(I'll jump into this interestint discussion :)
On Wed, Oct 10, 2001 at 11:53:08AM +0100, Mark Finlay wrote:
> i just realised that when u press the reply button - it replys to the person
> - not the list. damn
Shift-L in mutt, provided you have set the list in your configuration ;)
> Prices are not finalised - but they would be good. - probably around £3.00
> per cd - with special discounts for sets. eg. mandrake 8.1 (6 CD's) for
> around a tenner.
I'd be interested in that when I need several different CDs at once.
Don't limit yourself to just Linux distributions, either - I'm sure
there would be interest for other free operating systems, plus maybe
collections of software. Especially bundles like the "Half-Life kit" the
nice folks at Antefacto made ;)
> also , like all great startups - i wont have
> credit card ordering for a while - it would
> be limited to cheques for the first while
> (and paypal if i can work it out)
There are some cash-on-delivery options within Ireland, aren't there? If
you register as a small business, the fee probably would be minimal,
too.
> of course if i get this company running i'll be getting the cd's
> professionally pressed.
Copyleft have some nice Debian recordables - consider a stocking a huge
supply of those ;)
> > How much for the CD's plus p & p to Limerick?
> still have to get prices for p&p
I've sent CDs to Wales for 80p - I can't imagine it being more within
the Republic ;)
> no my intention is to offer cheep linux cd's to anyone who want's them.
> because i will be selling them so cheap, i dont intend on having to help
> newbies set up their computers.
Yes, get the CDs out there - if you find good helper links, put them on
the webpage with a disclaimer :)
("Try this IRC channel for help with Debian - warning:Regulars may be
arrogant!")
> it is possible to buy os-less pc's - and some day i plan on selling pre-loaded
> linux boxes with tested hardware.
An article on what components to buy if people would like to build their
own PC would be good. Has ILUG got anything like that, people?
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