edjlb@yahoo.com wrote:
> Uncle Fred wrote:

>>Yes, that's true, and it's not a lot of money. However, if I
>>don't pay them something, and I'd like to, then can I still get
>>updates and fully participate in the forums and everywhere? I'm
>>guessing that this would not be possible.
>>This was my problem with Mandrake 9.1. I got the discs from the
>>"Computer Helper Guy" and a while ago found that I can't get
>>updates. I'm no longer authorized. So I'm looking to change and
>>after seaching for a distro to my liking, it's between Gentoo and
>>Libranet. If Gentoo is going to be not updateable for me, then
>>it'll be very sad, but I'll return the discs to the nice gentleman
>>that burned them for me and maybe give him the installation manual
>>I've already printed out as a peace offering.
>>Then I'm back looking at Libranet or maybe one of the more widely
>>circulated distros, and spending some more $s.
>>
>
>
> You can update Gentoo w/o ever paying anybody anything. There's no
> "cut-off time". Contributions are always welcome, but not at all
> required.
>

Now, you see, THAT'S SUPER! OK, I love Gentoo, again, and if
they ever have an address where I can send them money I shall.
Also, If I ever get to know the system well enough to help others,
I'll do that too. Thanks, and look forward to my questions in the
weeks to come.(;-))

Peace and joy, people

--
Fred
(Remove FFFf from my email address to reply, if by email).