Red Hat Software Linux Beta Test

[Marc Ewing]

Red Hat Software would like to measure interest in a beta program for our
new Linux distribution to be distributed on CD-ROM. The beta release
contains our Linux Installation Manager and packaging system as seen in
Open Systems Today. Easy to follow, fill in the blanks, dialog-based
installation scripts are provided for quick setup of Linux on an empty
system. Installation is supported from the CD-ROM, a hard drive, or over
the net with a single boot diskette. A complete installation can also
be done from within an existing Linux system on a spare partition.

The beta release contains over 200 source and binary packages, including
lots of development tools, and a TeX/LaTeX suite. Packages can be
installed, uninstalled, verified for correct installation, and otherwise
queried.

There are two ways to participate in the beta program. The first is
limited to 100 participants. For $15 you will get the beta release and a
$20 credit towards the purchase of the first release. The second way to
participate is to purchase the beta release for $10, with no additional
credits towards the first release. The estimated retail price of the
first release is $40, including a ~100 page manual. All prices do not
include shipping ($3 to $5, TBD).

We expect to have the beta CDs ready to ship in 3 to 4 weeks. If you
have any interest in participating in this program, or any additional
questions, please feel free to contact me at be...@redhat.com.

Thanks,
Marc Ewing, ma...@redhat.com

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