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| From | Mike Easter <MikeE@ster.invalid> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | alt.os.linux |
| Subject | Re: Xtra-PC scam |
| Date | 2016-09-24 12:16 -0700 |
| Message-ID | <e4o1o4Fg54cU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | <253def73c6d7dc5fab51b8458b1adda4@remailer.paranoici.org> <e4npdtFe4lqU1@mid.individual.net> |
Mike Easter wrote: > Earlier articles indicate that -1- it used to be a lot cheaper -2- it is > running a Lub derivative > The reviews indicate the developer has taken different tacks evolving > along the way; releasing a for-pay distro DVD or download, releasing a > USB which purpose was for installing the linux to hdd, now a linux which > purpose is to NOT change the hdd. The stick is a modified/customized Lub installed to the USB; the Lub as delivered is without proprietary stuff like TrueType fonts and the Lub restricted extras repo items, so when the new user starts and creates an admin account and then accesses the internet successfully, it starts installing the proprietary ware when the user agrees to such as the MS EULA. The support at the xtra-pc site is pretty good, a useful FAQ, a UserGuide and QuickStart .pdf/s. Their customized distro is GPL/ed, source code available on request. Naturally it includes ware under other licenses, such as OO under Apache, Tb under Moz, Chrome/chromium, etc. -- Mike Easter
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