Free Linux Bundle

[Fallon]

I thought I'd share this with y'all.
http://www.novell.com/community/linux/order.php
I BELIEVE, but I don't know, that it contains the following:
- SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8.0 (ISO Installation Images)
- SUSE LINUX 9.1 Professional (Bootable Installation DVD)
- Ximian Desktop 2.0 Evaluation (ISO Image)
- Ximian Red Carpet 2.0.2 Evaluation (ISO Image)
- Novell Linux Services 1.0 (ISO Image & NLS Companion CD)
- Novell GroupWise for Linux 6.5.1 - Server, Client & Messenger
I ordered mine this morning so I'm definately hoping.

[laconic1]

I wonder if you have to actually be an IT worker, or just a linux enthusiast/supporter like myself to get this. I'm pissed though, I just bought the 9.1 personal edition, and I could have had the pro version for free.

[Fallon]

Heh, I'll tell ya in a couple weeks when I hopefully get it...Hopefully it'll come in before the 15th, my b-day

[Fallon]

Just checked my email and found this.

Thank you for ordering the Linux Technical Resource Kit from the Novell Customer Communities. Your order has been received, and will ship within the next 7-10 business days.

This comprehensive Novell Linux collection includes the following on 3 DVDs (10 GB):

- SUSE Linux Professional 9.1 (Bootable Installation DVD)
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 (ISO Installation Images)
- SUSE Linux Professional 8.2 (Installation ISO images for use with Ximiam Desktop)
- Ximian Desktop 2.0 Evaluation (ISO Image)
- Red Carpet 2.0.2 Evaluation (ISO Image)
- GroupWise for Linux 6.5.1 - Server, Client & Messenger (ISO Images)
- Novell Nterprise Linux Services 1.0 (ISO Image & NLS Companion CD)
- And more...

[scrooloose]

Thanks Just ordered mine

[glytch]

This is very cool, just sent in my order too. Thanks for bringing this up, Fallon

[Latch]

Awesome, well done Fallon!

I've ordered mine.. they didn't seem to have any problems that I'm in Australia.

[Silvy]

good find!

I just ordered my copy...
I'm in europe and that didn't appear to be a problem!

Yay Novell!

[Wyodiver33]

Wow, great find. I hope they actually send it out. I'm wary that they may call first to confirm the creative info I supplied before sending it out. SuSE 9.1 Pro on DVD would be nice at that price.

[laconic1]

I just got the confirmation email, hopefully they will get it to me. Awesome find Fallon, Suse has always been my favorite "mainstream" distro.

[flamingpeach]

Thanks, I can't wait to get mine.

[SecretMethod70]

Just filled it out. Can't wait to see if I get anything

[Wyodiver33]

Just got my confirmation email. Crossing fingers.

[Wyodiver33]

A guy from www.3dgpu.com got his a couple of days ago. 3 DVDs, one with SUSE 9.1 Pro. They were marked for evaluation only, but there were no time limits or other kinds of crippliing.

[RelaX]

Novell Customer Communities
Linux Technical Resource Kit
order form

We appreciate your interest in the Linux Technical Resource Kit, offered by the Novell Customer Communities.

At this time we are not accepting any more orders. If you are interested in receiving notice of other forthcoming Linux opportunities from Novell similar to this Linux Technical Resource Kit, please e-mail us your contact information, and we will communicate with you as soon as another offer is available.

Damnit

[Fallon]

Ya, I saw a site announcing it on their RSS feed and I figured it'd be toast soon.

[Wyodiver33]

Update on my order:

As you may have noticed, there has been a slight delay in your Novell Linux Technical Resource DVD kit shipment. We had a phenomenal response to this free offer, and have had to adjust production to meet this demand.

In an effort to provide you with the most current Linux software from Novell, and to accommodate the release of a new, yet-to-be-announced Linux product, the decision was made to delay shipment on some of the more recent Linux Technical Resource Kit orders.

As a result, your kit will ship during the last week of July * with the latest Linux software from Novell. We will notify you again as soon as your order is mailed.

We appreciate your patience, and are confident you will find the Novell Linux Resource Kit a comprehensive tool to evaluate the Linux offerings from Novell.

Sincerely,
Novell Customer Communities

[laconic1]

I just got the same email from them. I guess another week won't hurt too much.

[SecretMethod70]

Sweet, I got that too. And if another week means more up-to-date stuff, I'm all for it!

[Wyodiver33]

SUSE Pro is $79 on Amazon. Sweet deal to get it for free. Of course, the full-retail box probably has much more in it. But then again, being a DVD, the free one might be pretty much complete.

[Aerundel]

I read on slickdeals that the only difference between the normal Suse Pro and this offer is that instead of 3 CDs, it's 1 DVD. Plus you get the other CDs with the server and desktop stuff on it.

[Latch]

I got the email as well.. I wonder what the "yet-to-be-announced" product is...

[laconic1]

Has anybody got any word yet on when this will ship? I know I shouldn't bitch about free stuff, but the last week of July has come and gone, and I haven't received any updates on this.

[Fallon]

Haven't heard a thing yet. I'm still waiting though and trying to figure out how I'm going to get it off of a DVD when I don't have a DVD drive for my comp...

[Glava]

At this time we are not accepting any more orders. If you are interested in receiving notice of other forthcoming Linux opportunities from Novell similar to this Linux Technical Resource Kit, please provide your name and e-mail address below.

Oh well.

[Latch]

No updates here either. Amazingly, I do have faith they'll eventually ship it to me... unlike a certain Guinness Bar Towel I signed up for a couple years ago (and still hasn't come) hehe.

[Wyodiver33]

Still waiting for mine...

[Fallon]

Looked on the desk today for my mail, and lo and behold, a cd case full of Linux!
Got it in, just need to find a DVD drive....

[cowudders14]

Thanks for the info. I gave them my name and email, you never know - there might be another freebie promotion coming up soon! Can't hurt...

Thanks!

[westothemax]

Well I just got this e-mail today:

Subject: Novell Technical Resource Kit - Shipped

Your Novell Linux Technical Resource Kit will ship at the latest by
Monday, August 16, 2004 via US Mail. Please allow up to 7-10 days for
delivery in the United States.

As mentioned in a previous e-mail to you, we delayed shipping the kit
because of a greater than anticipated response rate, and the fact that
it contained the previously unannounced SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
(SLES) 9 product. Announced at the LinuxWorld Expo last week in San
Francisco, we are excited to be able to provide you with this first
enterprise server product to include the new 2.6 Linux kernel.

Although we began fulfilling the pending kit orders as soon as SLES 9
was announced last week, it has taken us some time to fulfill the tens
of thousands of orders that we received. We appreciate your patience,
and are confident you will find this updated Novell Linux Resource Kit a
comprehensive tool for evaluating the Linux offerings from Novell.

Sincerely,
Scott Carlson
Novell Customer Communities

Looks like they should be arriving by the end of this month for those of us who haven't gotten ours yet. Now I need to put together a system to install this on.

[SecretMethod70]

1) I too got that e-mail and 2) deja vu! I swear I've read westothemax's post before, and I seem to remember something bad happening, like I never got mine or something. heh - obviously it's a total coincidence caused by....whatever deja vu is caused by. Still pretty funny though.

I'm looking forward to my Linux bundle!

[Aerundel]

Just got my package today

[Silvy]

Got mine yesterday!

[Latch]

I got an email saying it was sent.. but it'd take 6-8 weeks to send overseas. Still, cool.

[flamingpeach]

I still havn't gotten mine - no emails since the confirmation that we were getting it, either.

I'm getting impatient as I really want to install suse pro on my laptop.


Hows everyone else doing with this?

Anyone got their bundle lately?

[glytch]

I haven't gotten anything yet, and the last email I received was the "delay" one. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[Latch]

I've gotten mine! 3 shiny DVDs hehe.

Got it sometime last week. Forgot to come post on here letting everyone know.

[Bamrak]

got mine yesterday!

[laconic1]

Got mine on Friday. I never thought it was going to come but it finally made it.

[glytch]

Do they send you an email letting you know it's been shipped?