On Mon, 30 Sep 2002 05:13, Alastair Scott wrote: > On Sun, 29 Sep 2002 21:43:02 +0500 "Angus Auld" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi there all, > > > > Could anyone tell me what is on the xtra 4 cd's that comprise the > > powerpack edition, as compared to the standard or download > > editions...besides StarOffice 6? > > > > I don't need to know every package, but what is the bulk of the cd's > > taken up with? Is it things that a newbie like me would have need of? > > > > I can't decide if I need the 7 cd version or the standard. > > I'm on a dialup, so if the xtra cd's will provide packages that I may > > use, it would be worth the $'s to get them on cd, rather than enduring > > long downloads. > > > > Also, is the user manual in the powerpack the same as what is provided in > > the installed documentation from Mdk? > > > > Help please. TIA. > > I think you're asking about things which haven't yet been decided :) > > But I'd imagine: > > - the user manuals are essentially bound copies of the PDFs provided; > > - the extra CDs contain a combination of > > a snapshot of contribs (GPL packages constructed and contributed by the > various Mandrake packagers "in their spare time" - definitely worth getting > as there's a huge variety of stuff being built up); > > non-GPL, non-legally-dodgy freely distributable or specially licenced > packages like Acrobat Reader, Flash, RealAudio, SO6, the various Java > environments, drivers and so on (again very useful); > > commercial demos, currently available to Mandrake Club members (less > useful, but you never know); > > other things up the Mandrake sleeve (TBD). > > Alastair
I do know that full lists of packages on 8.2 were floated on the net (Mandrakes site) and the link given in this forum. They were given during the debate on missing packages for comparison purposes. Search archives to find the link for a ballpark idea (and possibly a newer list of 9.0) or hold your breath until the new CD owners tell you. Cant help much more, sorry. -- Michael
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