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We are interested in submissions for: Complete distributions of Linux software available on CD-ROM. (We no longer carry FTP-only distributions, as this document is aimed primarily at new users for which they are not appropriate.) By `complete distribution' we mean any set of software which can be used to build a complete Linux system from scratch. Layered products or individual software packages available only via mail order. If your software package is available via anonymous FTP, chances are people can find it. Software products only available via mail-order include commercial things such as Motif, and any other commercial software ported to Linux. Any other If the number of submissions for services and layered products is large, I'll create a separate HOWTO for these items. How to submit

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This document is copyright 1997 by Eric S. Raymond. You may use, disseminate, and reproduce it freely, provided you: Do not omit or alter this copyright notice. Do not omit or alter or omit the version number and date. Do not omit or alter the document's pointer to the current WWW version. Clearly mark any consdensed, altered or versions as such. These restrictions are intended to protect potential readers from stale or mangled versions. If you think you have a good case for an exception, ask me. Acknowledgements

This document was originated by Bill Riemers. Matt Welsh maintained the second version. Erik Troan then maintained the document to release 3.0.

In January 1995, Eric Raymond, while unaware of the existence of this document, began to develop a similar FAQ in the format of his now-discontinued "PC-clone UNIX Software Buyer's Guide", which had covered mainly System V UNIXes and BSD/OS.

In March 1995, Eric approached Erik about cooperating on a merged version. In early April 1995, Erik went to work for Red Hat Software, and (wishing to avoid a conflict of interest) handed the document to Eric. Eric merged in a lot of new information and added several new fields to the distribution entries.

Accordingly, this document has been a sort of serial collaboration. The editorial `we' generally tags observations by all the maintainers; `I' is Eric (the current one) speaking.

We are delighted to acknowledge the contributions of all the Linux users and Internet hackers who have contributed information and feedback.