Re: [SLUG] Microsloth having a go at Linux....Ooooooh..

[Jobst Schmalenbach <jobst@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Wed, Aug 09, 2000 at 08:52:16AM +1000, John Wiltshire (jw@xxxxxxxxxxx) wrote:
> From: George Vieira [mailto:georgev@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> >
> >Hi all,

[snip]

> Most of the arguments are pretty dated (it was posted about a year ago)
> although the posting of things like this have really improved the 2.4
> kernel.  Isn't a bit of criticism wonderful.  ;-)
> 
> btw - it's a lot faster to download MS service packs from
> mirror.aarnet.edu.au.

But if telstra's prices incresing like they do in the moment it might be cheaper
to order one form M$: $14!

Considering that netscape is 19MB and a MB costs 18c, you end up $3.50!
(this is the company rates, not the flat rates)


jobst


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