[NEWS] Shipit for free (k)ubuntu cd's now open [Archive]

rohandhruva

18-05-2006, 07:12 PM

Hi,

The ShipIt store is now open. Free CD's of ubuntu and kubuntu can be ordered. Please limit yourself and order only a reasonable amount of CD's - you can always order one and burn many more, from it, for your friends :) Guys, they dont have an infinite wallet as some people tend to think :)

Anyway, enough of my lecture .. here we go.

Shipit for free Ubuntu CD's (http://shipit.ubuntu.com)
Shipit for free KUbuntu CD's (http://shipit.kubuntu.org)
Shipit for free edUbuntu CD's (http://shipit.edubuntu.org)

Enjoy!

EDIT : I have to add this --

THIS IS FOR ALL USERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE BOTH UBUNTU AND KUBUNTU CD'S:

You can order both ubuntu and kubuntu cd's using the same id.
Now, heres what to do :

1) Go to http://shipit.kubuntu.org and login using your id. Click on 1 Kubuntu CD, or how many ever you want. Enter your details below, and click on "Request CD".
2) Next, go to http://shipit.ubuntu.com and again login using your id. Now, it will already show your request for 1 Kubuntu cd. Below, you can choose to change your order and request more ubuntu cds.

Done. Dont open 2 accounts -- they will need to pay double for shipping !

Rohan.

Edit2: Added edubuntu cd's.

Vishal Gupta

18-05-2006, 08:23 PM

thnx a lot buddy! :D
Just ordered both of them.......

saurabh.sauron

18-05-2006, 08:55 PM

i want to order but am confused about which one. pls help me? my system is ancient. running ubuntu right now.

dIgItaL_BrAt

18-05-2006, 09:12 PM

hey,thanx for the info! .

Brat-Man

18-05-2006, 09:37 PM

i want to order but am confused about which one. pls help me? my system is ancient. running ubuntu right now.

Order Both!!

From Now On Ubuntu Only Ships what they call "Desktop CD"

Its Essentially a Live CD with a Installer that Powerfull..
More Like a Live GUI Installer..

No.. They Wont Ship Seperate Install CD's, You Gotta Download it Yourself..

rohandhruva

18-05-2006, 09:38 PM

i want to order but am confused about which one. pls help me? my system is ancient. running ubuntu right now.

Get both, 1cd each, and try them out. I am a kde fan since minutes after using linux, so I cannot offer any views .. But they say the gnome polish that ubuntu gives far exceeds the kde polish.

Again, I'd advice you to order one of each, and stick to what you like. I am a KDE lover for live :)

navneeth_snr

18-05-2006, 09:42 PM

Thanks a lot, Ordered for both.

navneeth_snr

18-05-2006, 09:44 PM

i want to order but am confused about which one. pls help me? my system is ancient. running ubuntu right now.

I have two ids, I ordered Ubuntu from one and Kubuntu from another

rohandhruva

18-05-2006, 09:56 PM

I have two ids, I ordered Ubuntu from one and Kubuntu from another

EXTREMELY BAD MOVE navneeth. You will cause ubuntu to pay two times for postage .. and its not cheap ! You are expected to order both ubuntu and kubuntu using the same i.d. -- then under that one id you will be able to see both the ubuntu as well as kubuntu requests. I request you to cancel your order from one i.d. and use the other i.d. to order from both ubuntu and kubuntu. You will save them postage, and redundancy. Seriously, ubuntu guys are very streamlined .. trust them ;)

techno_funky

19-05-2006, 01:36 AM

hmm i wanted to try Kubuntu
have used ubuntu
wish they had a option 1 ubuntu cd 1 kubuntu cd
anyways since iam using ubuntu ordered ubuntu
thanks for the heads up
:)

Official Techie

19-05-2006, 01:47 AM

i m not a very much of linux user but i m using mandriva should i switch to kubuntu is it a better option

Official Techie

19-05-2006, 01:53 AM

Kubuntu CDs are made specifically for various types of computers. The available architectures for Kubuntu are:
The PC Edition will run on almost all PCs. This includes Intel x86-based systems like Intel Pentium and AMD Athlon. Choose this if you are unsure.
The 64-bit PC Edition will run on computers based on the AMD64 or EM64T architecture (e.g., Athlon64, Opteron, EM64T Xeon).

1 Kubuntu CD (1 PC Edition)
1 Kubuntu CD (1 64-bit PC Edition)
5 Kubuntu CDs (5 PC Edition)
5 Kubuntu CDs (5 64-bit PC Edition)
10 Kubuntu CDs (8 PC Edition, 2 64-bit PC Edition)

what to choose i dont know

aryayush

19-05-2006, 04:53 AM

Never used Linux but I want to try it out. I ordered both.

rohandhruva

19-05-2006, 08:07 AM

hmm i wanted to try Kubuntu
have used ubuntu
wish they had a option 1 ubuntu cd 1 kubuntu cd
anyways since iam using ubuntu ordered ubuntu
thanks for the heads up
:)

THIS IS TO ALL USERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO HAVE BOTH UBUNTU AND KUBUNTU CD'S:

You can order both ubuntu and kubuntu cd's using the same id. This is not a freemail account that you need to open 10 id's -- they use Launchpad account to keep track of bugs, wishlists, user statistics and so on.

Now, heres what to do :

1) Go to http://shipit.kubuntu.org and login using your id. Click on 1 Kubuntu CD, or how many ever you want. Enter your details below, and click on "Request CD".
2) Next, go to http://shipit.ubuntu.com and again login using your id. Now, it will already show your request for 1 Kubuntu cd. Below, you can choose to change your order and request more ubuntu cds.

Done. Dont open 2 accounts and such ! I am surprised no one here figured it out.

Rohan.

adit_sen

19-05-2006, 08:55 AM

this has already been posted about before. pls search before you post..

peace..
aditya

rohandhruva

19-05-2006, 10:48 AM

Kubuntu CDs are made specifically for various types of computers. The available architectures for Kubuntu are:
.. snip ..
what to choose i dont know

Choose 1 kubuntu cd, unless you have a 64 bit pc. Though I would recomend that you order one kubuntu and one ubuntu 32 bit cd, so you can make your decision between kde and gnome.

this has already been posted about before. pls search before you post..

peace..
aditya

If you mean that for me, show me where has this been posted before, for dapper drake, as a separate neat thread, with NEWS added in topic for better clarity ?

i m not a very much of linux user but i m using mandriva should i switch to kubuntu is it a better option

If you are not a linux fan, and you have perfetly working mandrive with which you are satisfied, then dont switch. It will only cause more tediousness and work. Even though ubuntu is superior to mandriva in the package management system - mandriva uses .rpm which, in my opinion, is old and obsolete.

In general, to those who cant decide, order one cd of both ubuntu and kubuntu. Then you can choose.

Cheers,
Rohan.

mehulved

19-05-2006, 02:23 PM

If I am right Dapper Drake cd's given out will perform as live cd's as well as installer. Right? Then, what's the problem in ordering one even if you're not gonna install it. You can always use it as a live cd.
BTW, I am gonna upgrade my current Ubuntu installation instead of ordering cd's this time. My 256kbps connection is good enough, hope things go well.

mvishnu

19-05-2006, 03:04 PM

Excuse me if i am deviating, but what will i need if I want to run XGL?

rohandhruva

19-05-2006, 03:11 PM

Excuse me if i am deviating, but what will i need if I want to run XGL?

Yep, deviating you are.. Anyway,

https://wiki.kubuntu.org/XglHowto

should help. The instructions remain the same for ubuntu/kubuntu/xubuntu.

Brat-Man

19-05-2006, 03:14 PM

A Nice Processor..
512 MB Ram..
and a Good and cheap 3D Card like 5200 or Above (nVIDIA rocks! with XGL).
And Lots of Patience.. You May Screw up X Server sometimes..

Otherwise you're good to Go..

(I Had Posted some XGL Pics on the _other_ forum ^_^)

mvishnu

19-05-2006, 04:25 PM

Yep, deviating you are.. Anyway,

https://wiki.kubuntu.org/XglHowto

should help. The instructions remain the same for ubuntu/kubuntu/xubuntu.

thanks a lot... I cant wait to try it out... thanks to all the digit guys for giving us xgl on this months dvd

chesss

19-05-2006, 06:55 PM

I have two ids, I ordered Ubuntu from one and Kubuntu from another Not to worry, simply login and cancel the order with one id and then order again with the other id, so that both orders(ubuntu and kubuntu) are with the same id.

For those wondering which to order or new to linux, simply go for kubuntu, as kde is closer to windows (imo)

Note that kubuntu cd can be used both to install and as a live cd :D and the OS will be officially supported for 3 years :D

saurabh.sauron

19-05-2006, 07:13 PM

i ordered both today. i might try the live cd (which is in the installation itself) of KDE first. Then i'll choose between ubuntu and kubuntu. thnx for suggestions.

chesss

19-05-2006, 07:43 PM

btw u don't need a cd to view the gui : http://shots.osdir.com/slideshows/slideshow.php?release=631&slide=1

adit_sen

19-05-2006, 07:56 PM

sorry rohan, but i meant that for the entire post. regarding ordering free ubuntu cd's, its already been posted before at http://www.thinkdigit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9925&highlight=free+cd

peace..
aditya

vignesh

19-05-2006, 10:45 PM

Even edubuntu is available for shipping

shipit.edubuntu.org

Vishal Gupta

19-05-2006, 11:13 PM

thnx buddy!
But what is this "edubuntu" ?

rohandhruva

20-05-2006, 01:02 AM

I knew about edubuntu, but I did not post it here, since imo, no one here needs it.. Like, hey, who here runs a school ? Anyway, enjoy ;)

thnx buddy!
But what is this "edubuntu" ?

Edubuntu is a specially designed version of ubuntu, made for kids and to be deployed in schools. It has kiddie games and typing tutors and such ..

For those wondering which to order or new to linux, simply go for kubuntu, as kde is closer to windows (imo)

Heh, is this anything like windows ? (Those are my kde screenshots)
http://dhruva.be/files/screenshots/priyank.png
http://dhruva.be/files/screenshots/scr1.jpg

Point is, you can customize both gnome and kde to look the way you want .. its just that some people instantly "click" with gnome or kde.I find kde better suited to new users .. but kubuntu-kde polish is not half as nice as ubuntu-gnome polish .. So, you will have to decide for yourself :)

vignesh

20-05-2006, 01:55 PM

Nice screenshot... Are you in orkut ? If you are I have my screenshot in my album..

Ya true KDE is more easy to adjust to for those who come from windows background...

Use Karamba to make your Desktop more cool..

Vishal Gupta

20-05-2006, 03:20 PM

@rohandhruva
thnx buddy! Though I ordered Edubuntu also coz Some1 needs it. :)

navneeth_snr

25-05-2006, 11:13 AM

EXTREMELY BAD MOVE navneeth. You will cause ubuntu to pay two times for postage .. and its not cheap ! You are expected to order both ubuntu and kubuntu using the same i.d. -- then under that one id you will be able to see both the ubuntu as well as kubuntu requests. I request you to cancel your order from one i.d. and use the other i.d. to order from both ubuntu and kubuntu. You will save them postage, and redundancy. Seriously, ubuntu guys are very streamlined .. trust them ;)

Hi,

I couldn't make an order of 2 CDs totally, so I made like that. I canceled both on the same day as techno_funky replied and ordered in one id. Yaar, I just haven't edited the post in Digit.

So don't worry, I too care and trust Ubuntu.

chesss

08-06-2006, 05:21 PM

here i am waiting not so patiently for my kubuntu cd. So has anyone recieved a cd yet? The status on the shipit page tells me that the cds were sent to the shipping company on 24th may. So thats 2 weeks past.
Surely it shouldn't take more than 2 weeks for the shipping company to send a cd. SO whats up?

Desperately waiting for dapper.... :)

gary4gar

08-06-2006, 05:25 PM

thanx for info.applied for it
what is differnce bewteen ubuntu & kubuntu & xubuntu.

mario_pant

08-06-2006, 05:32 PM

hehe.... got my 10 Ubuntu CDs today.... ordered a long time back......

mehulved

08-06-2006, 06:58 PM

@chesss wait up it takes some time. They have many orders. You will receive soon. It took me 1 month that was when demand was low. Right now demand is high cos dapper has just been released.
@ gary4gar
Ubuntu is basically based on GNOME, Kubuntu on KDE and Xubuntu on XFCE.

chesss

09-06-2006, 03:16 AM

They have many orders. You will receive soon. It took me 1 month that was when demand was low. Right now demand is high cos dapper has just been released. but wouldnt they be spending stuff in bulk, hence a higher demand == faster delivery?

hehe.... got my 10 Ubuntu CDs today.... ordered a long time back...... Are they dapper (version 6)?

mehulved

09-06-2006, 04:07 AM

but wouldnt they be spending stuff in bulk, hence a higher demand == faster delivery?
More orders = more cd's to be made = more hassles.
Well I don't know the whole actual process. Maybe you might find it on ubuntu's or launchpad's website

Are they dapper (version 6)?
Yes they are only shipping dapper now.

nitish_mythology

09-06-2006, 09:58 PM

Ordered cds on 7th June...
I am from Uttranchal.
So how many days will it take?(Ans on ur experience)

chesss

10-06-2006, 06:34 AM

Yes they are only shipping dapper now. But he ordered the cds a long time back, while dapper has only been launched 1 week ago.

btw the status page says that they had sent the cds on 24th, but how is this possible as ubuntu was launched only on 1st june?

mehulved

10-06-2006, 07:19 AM

But he ordered the cds a long time back, while dapper has only been launched 1 week ago.

btw the status page says that they had sent the cds on 24th, but how is this possible as ubuntu was launched only on 1st june?
I don't know the exact date but Ubuntu started taking orders for dapper only since last month or two. The CD's could be sent as they would have been ready by 24th. It has to be in the very first few batches. It was released on 1st of July cos, 1st of the month seems a nice date for release rather than say 25th or 26th.
Again, it is lot more work to set up servers for downloading CD's. Remember the CD's you download are not just in one location. It is spread over several servers worldwide. So, lot of things has to be taken care of. Well, if you want something more specific, chances are you'll get it in ubuntu's forum or maybe on ubuntu's site too.

manas

10-06-2006, 08:07 PM

Thanks for the info,ordered both Kubuntu and Ubuntu.

Vishal Gupta

26-06-2006, 05:12 PM

I got my pack today! :D
They hv also included some stickers of UBUNTU. :)

rohandhruva

26-06-2006, 11:26 PM

GOD, even one of my friends got it .. i am so eager to get it :( damn, when will it come :(

chesss

26-06-2006, 11:49 PM

I recieved kubuntu day-before yesterday :) :D

Report: Excellent as such!! though I couldn't install it earlier due to some bugs and such, but now that Ihave tweaked (bum) configured, and setup stuff, it works great!!!
If only linux and something like strokeit(mouse gestures) , I would dump windows anyday.

Vishal Gupta

27-06-2006, 12:24 AM

All 5 CDs of EDUBUNTU r not working on my comp.

I checked the contents in Windows and the CDs contain files but when I tried to boot using CD, nothing happened. Computer tried to boot using CD and searched for a few minutes but after that it started windows.

All other CDs of KUBUNTU & UBUNTU r working well! :)

nitish_mythology

27-06-2006, 07:46 AM

HI Vishal and chesss......
When u all registered?
How much time it took?
Well I did the regis n 7th July, living in Uttranchal. i thnk tht It wll take much longer!
Hv to w8..

@Vishal
Impressed by ur Windows tweaking..

kalpik

27-06-2006, 08:06 AM

Yeah. I recieved my copies yesterday (around a month since i ordered). They even sent ubuntu stickers this time! :D

Vishal Gupta

27-06-2006, 01:25 PM

@nitish_mythology
thnx buddy! :)

I registered on 18th may and received yesterday. So it took more than a month...

sandeep_arsenal

28-06-2006, 09:21 PM

I got my Ubuntu cds yesterday.
HOWEVER THEY ARETN WORKIN.
IT BOOTS UP TO THE MAIN SCREEN AND THEN IT TAKES AGES TO LOAD ANY APPLICATION.
I TOOK ABOUT 3 Minutes to get to the first install screen and then i waited for a whole ten minutes and even then i didnt get to the timezone screen properly.
so i quit. any of u guys hav this problem??.
the cd works fine i windows though.
any app i try to open in linux takes about 5 misn and it is very unresponsive.
PLS HELP

mehulved

28-06-2006, 09:29 PM

Are you trying out live cd or you have installed Ubuntu?
How much RAM does your system have?

JGuru

28-06-2006, 11:54 PM

@Sandeep_arsenal, maybe your CD is corrupt. Can you give your System configuration info ? You may
alo try booting with the another CD you have. If you have 256 MB or less RAM it would be slightly slow.

JGuru

03-07-2006, 09:00 PM

I got my Ubuntu & Kubuntu CDs today. They are working fine. Actually Ubuntu 6.0 loads faster than it's predecessor.
They even have a Video featuring Nelson Mandela. Even the overall appearance looks cool.

vignesh

03-07-2006, 09:24 PM

I stuck a sticker on my CPU !

~Phenom~

14-07-2006, 10:52 PM

I just wanna say that please dont order CDs just because they are free and only if u really need them. i have seen many people ordering Ubuntu Cds in huge numbers in the past and then wasting them like anything. It is not good.
Please dont misuse their resources.
Thanx.