I think you might find that there is a problem with the browser you are
using to download the iso's. I think it was a specific version of ie
that corrupts files.
Anyway might be an idea to try and download it with something like
getright.
> I tried to contact Sun about obtaining a free copy of Solaris 8....
and I
> grovelled about moving from M$ to Solaris, but am still waiting for a
darn
> response...=;8^(
>
> Well, if suppose I gotta keep chasing them ay...
>
> Good luck getting anywhere, if you do succeed, can you let me know
too, 'coz
> I'd like to 'play' with Solaris too.
>
> Cheers
> - John Z.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Dave Fitch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 9:55 AM
> Subject: Re: [SLUG] OT - Copy of Solaris 8 wanted
>
>
> On Mon, May 28, 2001 at 10:27:53PM +1000, Jon Biddell wrote:
> > If anyone has a copy that they'd be willing to loan me to burn, or
would
> like to do same for me, I'd greatly appreciate it (CDs will be
supplied, as
> well as a bottle of your favorite "poison"...:-))
> >
>
> [BTW your email address was set to [EMAIL PROTECTED]]
>
> I don't have the x86 version I'm afraid, only sparc, but as
> it's for your work you should be able to contact your local Sun
> reseller and do one of the following:
> a) buy a copy
> b) get a copy of the free version
>
> If you mumble stuff about moving to Solaris (especially from M$)
> they should be able to give you a copy. For a reseller, try
> Frontline (www.fit.com.au).
>
> Dave.
>
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