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From: brian@shift.utell.net (Brian Somers)
Newsgroups: comp.unix.bsd.freebsd.misc
Subject: Re: can I start subscription with v2.2.1?
Date: 14 May 1997 09:40:07 GMT
Organization: Awfulhak Ltd.
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In article <33789C17.41C67EA6@uiuc.edu>,
Vlad <roubtsov@uiuc.edu> writes:
> Hi:
> Here is a simple question: can I get in on the FreeBSD subscription
> plan with Walnut Creek and have current (2.2.1) version included in it?
> Or would I have to purchase 2.2.1 separately? What [current+future]
> versions are covered by the subscription plan?
>
> Another question: once I get v.2.2.1 disk one way or another, can my
> friends install from it or there would be some sort of license/copyright
> restriction?
>
> Couldn't get a straight answer from info@cdrom.com: they just sent me a
> copy of what's in their home page...not very helpful.
I *believe* you get to specify the first CD that you want delivered
when you subscribe via the cdrom.com web page. Have a browse.
Once you have a copy, you can give it to whomever you want. In
fact this is encouraged ! However, given the price, it's
probably worth getting a copy each (or even cutting copy disks
if you have the facility).
The only thing that the FreeBSD copyright restricts you on is
removing the copyright notice ! (I'm sure someone'll jump in
if my copyright summary is wrong :)
> Vlad.
--
Brian <brian@awfulhak.org> <brian@freebsd.org>
<http://www.awfulhak.org>
Don't _EVER_ lose your sense of humour !