Get Free GNU/Linux(Fedora, SUSE etc) CDs Delivered Anywhere Around The World
Following the example set by Canonical Ltd in shipping Ubuntu family of distribution CD/DVDs free of cost to anywhere around the world, Ryab Cloke has taken the initiative of doing the same for non-Ubuntu GNU/Linux distributions. Ryab Cloke is the owner of the popular commercial store that sells GNU/Linux CD/DVDs for one of the cheapest prices among similar online stores. Through ‘Free Linux Disks’ project, he hopes to extend his dream of doing more for the community. It remains to be seen how successful this initiative will be as there is no big financial company to back the project, but Ryab Cloke is hopeful that, apart from their own investment towards the project, donations from the other quarters will keep the project going.
There are other questions regarding the necessity of such a project when the GNU/Linux CDs are available for such cheap rates from so many online/local stores. The question being asked is if someone is not willing to pay $5 + shipping to buy a GNU/Linux CD, how reasonable is it to expect the same people to invest time and effort to install the GNU/Linux and get over the initial learning curve. From what I can see, though, the free shipping of the CDs will help tremendously in making GNU/Linux popular in third-world countries like India, as
- there are no/few local stores in such countries
- the shipping cost becomes a significant factor in such countries even if someone can afford the negligible $5 to buy the CDs.
There were many requests for Ubuntu/Kubuntu CDs from such countries but the popularity, and hence demand, for Fedora and SUSE CDs is considerably more(according to my estimations). If the current project can hold the initial storm of requests and can get on its feet, then I am sure it will do a lot of good to popularising GNU/Linux in atleast the third-world countries. Another concern is that the abuse from some quarters (that is bound to be there) might get absorbed by a giant company like Canonical Ltd but the same may not hold true for the current project where every single donation seems to matter so much. Unless it finds solid support from the community.
For those who are interested in requesting the the CD of their favourite GNU/Linux distribution, the procedure is very simple(even registeration is not needed!) and the interface very straighforward to follow. The following screenshots should provide a visual tour through the request process.
Go to the home page of the website and scroll down to see the options available for selecting a GNU/Linux distribution of your choice.
Once you select your favourite distribution, you need to fill out the shipping address where the CD/DVD needs to be delivered. You will get a confirmation email at the email address you specify in this form once you complete the request order successfully.
Just a confirmation to check if you have entered everything correctly. Click “Submit Request” button if everything is OK.
After this, you are shown your confirmation code which you can later use to check the status of your request order. This confirmation code is also sent to the email address that you have provided while filling out the address form. Here is the status request form. (Use the ‘Status’ link at the top-right corner of the page to get here).
The current status of the request order is shown.
Do note that you can order only one distribution at a time and you won’t be allowed to order another CD/DVD for 14 days. So select your choice of distribution carefully.
You can also buy the GNU/Linux CD/DVDs for very cheap prices from the commercial store of the same website. A better option in my opinion if the shipping costs are not prohibitive.
Apart from donating towards the project(or becoming a sponsor), you can also support the project by adding a link to its website from your blog/website(lookout for a cool button on the home page of the website). And ofcourse, by spreading the good word about it.
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Comment by trmadol — January 30, 2007 @ 4:32 am
plz send me a cd
Comment by som philip — May 23, 2007 @ 12:55 am
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i need some of your item
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Comment by MR FOSTER TORSU — May 28, 2007 @ 6:03 pm
please send me CDs. i’m from Malaysia.
Comment by Seezo — June 9, 2007 @ 11:37 pm
I am a teacher at SMA Negeri 1 Pare High Scholl, 95% OS we use with Windows XP and 4% Linux (Just for knowledge) and 1% other. We have 21 class room and i will distributed it, 4 CD for Computer Laboratorium. We need UBuntu Indonesia language, give to me continues. Thanks Very much and Viva for Linux. (Margo Ridho L)
Comment by Margo Ridho L — June 17, 2007 @ 8:47 pm
The best place to request free GNU/Linux CD/DVDs from is the Ubuntu website. They ship the CD/DVDs totally free of cost all around the world.
Start here: Ubuntu ShipIt Free CD/DVDs
(You have to create an account(free) before placing the order.)
Comment by tabrez — June 17, 2007 @ 10:26 pm
sir i need fedora core 7 dvd free of costt… willl u plz tell how to get that. I will be very grateful to u.
Comment by saeed — December 22, 2007 @ 11:21 pm
@saeed and all: there is currently no way to get free GNU/Linux CDs or DVDs shipped worldwide as far as I know except for Ubuntu GNU/Linux CDs. See my previous comment to see how to get free Ubuntu CDs that will be shipped to anywhere in the world totally free of any cost. All other distributions you either have to download, get downloaded by a friend/relative or buy it for as low as $5 to $10(or less than Rs. 500). That is almost as low as cost of the media. Start here: Distrowatch.com
Comment by tabrez — December 23, 2007 @ 1:39 pm
sir can i get need fedora8 free of cost?????
plz mail me aboutt it…i wil be thankful to you.
Comment by r gupta — December 30, 2007 @ 2:48 am
Illegal Access ?!?!? What The Hell is going on ? I want to request a free CD of Linux.
Comment by LinuX-M@n1@k — December 31, 2007 @ 4:27 am
Please send me a linux fedora disk. This ia really breathtaking.
Comment by Kaushik Maiti — January 14, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
sir, i want a fedora live cd for free of cost,i think you shipit to me for free of cost. i waiting for your response sir……..
Comment by niyas k — February 7, 2008 @ 12:50 am
HELLo sir congratulations on your good efforts.I am from India and want to request Mandriva 2008 free dvd.Thanks a lot…
Comment by abhijeetnawal — February 27, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
please send me fedora core cd or DVD,Thanks.
My address:
240,soosan,shahrak kaveh,esfahan,Iran
Comment by Mansour — March 11, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
where the hell is that website for free cd request ive been wanting that cd for 4 weeks please anyone tell me where just send me a message at joelitosd619@yahoo.com please anyone help me go to that website where i can get that free cd thank you very much.
Comment by ben — March 18, 2008 @ 5:54 am
i need a cd plz send me a copy
Comment by arvind — March 18, 2008 @ 10:19 pm
SIR PLEASE GIVE ME FEDORA CORE 7 DVD FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE FREE OF COST
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE
REGARDS,
ROHIT.
Comment by ROHIT JANGRA — April 4, 2008 @ 1:21 am
is there are shipping charges are taken by ypu to deliver a cd or dvd. and if yes then what are the charges and how you are take this. please give me info. about that.
Comment by tushar — June 5, 2008 @ 2:36 pm
hi
im staying in vizag, india.
can i expect free cd / dvd of fedora updated version for desktops and servers delivered to my address:
balaram
c/o
pbl transport
1st floor rednam plaza
dwaraka nagar
vizag-530016 ap india
Comment by balaram — June 17, 2008 @ 7:22 pm
hi
im chamara from sri lanka.i want to get a linux cds
Comment by chamara — July 30, 2008 @ 3:15 pm
Please sent me Fedora linuk CDs.
Address.
No 72, Nidanwala,Damminna,Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.
Comment by M.G.A.N.Gunarathna — August 5, 2008 @ 10:45 am
Comment by M.G.N.Gunarathna — August 5, 2008 @ 10:55 am
please send me fedora Cds free of cost.
sandamal chandana
No 93\17
6th Lane
jayasuriya watta
walasmulla
Sri Lanka
Comment by S.K.S.C Subasinghe — August 5, 2008 @ 11:10 am
SIR PLEASE GIVE ME FEDORA CORE 7 CDs FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE FREE OF COST
THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE.
My address:
“Shan Prasad”,Navinna Road,Uluwitike,Galle,Sri Lanka.
Comment by A.P. Kohomban — August 5, 2008 @ 11:16 am