Re: Working Within the System

From: Martin Ling (martin@nodezero.org.uk)
Date: Sun Apr 30 2000 - 05:59:32 MDT


On Sun, Apr 30, 2000 at 07:26:04AM -0400, Michael S. Lorrey wrote:

> the evidence showing that the only other potentially comparable OS that
> is cheaper is actually a 'free' OS that typically costs you $50 on a CD
> (windows typically costs about $89.00 on CD-ROM).

As a quick point (I am writing other replies to this thread).

Although said free OS can be aquired for $50 on CD, it can also be
aquired on CD for $2, or often given away free. I don't think it's fair
to say it's 'typically' bought for $50.

Martin

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