The Linux from Nascent CDROM is now available for $39.95 Version 1.0 October 17, 1993 Nascent Technology 811 Haverhill Drive Sunnyvale CA 94087 USA Tel: (408) 737-9500 Fax: (408) 241-9390 Email: nascent@netcom.com The Linux from Nascent CDROM, Version 1.0, is only $39.95 plus shipping and handling, and comes with an 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee. If you aren't completely satisfied, return the package with your receipt within 30 days and the purchase price, excluding shipping and handling, will be refunded to you. In addition, Nascent offers the Linux from Nascent Plus package for only $89.95, which includeds six months of email support and a 30% discount off a future release of the CDROM with your CDROM purchase. Linux is a freely distributable Unix(R) compatible operating system for the IBM(R) 386/486 PC and compatibles written by Linus Torvalds from the University of Helsinki, Finland. It was developed by a unique world-wide collaboration of programmers over the internet, and is covered by the GNU General Public License. Linux is a modern, high performance network operating system, much like ones used for years on engineering and professional workstations. The Linux from Nascent CDROM is an entirely new distribution of the Linux operating system, and includes over 400 mbytes of source code, binaries, and documentation for Linux and applications. The Linux from Nascent distribution features: * 52 page User Guide * automated root, swap, and package installation from CDROM * simple user account and network administration scripts * Linux 0.99.13 plus net-2 networking * extensive online documentation and manuals * network printer support * X Window System(TM) * OpenLook(TM) 3d window manager * SCSI disk and tape support * TeX(TM) and ghostscript word processor and viewer * Ingres database management * GNU C compiler and utilities * GNU emacs, vi clone text editors * sound and graphics support * Over 100 high resolution images translated from Kodak PhotoCD(TM) * magic and spice electronic design tools * GNU Chess, Shogi, pooltable, xpilot, flight simulator, ... The Linux from Nascent application archives have been organized using a consistent makefile interface; the vast majority compile and install without modification. Each archive comes with an associated notes file that lets you browse collections of archives to see what's available, along with its current status, and includes simple instructions for compiling and installing an application. A listing of the contents of the CDROM as well as a current copy of this announcement and order form may be obtained via anonymous ftp at netcom.com:/pub/nascent. An order form is also included below. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - THE LINUX FROM NASCENT DISTRIBUTION ON CDROM Version 1.0 Ordered by: __________________________ _______________________________ First Name Last Name _______________________________________________________ __________ Street Apt. No. __________________________ ____ _______ _____________________ City State Zip Country Ship to: (fill in if different from the `ordered by' address) __________________________ _______________________________ First Name Last Name _______________________________________________________ __________ Street Apt. No. __________________________ ____ _______ _____________________ City State Zip Country Daytime phone number: ______________________________ Floppy __3.5" __5.25" Linux from Nascent CDROM _______ X $39.95 = $________ how many price each Linux from Nascent Plus _______ X $89.95 = $________ how many price each + $________ subtotal California residents add 8.25% sales tax X 8.25% = $________ sales tax Shipping & handling (US and Canada $5; all others $15) = $________ shipping + $________ __Check or Money order enclosed total VISA/MC number ______-______-______-______ Expiration date ____/_____ Mon Year ___________________________________________ Signature TERMS: 1. 30 day unconditional money back guarantee. 2. 1 year warranty against material defects. 3. Registered owners of the Linux from Nascent Plus package are entitled to one year of free email support and a 30% discount on a future release of the CDROM. All offers and prices are subject to change without notice. You will receive with your order the Linux from Nascent CDROM, root and boot floppies, and user guide. Please make checks and money orders payable to Nascent Technology. Allow two weeks for delivery. To order your Linux from Nascent CDROM, mail, email or fax a completed order form to: Nascent Technology Linux from Nascent CDROM P.O. Box 60669 Sunnyvale CA 94088-0669 fax: (408) 241-9390 email: nascent@netcom.com