Re: [newbie] xtra cd's in powerpack?
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 Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] xtra cd's in powerpack?
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 - Thanks so much Alastair, I do realise some of my questions were decidedly open-ended ;-) Thanks for your decidedly succinct reply :-) I think I will order the powerpack edition now. --Angus Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness.--James Thurber Reg. Linux User #278931 -- __ Download the FREE Opera browser at www.opera.com/download/ Free OperaMail at http://www.operamail.com/ Powered by Outblaze Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
Re: [newbie] xtra cd's in powerpack?
- Original Message - From: Angus Auld [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 29, 2002 12:43 PM Subject: [newbie] xtra cd's in powerpack? 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 $'s to get them on cd, rather than enduring long downloads. Also, is the user manual in the powerpack the same as what is provided in the installed documentation from Mdk? Help please. TIA. --Angus This is the Earth School..always in session. Now is the right time to learn, and teach.--A.A. -- __ Download the FREE Opera browser at www.opera.com/download/ Free OperaMail at http://www.operamail.com/ Powered by Outblaze Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com Actually, here's what the Mandrake Store told me via e-mail: The Standard Edition comes with 2 Installation CDs plus one commercial applications CD The PowerPack adds 1 International CD, another Commercial application CD, Sources CD and Contributed Software CD. StarOffice ($USD 40 value) is also bundled with the PowerPack. Want to buy your Pack or Services from MandrakeSoft? Go to http://www.mandrakestore.com
