[NTLUG:Discuss] Inexpensive Corel versions; CompUSA; Fry's

greenglow484@juno.com greenglow484 at juno.com
Sun May 7 22:02:52 CDT 2000


Hi, all --

I noticed this in newspaper ads today and thought I'd mention it.  I
realize Corel WordPerfect is not open-source or free (speech) software.

CompUSA is selling deluxe version (including the Tux figurine) Corel
Linux OS 1.0 (I think that's the version; If so, it was their first,
original version) with a net price of -0-, after CompUSA and Corel
rebates.  Also, they're selling Corel WordPerf 2000 for Linux, net after
rebates, for $100 or less.  The net $100 is for the "deluxe" version,
which includes their full office suite and the Paradox database program,
and their latest version of their Corel Linux OS also (cf. Micro$oft
Access in "premium" versions of that Office program; retail prices up in
the several hundreds $$ ?).  And not to forget, for Linux, Star Office,
ApplixWare, AbiWord, KOffice, Gnome's apps -- All either free of charge,
or at modest prices.

I've also been pleased to see Fry's has been selling their
finish-it-yourself PCs, lowest is about $100 net after a CompuServe
rebate, complete with a GNU/Linux OS (they don't say which distro).

Which again makes me think:  I don't see how a new/ small business, esp.
one just starting out, can avoid considering GNU/Linux for the desktop. 
Best to all.
--
  Douglas D. Darnold	Principal/ Attorney
  LAW OFFICES OF DOUGLAS D. DARNOLD <greenglow484 at juno.com>
  P. O. Box 12461	Dallas  Texas 75225-0461	Voice: 214-368-0068
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