Got this email today

[slave]

Dear Colleague:

You may know that Red Hat Network is the best way to keep your
systems running the latest errata and always up to date. What you
might not know is that Red Hat Network passed the one million users
mark earlier this year. We've listened to valuable feedback and have
added two items of interest to keep those users happy - early release
of Red Hat Linux 9 ISOs and improved technical support.

Beginning March 31, 2003, paid subscribers to Red Hat Network will
have access to Red Hat Linux 9 ISOs - a full week before retail store
and Red Hat FTP availability. Also, Red Hat Network subscribers will
receive dedicated Red Hat Network Technical Support.

Learn more about the benefits of being a Red Hat Network Subscriber:
http://redhat.chtah.com/a/tA$f1ahAJPSNNAMoxTCAK6VFGvi/rhat1

To purchase a Red Hat Network subscription:
http://redhat.chtah.com/a/tA$f1ahAJPSNNAMoxTCAK6VFGvi/rhat2

Thanks again for using Red Hat Linux. We appreciate all feedback
from our users and hope you enjoy Red Hat Linux 9.

Sincerely,

Red Hat

[xyle_one]

yep. i got that email today as well..

[Doogee]

im not, slack 9 suits me fine  

[Pantso]

I got the same e-mail as well. BTW, sorry to hijack this thread but there is a really good review about Mandrake 9.1 at http://www.osnews.com!

[SAJChurchey]

I like how they're trying their damnedest to push RHN.

[Siplus]

wait a second...redhat 9??? they JUST came out with rh8, shouldn't there be like an 8.1 or something?

edit: or did they and i just missed it?

[ March 26, 2003: Message edited by: Siplus: *Capitalist* ]

[Master of Reality]

they claim you will get it a week before its official release.... who knows when the official release will be (it could be in august or later for all we know). My suspicions are that they will jump to version 9 when they include the 2.6.* kernel.

[slave]

I don't really care about RH9 anymore because I installed mandrake 9.1 and I think it's good enough to use as my main operating system.  You guys should try it out!

[Refalm]

quote:The Master of Reality / Bob: they claim you will get it a week before its official release.... who knows when the official release will be (it could be in august or later for all we know). My suspicions are that they will jump to version 9 when they include the 2.6.* kernel.

As I checked, the latest unstable kernel is 2.5.66-bk2 and the latest stable kernel is 2.4.20.

[Calum]

well i got this email today:
 

quote:Flash: Mandrake Linux 9.1 is available for download!

Great news: Mandrake Linux 9.1 (Bamboo) is now available. This brand
new
release includes great features such as a new
"MandrakeGalaxy" theme,
NTFS partition resizing, ZeroConf network configuration, ACPI
power-management, Wi-Fi support, plus much more!

Discover the new release by viewing a visual presentation at:
http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/9.1/features/

The official press-release is available at:
http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/9.1/91PR.php3

Download the core product and give it a try:
http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/ftp.php3

9.1 is an important new version of Mandrake Linux -- we hope that you
enjoy it as much as we do!

The download edition includes exclusively open-source software. To
receive the largest selection of software packages (hardware drivers,
software plugins, commercial applications, etc.) be sure to purchase
a
Mandrake pack or a club membership. Three different commercial packs
are
now available for pre-order which provide additional applications,
printed documentation and support:

- Mandrake 9.1 Standard - a customized Linux system for desktop
workstations
- Mandrake 9.1 PowerPack - a full-featured Linux package for
power-users
- Mandrake 9.1 Prosuite - a comprehensive solution for small &
medium-sized businesses

Don't delay, order your Mandrake 9.1 pack today at MandrakeStore.com
and
be among the first to receive this great new release! (Shipments are
planned no later than the second half of april).
http://www.mandrakestore.com

Join the MandrakeClub now and receive:
- an immediate 20% discount on all 9.1 pre-orders
- a special list of download mirrors exclusively for Club members
- immediate access to drivers, plugins and additional software not
available in the download edition
- plus much more...
http://www.mandrakelinux.com/en/club/

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