[TriLUG] KNOPPIX suspends distribution from its web site

[Jim Ray]

wow.  that blows grits.  i had really looked forward to learning how to use
knoppix.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: trilug-bounces at trilug.org [mailto:trilug-bounces at trilug.org]On
> Behalf Of Gregory Woodbury
> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 12:21 PM
> To: TriLUG
> Subject: [TriLUG] KNOPPIX suspends distribution from its web site
>
>
> KNOPPIX is no longer available from its own web site in Germany.
>
> www.knoppix.de bears a notice that the site is closed due to the
> European software patent debacle.
>
> The latest version, dated 7-25-2003, is available from some
> mirrors, but
> attempts to download from the KNOPPIX site fail.
>
> So sad to see this little gem fall under the heels of
> jack-booted thugs.
> :-(
>
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> wolves.durham.nc.us
> ggw at wolves.durham.nc.us      U
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