From 8f98121e2590a4a7840159982f3974b1cb6ae643 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nik Clayton Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 13:26:33 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Explain that FreeBSD can be downloaded using a number of different protocols or purchased on CD. Point the reader at Appendix A of the Handbook, which covers this in much more depth. PR: docs/19364 Submitted by: Gerald Pfeiffer --- en/availability.sgml | 34 +++++++++------------------------- 1 file changed, 9 insertions(+), 25 deletions(-) diff --git a/en/availability.sgml b/en/availability.sgml index 56bef68cf7..2c13b538c9 100644 --- a/en/availability.sgml +++ b/en/availability.sgml @@ -1,9 +1,9 @@ + %includes; ]> - + &header; @@ -29,30 +29,14 @@ color="#FF0000">Where to get it.
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You can get FreeBSD free via anonymous FTP from ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD. - You might also want to check a geographically close mirror site. - Additional information is available here.

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FreeBSD can be downloaded over the Internet for free, using a variety + of different protocols (FTP, CVS, AFS, and more). If bandwidth is + expensive for you then it can also be purchased on CDROM from a + variety of vendors.

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If you have a CDROM drive, you can get FreeBSD on CDROM for a - modest price from Walnut Creek - CDROM:

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Walnut Creek CDROM
- 4041 Pike Lane, Suite F
- Concord, CA 94520
- USA
- Phone: +1 925 674-0783
- Phone: +1 800 786-9907
- Fax: +1 925 674-0821
- Email: info@cdrom.com

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In addition to FreeBSD, the CDROM comes with hundreds of ready-to-run - programs. It is backed by an unconditional money back guarantee.

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For more information, please see the Handbook Chapter on obtaining + FreeBSD.