“Popular Non-Commercial Linux Distribution Bundled as CD-ROM
& Book Package.”
“VA Linux Systems, O’Reilly Associates and SGI, Inc. announced
today that the three companies have come together to support the
Debian Project by sponsoring the introduction of the Debian
GNU/Linux operating system to major retail stores. Profits from
Debian GNU/Linux sales will be donated to Software in the Public
Interest, a non-profit organization for Open Source projects
including Debian.
“Until now Debian GNU/Linux has been available largely via
download from the Internet. The joint effort by VA Linux
Systems, O’Reilly and SGI thus marks the first time that Debian
GNU/Linux will be packaged and made available with commercial
documentation and add-ons as a major retail product.”