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Re: [LUG] ubuntu

 

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> Actually no, it was when BT released Surftime, I paid something like £6 
> a month for off peak free internet access, it was great having a 
> connection from 6pm until about 8am and then all weekend.  Saying that 
> though, it did tie the phone line up somewhat!
>
> I'm downloading Ubuntu now.  I think the mirrors are pretty loaded, I've 
>   opted for the Bit Torrent method of downloading, at least that way I 
> can do my bit and give some bandwidth back.
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> I was surprised too how many versions there are!
>
> Rob
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>   
Yeah I tried to downlaod edubuntu earlier,  and get a prediction of 
something silly like 30 + hours so stopped it
normal download time is  2 - 3 for an iso,  not 10  x that

Paul

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