Ubuntu, Solaris, Fedora By free Mail Review

[DJoe]

I thought I'd do a Ubuntu, Solaris, Fedora By free Mail Review.
So, people know what to expect when they sign up for free Linux CD's by mail.

All CD delivery, reviews are welcome, including those who bought Linux or any other Operating Systems, discluding Windows and Mac.

First off, as far as I know Ubuntu and Solaris are reputable, Solaris for sure is. Fedora not so sure, but has been talked about in the tech world alot.

Solaris is owned and operated by SunMicroSystems, the same people that brought you, OpenOffice and Java.

And yes, I'm talking to you from a Linux.




Alright so, heres what I found:

These OpenOperatingSystems, (as shown below) I never got charged product, shipping or border-crossing (in North America) at least. In other countries they might still charge for border-crossing. All of these work on PC computers, not sure about Mac though. Either way its 100% Free and Legal by Mail.

Ubuntu: Ubuntu's ShipIt was very easy to use (shipit.ubuntu.com), although the delivery was slow to Canada, took about a year just to recieve 1copy 32-bit version and 1copy 64-bit version. But, the wait was worth it, you can expect nice graphics on the CD and a nice CD sleeve with built in information, graphics and pictures to go with it.

So, what your looking at is a possible slow shipment, although it may depend on where you live and how much you request, Ubuntu claims "6 to 10 weeks to deliver" for 1cd and several copy's could take "12 to 16 weeks". Its shipped from the Netherlands.

Solaris: Solaris's Request CD form wasn't as easy to use (www.opensolaris.org/os/TryOpenSolaris), didn't even know where the logout was. The upside is that the shipping is very Fast and they'll keep sending them for some reason, 1 by 1, so you'll need to Update the request by typing in the form, something like "no more shipping at this time". Just like Ubuntu, the CD has Graphics, but with no CD case or sleeve, therefore you'll have to have one available.

So, what your looking at is Fast Shipping, Continuous Shipping (unless account is updated), and no CD case or Sleeve included, Its shipped from San Francisco.

Fedora: Fedora's Request page was easy to use (http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Distribution/FreeMedia). The delivery took a few monthes, but, it came. Just like Solaris, no CD/DVD case or sleeve was provided, but unlike Solaris the CD had no graphics, just a simple white label and used a marker to print out the name. The upside is that you can choose from DVD's to CD's, Live Versions to Non-Live Versions. Fedora will only ship 1cd per version release, so keep that in mind when ordering.

So, heres what your looking at, Faster shipping than Ubuntu, no graphics on CD/DVD, no CD case or sleeve provided, 1 shipment will only happen again after the next operating system release.

[kage]

This is good information that deserves to be stickied.

[DJoe]

Update:
Fedora Free CD: http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Distribution/FreeMedia


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