[clug] YDL Software Request

[Richard Jenkins]

Thanks to both of those list members for offering to copy the YDL version 3 
'iso's' for me.  Their help is sincerely appreciated.  I have purchased GPL 
versions of this software before ... but the comany has tightened up their 
distribution policy and now all that I have seen on offer in Australia is 
geniune disks but with NO support ... for large amounts of money!  Pretty 
good for what is essentially 'free' software!  

As a side issue I note that this policy is becoming more widespread i.e. that 
of 'selling' linux software (which includes large amounts of free software on 
the disk).  It seems we are asked to pay for their 'splash screens' and other 
'improvements'.

I am sticking with YDL because in the past their software seemed to install 
and run better on my iMac ... better than alternatives such as SuSE 7.3, 
Debian ppc (2.2), and even the old linuxppc.  I am currently using Mandrake 
9.1 (ppc) but it was a cow of a thing to install.  I did win out in the end!

Once again, my thanks to Stephen and Mark for their prompt offers of help.  I 
want to make this iMac really sing!!  It does need a new battery though so I 
guess it's off to DSE or Jaycar for a new one.

Cheers


Richard
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Irena and Richard Jenkins      VK1NDV & VK1RJ
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