Distributions & updates

[Peter Jones]

On 07/09/2010 08:48 AM, Fred Walker 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 

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