To coincide with the 7.04 release of ubuntu they've teamed up with another company to provide free 32 and 64 bit CD's

I ordered their 2x32 and 1x64 Bit CD package

I'm going to download the 64bit DVD as well

Nice, I'll get a few considering last time, my dad took all of the CD's to his work (University)

if you say that in the special request form you could get XXXXX CD's

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Originally posted by aNILEator
if you say that in the special request form you could get XXXXX CD's

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Warning to all:

Order a ridiculous amount, they'll stop doing them again, and I'll hurt you

I ordered Dapper 7 months ago.

Got 5 CD's

I'm going to order some now too.

* MeEtc has just ordered the single CD

* Supersonicdarky ordered 3 cd pack ^^

lol, i'm getting 503 errors from ubuntu.com now

Lol, I beat the rush .

I just ordered 3 CDs.

Grrrrr, I was downloading the other CD. ¬¬ Now I have to start all over again...

ordered mines already

Request accepted. Please note that requests usually take from 4 to 6 weeks to deliver, depending on the country of shipping.

why do you guys need THREE cds?

where?

i ordered 3 cds even though i wont be using them

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Originally posted by marissa
why do you guys need THREE cds?

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Originally posted by q25
where?

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Originally posted by Chrono
Usual human behavior when they are giving free stuff (Smilie)

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Who wants some *free* AOL CDs?

meh, I'm not ordering as I wont be using it.. I thought ubuntu was some band or something

ps:
* Rolando slaps wdz around a bit with a large trout.

given the choice i'd want
1 x 32bit PC CD
1 x 32bit DVD
1 x 64 CD
1 x 64 DVD

or at least both DVD's or both CD's
instead the pack is 2 32bits and 1 64 bit cd's which seems silly they should add a 2 pack of one of each then i'd have it

I got the 3 pack (2x32, 1x64) simply cause I need one 32 bit and 64 bit, and there wasn't an option for just one of each.

I've actually already downloaded Kubuntu on this machine, I have to say, I do like it - although there are always niggly little things - such as all the MSN clients have horrible fonts, amarok skips the first few seconds of each song (ok, so all my tunes are in WMA format, but that shouldn't matter), etc.

Admittedly, I'm surprised it still works since I've:
- Used the server install CD.
- apt-get install xubuntu-desktop
- apt-get autoremove xubuntu-desktop
- apt-get install kubuntu-desktop
- apt-get remove linux-image-server
Just to get where I am. The Ubuntu team really do put a lot of work into it making sure everything works. They really are pushing Linux into the hands of the general public.

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Originally posted by marissa
why do you guys need THREE cds?

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I ordered three as well, I needed both types so I was happy when I saw they had a pack with both in it. From the last bunch I ordered (got 5) I gave a few away, so a extra CD or two might be handy.

* andrey waits...

* vaccination got 3 CD (2x32 1x64 =D)

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Originally posted by andrewdodd13
...The Ubuntu team really do put a lot of work into it making sure everything works. They really are pushing Linux into the hands of the general public.

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Once I get my old computer going, I'll be installing Ubuntu, its the only distro that I like.

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Originally posted by Verte
Mr. Shuttleworth mentioned recently that he doesn't think Linux is ready for the desktop yet. I think the more important thing is, people don't understand it. I installed Debian on my fathers computer [I'm staying here for a few months, might as well get comfortable] and he still complains that he can't use it, because, for example, he doesn't know how to get his emails. If he took three seconds to look at the screen and see the large envelope on it that opens Evolution, he'd be fine, but there's this big fear of the unknown I guess, and that's the major barrier to entry.

I ordered myself an Ubuntu CD [I can copy it- one is enough], I mostly want to put it on my mother and sisters computer and see how they go, and it'd be great for those "well, I've always wanted to try Linux" conversations. I carry other Linux live CDs, but if I was going to actually install one on a non-technical users computer it would probably have to be Ubuntu or Xubuntu.

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Originally posted by ICQ

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Originally posted by Verte
Mr. Shuttleworth mentioned recently that he doesn't think Linux is ready for the desktop yet.

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The Source of this information where he said thiis would be Great .

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ok, now you've done that, , is this Comment from Canonical or from Billy Gates impersonating Canonical .. if i remember Redhat made some statement similiar to that a few years ago, but IMO even if Canonical Made tht statement, wouldnt suprise me since he's using a Windows Like installer in Ubuntu

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Originally posted by ICQ
ok, now you've done that, , is this Comment from Canonical or from Billy Gates impersonating Canonical .. if i remember Redhat made some statement similiar to that a few years ago, but IMO even if Canonical Made tht statement, wouldnt suprise me since he's using a Windows Like installer in Ubuntu

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Shipped/Cancelled requests

    * 10 CDs requested on 2006-08-23. 10 CDs were approved and sent to the shipping company on 2006-08-29. Please note requests usually take from 4 to 6 weeks to deliver, depending on the country of shipping.
    * 3 CDs requested on 2007-04-20. 3 CDs were approved and sent to the shipping company on 2007-04-23. Please note requests usually take from 4 to 6 weeks to deliver, depending on the country of shipping.

this is what i hate,  i know these cd's are free, but are/will people actually use these cd's? . i'd like to see Canonical stop this " shipit free program '

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Originally posted by ICQ
this is what i hate,  i know these cd's are free, but are/will people actually use these cd's? . i'd like to see Canonical stop this " shipit free program '

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Ordered a single CD a few days ago

3 Cds (the x86 and x64 pack). I want to try 64 bit again, but I'd also like a 32 bit version as this is the only pc that's capable of 64 bit in the house

Thanks.

I installed it but broke it trying to replace the graphics handler with something else and installing XGL or whatever it's called (I blame old tutorials)

I'll probably try again in summer or when there's some X1600 support

w00tage  CD's arrived today with stickers

yay!

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I installed it but broke it trying to replace the graphics handler with something else and installing XGL or whatever it's called (I blame old tutorials)

I'll probably try again in summer or when there's some X1600 support

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Mine still aren't in yet. Feels like I ordered them so long ago.

IMO Feisty Fawns to Buggy , my next distro will be Debain Etch

Sweet, mine arrived today (sent 23 April, arrived 15 May to Sydney, Australia)

I ordered one, hasn't arrived yet.

Mine arrived yesterday

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Originally posted by Phillip
Mine arrived yesterday

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IMO Feisty Fawns to Buggy , my next distro will be Debain Etch

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I got mine 5 days ago!

Too bad that I can't install it though...

Got mine today.

Mine also arrived today.

Got mine beginning of last week

I'll update when I get a minute.

woot! I got mine yesterday..
It seems that there's a problem loading the operating system.. ):

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I got mine 5 days ago!

Too bad that I can't install it though...

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It'll be a while before I can test mine.  My main HD ate shit.  I can access stuff on it through Knoppix, I just can't boot to it.  So I gotta back everything up to another drive, install XP, get that set back up, and then move onto Ubuntu.

Side Topic: I take it you've tried fixboot + fixmbr from the windows recovery console?

My Ubuntu CDs came the other day. It's a shame I could only find Ubuntu CDs, personally I prefer Kubuntu... which is what I have installed at the moment.

I gots my CD today

I mean when I have this drive hooked up, it won't boot at all, it just hangs at a black screen.  But oh well, I've been needing to put my bigger drive in anyway, this jut gave me a reason to.  (Yes, it was the drive, cause XP installed and boots fine and dandy with the new one).

Anyway, we now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.

I got mine today, was gonna use it on my lappy but it broke the other day and not gonna get rid of Vista off this one.

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I got mine today, was gonna use it on my lappy but it broke the other day and not gonna get rid of Vista off this one.

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I got mine today, was gonna use it on my lappy but it broke the other day and not gonna get rid of Vista off this one.

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got mine today too ... I love the stickers .

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Mine aren't bent.

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Originally posted by Woraug
It'll be a while before I can test mine.  My main HD ate shit.  I can access stuff on it through Knoppix, I just can't boot to it.  So I gotta back everything up to another drive, install XP, get that set back up, and then move onto Ubuntu.

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Got the CD yesterday!

The stickers rule!

I've order 3 disks, im gonna use them and dual boot with vista <3 cant wait