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From: "Arthur" <arfa AT clara DOT net>
To: "DJGPP Mailing List" <djgpp AT delorie DOT com>,
        "Ralph Proctor" <ralphgpr AT shadow DOT net>
Subject: RE: DJGPP CDROM released by Walnut Creek CDROM
Date: Sat, 1 Aug 1998 16:36:14 +0100
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> At 11:01 AM 7/31/98 -0700, you wrote:
> >Walnut Creek CDROM proudly announces the release of our DJGPP Development
> >System CDROM.
> >
> >This CDROM features version 2.01 of DJGPP, which is based on GNU gcc
> >2.8.1.  We have included some example source code packages to get you
> >started.  The disc has a ready-to-run feature, enabling you to use DJGPP
> >directly from the CDROM.  Want a customized configuration and improved
> >speed performance?  Use the install program to install DJGPP to your hard
> >drive.
> >
> >The DJGPP Development System CDROM is shipping now and costs $39.95.
> >
> >Web: http://www.cdrom.com (Go to the "Programming" section)
>
> >Brett Neely   -   bneely AT cdrom DOT com
> >Walnut Creek CDROM Tech Department
>
> Mr. Neely: Just today I was hoping I could port all my DJGPP installation
> over to my daughter's house on her super-dooper Win 95 with 266 MHz and 2.6
> gigahertz drive (sheesh!! I have nothing so fine) so that I can have
> something do do when I am babysitting. Your CD is an answer. But would you
> mind listing just what programs are on the CD--I don't mean every single
> file--but how far does it go? I've got not only the basics but a lot of
> good stuff.
>
> Just list the zips or equivalent names so I'll know what is on the CD.

Although this is a good idea, I do believe that it is a bit expensive for what it is
(DJGPP is, after all, free to download and use). This is especially the case as DJGPP
is updated regularly. I don't want to have to pay $40 each time the CD is updated.
Not only that, but the basic DJGPP package is distributed free on magazine coverdiscs
every so often. Do you have an upgrade service to distribute free (or for a couple of
dollars) a new CD?

Perhaps I am being a bit picky, but I'm skint. I do agree, though that it is a good
way for those without any of the files to get DJGPP. The fact that it can run from CD
is a bonus. Is there a UK distributer for the CD (I have a friend who would be
interested)?

James Arthur
jaa AT arfa DOT clara DOT net
ICQ#15054819