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PC Week: Linux for the masses?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 17, 1999

“Macmillan rolls out cheaper Linux package.”

“… mainstream book and software publisher Macmillan Computer
Publishing USA announced this morning it will distribute an
inexpensive bundle that includes the open-source operating system
plus productivity tools and service.”

“The Complete Linux Operating System 6.0, available now,
comprises the Linux-Mandrake distribution, electronic versions of
the Indianapolis publisher’s Linux reference guides and technical
support with guaranteed response time of 24 hours…”

“The bundle is priced at $29.99…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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