the following is included in each package: The Window
        Manager (mwm), Shared Libraries (libXm, libMrm), (libXm, libMrm,
        libUil), UIL Compiler, Header and Include Files, Complete On-
        Line Manual Pages, Source Code to OSF/Motif Demo Programs,
        Complete OSF/Motif Users Guide.


     Requirements:
        Linux 0.99pl13 or higher, libc 4.4.4, XFree 2.0, 12M Free Disk,
        8-12M RAM Suggested.


     Ordering:
        USA: Sequoia International, Inc. (305-480-6118), [e-mail].
        Japan: Fortune Co., Ltd (03-5481-8974).  England: Lasermoon Ltd.
        ([phone]).  Australia: Space Age Import-Export
        Proprietary (61-7-266-3418).


     Entry last modified:
        24 March 1994.


  8.4.  SSC Books and Linux Documentation Project Manuals


     Distributor:
        SSC, Inc.
        P.O. Box 55549
        Seattle, WA 98155

        Net: [e-mail] <mail:[e-mail]>
        Vox: 206-782-7191 (206-PUBS-REF)
        Fax: [phone]


     Availability:
        SSC has printed the Linux Installation and Getting Started
        manual, Version 2.2.1 to make it available for those who do not
        have the capability to print it themself and to support our
        customers who buy Linux distributions from us. The book is
        perfect-bound with a 2-color cover. SSC has also published the
        Network Administrator's Guide from the LDP and will soon publish
        the Kernel Hacker's Guide. In addition, SSC has published The
        Linux Sampler, a book which includes new material plus articles
        from back issues of Linux Journal.  Other products include Linux
        T-shirts, mouse pads and bumper stickers.


     Ordering:
        Linux Installation and Getting Started, Version 2.1 is available
        for $12.95 plus shipping ($3 in the U.S.).  The Linux Network
        Administrator's Guide and The Linux Sampler are $18.95 each plus
        shipping. Finger [e-mail] for information on these and
        other Linux books that we will make available.  We can accept
        credit card orders (Visa, MasterCard or AmEx).  Orders can be
        phoned in, faxed, mailed, or emailed.
     Miscellaneous:
        SSC also publishes a series of reference cards on Unix and Unix-
        related programs such as Emacs, VI, Korn Shell, C language, etc.
        SSC also sells the InfoMagic, Yggdrasil and Trans Ameritech
        distributions, Free Software Foundation books and a complete
        Linux package consisting of Linux Instllation and Getting
        Started, a Linux distribution on CD, 4 SSC Pocket References and
        a 1-year subscription to Linux Journal for $64.95. Call or e-
        mail [e-mail] for a free catalog.


     Entry last modified:
        11 Jan 1995.


  8.5.  Extent Verlag, LDP Distribution


     Distributor:
        Extent Verlag Berlin, Germany
        Postfach 12 66 48, D-10594 Berlin, Germany

        Vox: [phone]
        Fax: [phone]


     Provider's Description:
        Extent has published the Linux Installation and Getting Started
        manual, Version 2.0 by Matt Welsh in order to make it available
        to Linux users within Germany and Europe. Inspite of being non-
        commercial, the manual was printed with 2540 dpi and bound in
        soft cover. Its handy paperback format is 148 x 210 mm.  Other
        LDP manuals are being prepared as soon as possible.

        Extent also tries to make SLACKWARE available to everybody
        within Germany and Europe just for the ordinary diskette price.
        This means, you pay only the diskettes and get the newest
        SLACKWARE distribution for free, just in the sense of Free
        Software. The 3.5" diskettes are fully error-checked, of course.


     Ordering:
        Linux Installation and Getting Started, 192 pages.  ISBN
        3-926671-12-2. Costs within Germany DM 15.80 (tax and shipping
        included), within Europe DM 16.50 (shipping included).

        Full Slackware (latest version) on 50 diskettes. Within Germany,
        DM 100.00 plus DM 10.00 for shipping. Within Europe, DM 100.00
        plus DM 20.00 for shipping.

        Ordering by sending cheque to address above or money order
        (don't forget your address!) to Extent Verlag Berlin, Germany
        Postbank Berlin, BLZ 10010010, bank account 1769-104 or every
        book store.


     Entry last modified:
        25 March 1994.


  8.6.  UPython SLS and Slackware Diskette Labels


     Distributor:
        UPython Computer and Network Services

     Provider's Description:
        Labels for Softlanding and slackware disks


     Availability:
        The labels that we print for you are available in several
        formats at <sunsite.unc.edu:/pub/linux/distributions/SLSlabels>.


     Ordering:
        For order information, send mail to [e-mail].  Cost is $6.50
        per set and domestic shipping in included.  Overseas orders must
        send payment in US funds and add $1 for shipping.  Texas
        residents add sales tax (6).


     Entry last modified:
        11 Nov 1993.


  9.  Submissions To This Document

  I encourage anyone and everyone who maintains a Linux distribution or
  mail order service (or consulting service, and the like), to submit
  information on their service to this HOWTO. It's easy and fun, and
  it's free advertising. This document is posted to many places and is
  archived (see the next section).


  9.1.  Types of submissions

  We are interested in submissions for:


  o  Complete distributions of Linux software, available either via
     anonymous FTP, UUCP, or mail order. By `complete distribution' we
     mean any set of software which can be used to build a complete
     Linux system from scratch.

  o  Layered products or individual software packages available only via
     mail order. If your software package is available via anonymous
     FTP, chances are people can find it. Software products only
     available via mail-order include commercial things such as Motif,
     and any other commercial software ported to Linux.

  o  Any other Linux-specific goods available via mail order, such as
     Linux-specific books and documentation, T-shirts, and assorted
     paraphrenalia.   Note: our interest in the latter categories is
     marginal -- this is a Linux Distributions HOWTO, not a catalogue of
     cutesy Linux junk.  Whatever you're selling will have to be (a)
     very useful, (b) very original, or (c) very funny, to get listed
     here.

  If the number of submissions for services and layered products is
  large, I'll create a separate HOWTO for these items.


  9.2.  How to submit

  To submit an entry to this HOWTO, please send mail to
  [e-mail] with the following information. This format is
  not machine-parsable; any of the fields may be any length that you
  wish, but I'd like to keep each entry down to, say, 50 lines.



     Name:
        Name of service or distribution


     Distributor:
        Name of company, person, etc. who distributes/maintains the
        service or distribution.  Should include mail, email, phone
        contact information, and (if possible) a WWW reference.


     Provider's Description:
        Description of the distribution or service that you provide. If
        this is a software distribution, please include information such
        as what software is included, versions, general overview of
        installation, requirements, and so on.


     Internet Access:
        Where your service or distribution is available over the
        Internet; typically an FTP address.


     Ordering:
        How to order your distribution or service, if applicable.
        Include prices, shipping information, methods of payment, etc.


     Support:
        Information on support terms and support contracts.


     Miscellaneous:
        Anything else that you find relevant.


     Last Freeze Date:
        Last freeze date of the current version(s).  Also, your
        estimated update frequency.


  9.3.  Submission Guidelines>

  Please keep your entry as short as possible. If you need to include
  extensive information, please make a reference to where one can FTP or
  mail to get more information on your distribution; these entries are
  only meant to be pointers to where one can find information on your
  service or distribution.

  If you provide more than one service or distribution, please use
  separate entries for each.

  Some things (such as books, t-shirts, etc.) won't fit exactly into
  this format; just be sure to include all relevant information. In
  other words, this "entry form" is simply the bare minimum that you
  must include in your submission to the Distribution-HOWTO; feel free
  to change, add, or leave out "fields" as you see fit.

  I may edit your entries for conciseness and brevity, if I find any
  irrelevant information, or if the entry is overly verbose.  Otherwise
  the content should remain the same.

  When making submissions to the Distribution-HOWTO, you grant implicit
  permission for me to use the entries in other materials, such as books
  from the LDP, and other online documents. For example, information
  from the Distribution-HOWTO may be included in a published Linux book.
  If you do not want me to include your entry in materials other than
  the Distribution-HOWTO, please say so.