Re: Drop in Debian
Chuck Peters wrote:
> On Thu, 27 Aug 1998, TekAngel wrote:
>
> > Dear Debian,
> >
> > I am a Windows 98 user that would like to try Linux.
> > I have read most of the FAQ and looked thru the instalation manuals but
> > I still have a question. Some one told me that there is a way to try
> > linux without a full install. It is called Drop in Debian, it only
> > consists of a few files and can be booted into from within dos. If this
> > is true can you direct me towards more information on the subject, and
> > also tell me where I can obtain this package?
>
> The info may be a bit dated as it is for the previous release 1.3. See
> http://linuxpress.com/debuser.htm#R235, they sell a book and CD's. I just
> saw it the book on sale at cheapbytes.com for less than $15 and does not
> include technical support from linuxpress. Sounds like a bargain to me
> and I am thinking about buying 5 - 10 copies to pass out at our Linux User
> Group meetings.
The author told me some days ago that a second edition is out and covers
Debian GNU/Linux 2.0. So if you order the book at linuxpress you should
receive the new edition.
Regards,
Joey
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