How do I get Linux?

	Linux is distributed via floppy (generally) or you can order a
CD-ROM from some companies for approximately $80.00.  Currently, Linux is
destributes via floppy in two major sets.

	Since nobody owns Linux, there have been a number of attempts to
package Linux for the "most" usefulness.  Currently, there are two major
distributions, Soft Landing System (SLS) and Slackware.  The SLS
distribution is easier to install at the penalty of using an older release
of Linux.  The Slackware release is harder to install, but is generally
more up-to-date and more complete.  You can decide whichever release you
wish -- both are available on the BBS.  It should be noted, however, that
most people start installation the first time with the SLS, as it's easier
to understand and gives a better grasp of Linux for beginners.

	The entire source code for Linux is available.  The BBS currently
doesn't carry the source for Linux (not enough space -- it's running
between 150 and 200 megs right now), but it should be in the future.

Downloading Linux:

	Since both Linux distributions are available online, you need to
decide which you want to use.  After that point, you need to decide what
features you want your Linux system to have.  Currently, the following are
available:

	(Note:  You can mix and match both SLS and Slackware distributions)

	In the Slackware distribution:
		A - the base system.  Required for everything.  Comes with
			networking, news, c/c++, mail.
		E - Emacs 
		F - The current Linux Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
			(a *MUST* for the new user)
		IV- InterViews development libraries.  Requires X.   
		OOP - Object oriented Programming.  Currently just GNU
			Smalltalk.
		TCL - Tcl/Tk script language and X windows toolkit.  
			(needed only for TCL development)
		Q - A 'Questionable' series.  A bunch of alpha development
			for Linux along with a couple of kernels - one for
			SCSI and one for IDE.  
		X - X Windows (XFree86 2.0) base system.
		XAP - X Windows Applications (needed).
		XD - X Windows program/server development.
		XV - XView 3.2 (OpenLook Window Manager)
			(not needed by most unless you do a lot on Suns)
		Y - Games - text games among others.

	In the SLS distribution:
		A - the base system.  Much like Slackware, but easier to
			install.
		B - 
		C - 
		D - 
		S - 
		T - TeX - the TeX processing system 
		X - X Windows - the entire thing (runtime, development, etc)
