Re: [tlug] And they said it was Free?

["Scott McLennan" <scottmclennan@example.com>]

Interesting. Didnt expect that my comments would arouse so much
emotionalism. Being called a twit, having my name mispelt in the
subject heading. Very very interesting. Well. I love using linux and
was just surprised that I was being asked for a credit card to use
extra bits of software that were advertised on their site and being
talked about in the group. For almost 2 years now, I have been
posting in Tokyo Pc users group and have quite a few friends there always
mailing me. Im not sure
about the degree of emotionalism I seemed to touch in such sensitive
nerves but I was just surprised about clicking to the download page
and then after choosing the following [1]

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ftp.php3

[1.]I agree to support Mandrake Linux, please send me to the Mandrake
Linux Users Club Registration page now.

[2.]I'm already a member of the Club or plan on registering soon, please
send me to the download page now.

In order to 'join the mandrake's linux users club'
There was a default checkbox which was set at silver member for
$10 monthly or $120 a year.

http://mandrakelinux.com/en/club/

I apologize if some didnt agree with my opinions but I dont believe I
did anything to warrant harrassment of any kind. I feel Im entited to my
opinions so would like to ask that if someone does express themselves
with an opinion that is different that you treat them with respect and not
to try to put them down publically by insulting them or their English.

Sincerely,

Scott






> > This is pretty amazing. You go to the Mandrake distribution
> > download and get hit with all this stuff about becoming a
> > member? I mean. Why is that? It's supposed to be free
> > and yet they are tryng to rip  $120-$1200 a year off you.
> > Jumpin' Geepers!
>
> Mandrake could be one of the most easy installing and configuring distro
but
> not the only one. There are another distributions that are easy and have a
> lot of tools for an easy configuration.
> Try to use, RedHat, TurboLinux or Kondara for example.
>
> Some days ago I really was undecided about what distro to use. After some
> minutes of mediation I make me two questions:
> 1. Do I really want every so easy that I can't understand what is happend
> inside my computer, and see it like the freezer, the VHS or some other
> machine of the house?
> No I don't want that. If yes I should use Windows.
>
> 2. If I really like linux, free and open software and I want to know what
is
> happend inside my computer, why I'm trying to use it as Windows?
>
> So I decided to use Debian and don't format my HD anymore!
>
> Sorry, maybe I go out of the topic of the question.
>
> pietro
>
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