Distributions & updates

[Kevin Fenzi]

On Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:48:24 -0400
Fred Walker <fastfred at intrstar.net> wrote:

> Hello:
> I hope this is the proper place for this post.
> I do not have access to DSL )-;
> Because of this I would like to make a suggestion.
> When a new Distribution is released I get the DVD with everything on
> it. The problem is after the install and upgrade the new Distribution
> looks to the repositories for up dates.  This is fine if you have
> some form of HI-speed available.  When you don't it is an issue.  It
> can take days for the new updates to down load.
> It would be GREAT if arrangements could be made for a subscription
> that would send out a DVD with updates biweekly or monthly.  I think
> this could be a good way to keep those of us without HI-speed
> connections available up to date.  A subscription could help raise
> funds for development and maintenance cost.  You could even use
> advertising to help pay for the cost. Something like selling the DVD
> cover as advertisement space! You could even do some form of USB
> Thumb Drive swapping, Just a suggestion.  Thanks, all, Fred 

It's a nice idea, but in these days of high speed net, it's very very
unlikely to be worth it. ;) 

You may want to look into the fedora unity respins: 
http://fedoraunity.org/re-spins

kevin
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