[NTLUG:Discuss] Need Distro Recommendation, Please

Rick Matthews k5wls at verizon.net
Thu May 5 06:16:20 CDT 2005


Stephen Davidson wrote:
> 
> Faster route for download (If you are in NorthDallas) -- take laptop to 
> Connection Court at Shops at Willowbend, use T1.  Takes about an 
> hour/CD.  Its free.  They just ask that you set up a username/password, 
> so they can track frequency/type of usage (The sponsors are researching 
> whether or not there is a demand for this type of service, and how much 
> of a demand there is). Spousal Unit can shop while you are downloading.  
> Starbucks in vicinity if caffeine fix needed.
> 
> Atlanta Bread company, Dunn's coffee shop, other locations also provide 
> High speed wireless for free (well, they would prefer you at least buy a 
> coffee from them), with high speed download.
> 

Steve,

That's good information for everyone to have, thanks.

Several years ago I bought a download manager (Net Vampire) for windoze
and it continues to serve me well. It makes an iso download as easy as
a 100k download. (Note: I didn't say as FAST as...)  It took care of
everything overnight.

Rick






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