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<p>Before you can use Slackware Linux, you'll have to obtain and install it. Getting
Slackware is as easy as purchasing it or downloading it for free over the Internet.
Installing it is also easy as long as you have some basic knowledge about your computer
and are willing to learn a few other things. The installation program itself is very much
a step-by-step process. Because of this, you can be up and running very quickly. In fact,
Slackware boasts one of the lowest installation times of any full-featured Linux
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<p>The official Slackware Linux CD set is available from Slackware Linux, Inc. The CD set
consists of 4 discs. The first disk contains all the software needed for a basic server
install, and the X window system. The second cd is a “live” cd; that is, a
bootable cd that installs into RAM and gives you a temporary installation to play around
with or do a data or machine rescue. This cd also contains a few packages such as the KDE
and GNOME desktop environments. A few other goodies are included on the second cd
including many non-vital packages in the “extra” folder. The third and fourth
CDs contain the source code to all of Slackware, along with the original edition of this
book.</p>
<p>One may also purchase a boxed set that includes the 4 discs and a copy of this book,
as well as lots of neat Slackware gear to show off your geek pride. CD subscriptions are
available at a reduced rate also.</p>
<p>The preferred method for shopping for Slackware merchandise is online at the Slackware
store.</p>
<p><a href="http://store.slackware.com" target="_top">http://store.slackware.com</a></p>
<p>You can also call or e-mail your order in.</p>
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<h2 class="SECT2"><a id="AEN683" name="AEN683">3.1.2 Via the Internet</a></h2>
<p>Slackware Linux is also freely available over the Internet. You may email in your
support questions, but higher priority will be given to those who have purchased the
official CD set. With that said, we get a lot of e-mails and our time is rather limited.
Before e-mailing for support consider reading <a href="help.html">Chapter 2</a>
first.</p>
<p>The official Slackware Linux Project website is located at:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.slackware.com/" target="_top">http://www.slackware.com/</a></p>
<p>The primary FTP location for Slackware Linux is:</p>
<p><a href="ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/"
target="_top">ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware/</a></p>
<p>Bear in mind that our ftp site, while open for general use, does not have unlimited
bandwidth. Please consider using a mirror near you to download Slackware. An incomplete
list of mirrors can be found on our site at <a href="http://www.slackware.com/getslack"
target="_top">http://www.slackware.com/getslack</a>.</p>
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