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From: njkim@hyowon.cc.pusan.ac.kr (Nakjin Kim)
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Subject: Re: New BSD CD-ROM. Latest releases of NetBSD, FreeBSD for $15!
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Date: 19 May 1995 19:55:57 GMT
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Roman Yanovsky  roman@btr.com (roman@btr.btr.com) wrote:
: 		Trans-Ameritech Systems announcing:

: New low cost Linux plus BSD Supplement #4 CD-ROM with FreeBSD, NetBSD
: and Linux (Slackware 2.2.0.1 and a comprehensive developer's reference 
: set of alternative distributions).

: A powerful 100% UNIX(TM) compatible Operating System for your desktop PC!

: If you don't have BSD or Linux installed on your system yet, but have some 
: BSD/Linux/UNIX experience, use this low cost Supplement CD-ROM to install
: BSD/Linux. If you are running BSD/Linux already, upgrade your system to the 
: new state of the art!

: You can also deside for yourself the question of the decade "Linux vs. 386BSD".

: This Supplement continues the Trans-Ameritech tradition of providing serious 
: developers with alternative distributions and 386BSD derivatives for reference.

: This CD-ROM has virtualy ALL the major Linux distributions:

: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

:   - DEBIAN - the snapshot from April 26
:   - BOGUS  - the "alternative" distribution unlike all others
:   - SLS - may not be the one you will run, but you can learn a lot from the 
:     code.
:   - Slackware needs no explaination. Update your system to 2.2.0.1

: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

: The main features:
:   
:   - Kernel 1.2x with modules
:   - multiple terminals and full X-Windows environment
:   - all network services available - workstation and SERVER CD-ROM
:     on-line to save disk space
:   - automatic detection of most hardware
:   - new CD-ROM dependant option to save disk space

: APPLICATIONS:

:   - Communications
:   - Internet access, news, E-mail
:   - Word processing, professional quality typesetting
:   - Database
:   - Spreadsheets
:   - Graphics tools
:   - Fax send and receive
:   - C/C++ compiler and debugger
:   - Productivity tools - calendar, schedule etc.

: System requirements:

:   - 386 or better CPU
:   - ISA, VESA or EISA bus (not MicroChannel)
:   - 4 MB of RAM, at least 8 MB recommended
:   - 25 MB minimum of UNCOMPRESSED hard disk space
:   - ANY CD-ROM drive that DOS understands for installation

: Supported under Linux:

:   - IDE, SCSI, MFM, RLL and ESDI hard drives
:   - all SCSI CD-ROM drives with supported controllers
:   - Sony, Panasonic, Mitsumi and ATARI non-SCSI CD-ROM drives
:   - most tape drives
:   - most 8 and 16 bit SOUND CARDS
:   - data and FAX modems
:   - most internal and external ETHERNET cards
:   - from MONO to TRUE COLOR video cards

: Pricing: $15 !!!

: For only $15 you will get ALL 4 Major Linux distributions, 2 of BSD
: distributions and LOT of applications.

: You can order by E-mail, by phone (408)727-3883 or FAX (408)727-3882.
: (E-mail: order@trans-am.com)

: If you prefer to send a check/money order, our address is:

: Trans-Ameritech Systems, Inc.
: 2342A Walsh Ave
: Santa Clara, CA 95051
: USA

: If you order with a credit card (VISA, M/C, American Express) please indicate
: the card number, expiration date and your mailing address.

: The order will be processed and the CD shipped the same day.

: Shipping and handling in US is $5, Canada/Mexico $6, Overseas $8.
: COD is available in the US only for $4.50

: California residents please add sales tax.

: Annual subscriptions (4 Regular Releases) are available for $80 plus s&h.
: (note: there are 4 shipments in a subscription)
: Example subscription in US is: $80 + $5 * 4 = $100
: Subscription in Europe/Japan etc. is: $80 + $8 * 4 = $ 112


: If you have any further questions, please contact us at 

: Trans-Ameritech Systems, Inc.
: 2342A Walsh Ave
: Santa Clara, CA 95051
: USA

: Phone (408)727-3883 
: FAX   (408)727-3882.