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Old 09-08-2001
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Question Downloading vs buying latest version of os
I am currently taking a Unix programming class in school, I want ot know which is more efficient and quicker, downloading the os or buying the os
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obviously buying the OS would be more efficient, but also more expensive... personally, I'd suck it up and buy it. That way you'll get all the source code and maybe some manuals and whatnot. Downloading it is only recommended if you have a fast connection!!! Go buy!
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Besides, you help the developers continue to create such wonderful software by buying!
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Im sure even if you download the OS, it wont guarante the OS will work normal. Ive tried before and some of the part corrupted. Believe me i download the OS using 100MBps network line and its corrupt. Buying is a good solution.
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For beginners, buying an inexpensive CD is more efficient and easier, always. Downloading large distributions is for more advanced users.
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