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[wgsnews@WGS.com: Linux Newsletter #9] (fwd)




a few highlights from this Linux Newsletter, which is a publication of WGS
(linuxMall.com, Linux Pro distribution). check out their cheap-o offer on
Linux... a cd only for the price of the shipment (almost)
http://www.LinuxMall.com/FreeCD.html

(yes, they are a little commercialized, but it's a good source for Linux
advocacy)

note, the following is a HEAVILY choped-down selection from the original
38k newsletter

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3. Hot News: The latest Linux related News.
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3.1 Wired Magazine Article: "Linux, the greatest OS that (n)ever was"
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Wired Magazine in its August 1997 article entitled "Linux, the greatest OS
that (n)ever was", voices the opinion that Linux may be the only operating
system that actually stands a chance of beating Microsoft NT. But there is
also a dark side that we should all be aware of.

The Linux Mall has made available a written, open, public response to this
article, as well as to the Linux Community at:
http://www.LinuxMall.com/announce/wired.html

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3.2 PC Magazine: "Linux is a perfectly valid (and inexpensive) way to go"
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In the July 1997 issue of PC Magazine, the PC Tech section has a column on
page 267 entitled "Operating Systems, Leaning toward Linux"!. Here are a few
quotes from it that the world needs to see.

     "The more you explore the Internet, the more you hear about Unix,
     the powerhouse operating system on which much of the Internet was
     originally developed"

     "What if you could try it out on your PC? In fact you can"

     "Linux has become the Unix of choice not only for individual
     users, but for a growing number of businesses"

     "Linux is a perfectly valid (and inexpensive) way to go"

     "Mosaic and Netscape browsers. Yes, you can get these with [MS]
     Windows, but typically your entire Internet experience will be
     faster through Unix"

Ed: The article was written by Neil Randall, a frequent contributor to PC
Magazine, and it will continue in the next issue of PC Magazine. Thank you
Neil, keep up the good work! Too bad you didn't mention the Linux Mall, but
then, there is always next time!

At the time of this writing no URL could be located for this particular
article. However, when I went to http://www8.zdnet.com/pcmag/search.htm and
searched for the word Linux, it was amazing how many hits I got. Check it
out!

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3.5 Kbackup needs a new maintainer
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     Subject: Neat opportunity
     From: Paul Poduska -- poduska@ix.netcom.com

     As far as I can tell, Linux needs a good easy-to-use GPL X and
     command-line backup utility that is easier to use than the ones I
     have seen so far. Visit the following URL for a good opportunity
     to make a great contribution to Linux while getting exposure for
     doing something essential. Kbackup needs a new maintainer.
     http://www.uni-karlsruhe.de/~Karsten.Ballueder/

Ed: Some interesting graphics to look at there too!

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5.1 Comdex/Fall, November 17-21, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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This year's Fall Comdex is right around the corner. With 2,000 vendors and
over 200,000 attendees, Fall Comdex is an industry show not to be missed.
The show is held in Las Vegas, Nevada through November 17 - 21, 1997. More
information at: http://www.Comdex.com

     From: Carlie Fairchild -- Carlie@ssc.com

     Each year, Linux vendors get together and form a Linux Pavilion at
     Fall Comdex. This year's pavilion is lining up to be the largest
     Linux Pavilion at any Comdex yet. Don't miss out!

     If you are a Linux vendor that would like to exhibit within this
     year's Linux Pavilion, please e-mail li-show@ssc.com immediately
     so that your company can be included in pre-promotional materials.

     If you are a member of the Linux community and would like to
     volunteer some of your time during the show, please also
     mailto:li-show@ssc.com. We appreciate any help!

     If you would like to attend Fall Comdex, the admission to the
     entire trade show is FREE! You can register on-line at
     http://www.Comdex.com . And don't forget... come visit and show
     support for all of the Linux vendors at the Linux Pavilion while
     you visit the show. We'd love to see you there!

     If you have any questions regarding this year's Fall Comdex Linux
     Pavilion, please feel free to contact Carlie Fairchild at
     mailto:li-show@ssc.com or call (206) 782-7733.

Ed: Thanks for the announcement Carlie!

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9. New Products & Specials at the Linux Mall
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     In order to take advantage of the following deals you **MUST**
     provide the offer code WEX031 when you contact us. If you order
     online, and the price invoiced does not match what is mentioned
     here, simply state in the comments area "Adjust prices to match
     offer WEX031", and it will be done when we process the order.
     Offers Expire 08/30/97 or when supplies run out.

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                            **  NEW    **

Web+ 3.0                                                 Item #: 00439
List Price: $995.95            Linux Newsletter Special Price: $195.95

TalentSoft Web+ is a powerful tool for developing dynamic web sites and
web-based client-server applications. The power of Web+ is in its
integration capability: sites and applications designed with Web+ can pull
and embed information from files, databases, e-mail, and other sources. You
can rapidly create and deploy powerful interactive applications on your web
server with Web+. Through an exclusive partnering arrangement with
TalentSoft, the Linux Mall brings you this powerful product at an unheard of
low introductory price. You can even try it for free!
More information: http://www.LinuxMall.com/products/00439.html

                            ** SPECIAL **

No BS Guide to Linux                                     Item #: 00407
List Price: $34.95              Linux Newsletter Special Price: $30.00

This is one of the best books that we have ever seen for beginners who
already know DOS. Author Bob Rankin takes the user through installation and
learning concepts. Edited by Mark Bolzern, it also includes a copy of the
Linux Pro 4.1a CD.
More information: http://www.LinuxMall.com/products/00407.html

                            ** SPECIAL **

Linux on a Disk (LOAD)                                   Item #: 00435
List Price: $389.00            Linux Newsletter Special Price: $369.00

Linux on a Disk is a Fujitsu IDE hard drive pre-loaded with an enhanced Red
Hat Linux 4.2 by Cosmos Engineering. This hard drive can easily be put into
your computer as a first or second hard drive, and voila, Linux is running!
More information: http://www.LinuxMall.com/products/00435.html

A list of all products available at the Linux Mall can be seen at the
following URL: http://www.LinuxMall.com/mallidx.html

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