Free Linux Technical Resource Kit...

[inferno_gn]

Hi there,

Here you go...
http://www.novell.com/community/linux/order.php

It's on 3 DVD disc...
- SUSE LINUX Standard Server 8.0 (ISO Installation Images)
- SUSE LINUX 9.1 Professional (Bootable Installation DVD)
- Ximian Desktop 2.0 Evaluation (ISO Image)
- Ximian Red Carpet 2.0.2 Evaluation (ISO Image)
- Novell Linux Services 1.0 (ISO Image & NLS Companion CD)
- Novell GroupWise for Linux 6.5.1 - Server, Client & Messenger (ISO Images)
- and more...

Ju Leon...

[Stalemate]

What the heck. :)

[GrandDad]

Thanks . :thumbs:
passed it on to some friends .

[inferno_gn]

Hi there,

At least I'm worth more then you. :p

Ju Leon...

[jitBob]

http://forums.windrivers.com/images/smilies/thumbs.gif

[inferno_gn]

Hi there,

kato2274: As oppose to you watching the real thing? *lol* :p

Ju Leon....

[Stalemate]

Oh man. it'S ON!!

[kato2274]

edit: after thought I deleted my posts. I figure it's only a matter of time anyway til Noo whacks them . . . and rightfully so.

Julie actually provided a good link, and the fact that it got hijacked and clouded by a mini flame war was my fault. whether I think he/she/it is a complete and edited by NooNoo shouldn't be the issue, but rather the initial post which was a good one.

And it was all going so well till that point :sad:

[Titchski]

Orered mine - I just need three servers to test it on now, thanks

[inferno_gn]

Hi there,

It was all in good fun, don't worry. :) *lol* I wonder if they can keep up this freebie.

Ju Leon...

[Cave_Dweller]

Sweet ! Thank You. :thumbs:

[NooNoo]

UK too...

[Naxr]

:mult: Sent off for one. Thanks!

[Pinnacle]

Hi there,

It was all in good fun, don't worry. :) *lol* I wonder if they can keep up this freebie.

Ju Leon...

It got an e-mail confirmation of my order. It has not shipped yet, but hopefully that means they at least allocated one for me.

[GrandDad]

It got an e-mail confirmation of my order. It has not shipped yet, but hopefully that means they at least allocated one for me.
I got one to this morning .

[Dark Millennium]

Just a little update. They have stopped taking orders... Thankfully managed to get this around to most of my buddies before this occurred...

[Stalemate]

I got mixed up and placed 2 orders when the thread was originally posted.

Confirmations were received for both.



Thank you for ordering the Linux Technical Resource Kit from the Novell Customer Communities. Your order has been received, and will ship within the next 7-10 business days.

[TripleRLtd]

Orered mine - I just need three servers to test it on now, thanksDamn, I missed it.http://forums.windrivers.com/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif
Glad that Titchski is my neighbor though.http://forums.windrivers.com/images/smilies/wink.gifhttp://forums.windrivers.com/images/smilies/thumbs.gif

[jitBob]

I got mixed up and placed 2 orders when the thread was originally posted.

Confirmations were received for both.
It should be here by the end of next week.

[Stalemate]

If I get 2, I'll be open to hear swapping suggestions. :D


No meatwad, not that kind of swapping.

[TripleRLtd]

Alright. I'll swap you one inept for one Straight_Shooter.
Deal?http://forums.windrivers.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Stalemate]

I'll have to ask him, but I don't think he'll be very keen...

[Straight_Shooter]

I'll have to ask him, but I don't think he'll be very keen... I can handle it. So: why not inept? Looks like a fair trade to me: me for someone who is inept....http://forums.windrivers.com/images/smilies/eek3.gif

[GrandDad]

I got mixed up and placed 2 orders when the thread was originally posted.

Thank you for ordering the Linux Technical Resource Kit from the Novell Customer Communities. Your order has been received, and will ship within the next 7-10 business days.

Confirmations were received for both.
I had got mine 6/30 and nothing since , I reckon my 10 days is about to run out :eek2: ,
so if it does do I get to Scream and Holler and jump up and down on them ? :rolleyes:

[NooNoo]

nothing arrived for me neither :sad:

[Stalemate]

Still nothing here either...

[GrandDad]

Well its about 6:20 pm my time and nothing :sad:

will give them 1 more day . :p

only 1 more :devil:

[Dark Millennium]

I sent them an e-mail asking if there has been a delay to the "overwhelming demand"...

When/If I get a reply I'll be sure to let you guys know...

[Stalemate]

...When/If I get a reply I'll be sure to let you guys know...


Cool.


Thanks.

[GrandDad]

I emailed them yesterday and got a reply ;

"Kim Wright 1:34pm (5 hours ago)

Hello Danny-

Your order has shipped. Please allow a few more days for delivery. Hope you enjoy the kit.

Thank you for your interest in the Linux Technical Resource Kit.

Kimberly
Novell Customer Communities"

So I guess its coming :D
thought they were supposed to notify you when it was shipped :confused:

[Stalemate]

So, you know Kimberly too, huh? http://forums.windrivers.com/images/smilies/cool.gif

[Dark Millennium]

Glad to hear it got shipped. :thumbs:

Still waiting an answer on my e-mail... :sad:

[Dark Millennium]

Got a response to my original e-mail. The resource kit has been shipped and should be arriving soon.

So I'd expect it to be about early to mid August before I see it...Too bad they couldn't be more specific about arrival dates. :(

[GrandDad]

Got a response to my original e-mail. The resource kit has been shipped and should be arriving soon.

So I'd expect it to be about early to mid August before I see it...Too bad they couldn't be more specific about arrival dates. :(
You think it going to take that long to get to you ? :sad:


Hope it doesn't ;)

[Dark Millennium]

You think it going to take that long to get to you ? :sad:


Hope it doesn't ;)

Well take into consideration that mid June I subscribed to an American made magazine, (I won't say which one), and only recently got the bonus cd they offered with the deal, (still no sign of the magazine itself).l

So yeah I'm going with early to mid August before I see it...and will be pleasantly surprised if it shows up before then.

[GrandDad]

Well take into consideration that mid June I subscribed to an American made magazine, (I won't say which one), and only recently got the bonus cd they offered with the deal, (still no sign of the magazine itself).l

So yeah I'm going with early to mid August before I see it...and will be pleasantly surprised if it shows up before then.
So I take it that mail exchange between us is a little screw'y or screwed up , or is it your side :D

Magazines can take couple months tho to start getting them , even here .

[Stalemate]

Just this morning:

I just wanted to let you know that the free Tech resource kit you have ordered has been shipped and you should be receiving it soon.

Scott Carlson
Novell Customer Communities

[NooNoo]

ditto

[Shard92]

When did you all order?

I got a confirmation from them on the 2nd saying they recieved my order and it would be shipped in 7-10 days but nothing since then.

Did you all get one of those and a confirmation of shipping as well?

[NooNoo]

I did...yep

[Shard92]

I did...yep


thanks NooNoo. I just sent them an e-mail asking about my order....

[Stalemate]

I got the confirmation of the actual order the same day - 9th, and the shipping confirmation today - 20th.


11 day delay.

[Shard92]

I got the confirmation of the actual order the same day - 9th, and the shipping confirmation today - 20th.


11 day delay.


that stinks I got the confirmation same day as well.... on the 2nd still no shipping confirmation. I sent an e-mail to the name included in the order confirmation for questions about the order.... no reply yet...

[Stalemate]

that stinks I got the confirmation same day as well.... on the 2nd still no shipping confirmation. I sent an e-mail to the name included in the order confirmation for questions about the order.... no reply yet...

I'll keep you in mind if I do receive 2 and you can't manage to shake them up. ;)

[Shard92]

I'll keep you in mind if I do receive 2 and you can't manage to shake them up. ;)


thanks I'd appreciate that!

[Cave_Dweller]

I just received this E-Mail from Scott Carlson:



Subject: Novell Linux Technical Resource Kit Shipment Update


As you may have noticed, there has been a slight delay in your Novell Linux Technical Resource DVD kit shipment. We had a phenomenal response to this free offer, and have had to adjust production to meet this demand.

In an effort to provide you with the most current Linux software from Novell, and to accommodate the release of a new, yet-to-be-announced Linux product, the decision was made to delay shipment on some of the more recent Linux Technical Resource Kit orders.

As a result, your kit will ship during the last week of July * with the latest Linux software from Novell. We will notify you again as soon as your order is mailed.

We appreciate your patience, and are confident you will find the Novell Linux Resource Kit a comprehensive tool to evaluate the Linux offerings from Novell.

Sincerely,
Novell Customer Communities

[Dark Millennium]

I just received this E-Mail from Scott Carlson:



Subject: Novell Linux Technical Resource Kit Shipment Update


As you may have noticed, there has been a slight delay in your Novell Linux Technical Resource DVD kit shipment. We had a phenomenal response to this free offer, and have had to adjust production to meet this demand.

In an effort to provide you with the most current Linux software from Novell, and to accommodate the release of a new, yet-to-be-announced Linux product, the decision was made to delay shipment on some of the more recent Linux Technical Resource Kit orders.

As a result, your kit will ship during the last week of July * with the latest Linux software from Novell. We will notify you again as soon as your order is mailed.

We appreciate your patience, and are confident you will find the Novell Linux Resource Kit a comprehensive tool to evaluate the Linux offerings from Novell.

Sincerely,
Novell Customer Communities


Sweet...

[GrandDad]

Sweet...
haha , then it looks like your very close to your August delivery time you said .

[Stalemate]

I hope mine is late then.

[Titchski]

Just sent the following to kwright:

"Hello,

On June 30th I received confirmation of my order for the above. The mail also stated that the order would ship in "7 to 10 business days".

I know you're probably overrun with hordes of geeks taking you up on this kind offer, but I'd just like to find out when the order will be shipping.

Thanks!"

I'll pass on any info I get from the mysterious kwright,

Cheers :thumbs:

[Dark Millennium]

haha , then it looks like your very close to your August delivery time you said .

Yep...Though I'm now leaning more towards september...sighs...
:sad:

[GrandDad]

Yep...Though I'm now leaning more towards september...sighs...
:sad:
:p I thought you were gonna say that ;)

[gtiseb]

I just received this E-Mail from Scott Carlson:



Subject: Novell Linux Technical Resource Kit Shipment Update


As you may have noticed, there has been a slight delay in your Novell Linux Technical Resource DVD kit shipment. We had a phenomenal response to this free offer, and have had to adjust production to meet this demand.

In an effort to provide you with the most current Linux software from Novell, and to accommodate the release of a new, yet-to-be-announced Linux product, the decision was made to delay shipment on some of the more recent Linux Technical Resource Kit orders.

As a result, your kit will ship during the last week of July * with the latest Linux software from Novell. We will notify you again as soon as your order is mailed.

We appreciate your patience, and are confident you will find the Novell Linux Resource Kit a comprehensive tool to evaluate the Linux offerings from Novell.

Sincerely,
Novell Customer Communities
Cool, that must be why I haven't gotten mine yet. I'm looking forward to this one.

[Titchski]

Co-worker of mine just got his second package in the mail. I think my missus must be hiding it. :mad:

edited for exceptionally bad spelling.

[Shard92]

After sending a second e-mail asking for at least some response as to what is going on I recieved a message today saying that my package was sent and I should recieve it in a week. I guess I don't the new package!! I thought they ran out?!? :( :rolleyes:

[Titchski]

After sending a second e-mail asking for at least some response as to what is going on I recieved a message today saying that my package was sent and I should recieve it in a week. I guess I don't the new package!! I thought they ran out?!? :( :rolleyes:

I got the same email today from Novell. I guess they weren't expecting the rush that they got. Oh well, back to waiting :thumbs:

[houseisland]

Mine arrived in the mail this morning. The packaging was somewhat tattered, but the disks were no worse for the wear.

Now I need the time to play with all this stuff.

Thank you, Ju-Leon, for bringing this to my attention.

[gtiseb]

Just got mine.


Gonna Play this weekend.

[Dark Millennium]

Just got mine today as well. (probably arrived yesterday but I ddin't check the mail until today)...

This is sooo gonna be sweet...

[Pinnacle]

It does not look like anybody in the U.S. is getting there copy. Maybe they only ran out in the US, while other countries still have a supply left. Oh well, I'm willing to wait if it means getting a newer version.

[Titchski]

Well I still don't have mine :( Time for another email to the mysterious Kim in Sales Support.

[NooNoo]

I got mine! Arrived Friday.

[jitBob]

Just got mine today. Three dvd's SUSE Linux Pro 9.1, SUSE Linux Pro 8.2 & Ximian Desktop 2, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8, Nterprise Linux Services 1.0, GroupWise 6.5.1, Red Carpet Enterprise Server 2.02, ConsoleOne, and Linux Resources.

[Stalemate]

I'll find out Monday morning whether or not mine came in at the office then. http://forums.windrivers.com/images/smilies/cool.gif

[Shard92]

Well I got an e-mail on the 23rd or last month saying it was shipped and I'd recieve it WITHIN a week.... still waiting..... :flame:

[Zerotech]

Just sent a "WTF" letter to "Kimberly" yesterday, got the same e-mail as Shard92 but on the 22nd of last month. Still waiting...... :(

Told them they were making me and themselves look bad to the company I work for, maybe that will rattle the right chain.

[Titchski]

Sent further follow up to the mysterious Kim in Sales Support:

"Hi,

I still haven't received my order, this is just a quick follow up to see if I can get another copy as it looks as if the first you sent out prior to the 23rd of July has gone astray (obviously my mailman is as big a geek as I am),

If you could let me know, I'd appreciate it,

Thanks"

[RIOT]

Just got mine today... :thumbs:

[Titchski]

Mine showed up on Friday, Just have to wait till I get 2 PC's to try it out on now :thumbs:

[Stalemate]

Nothing at the office yet...

[Shard92]

finally after almost 3 weeks from the day they said it would arrive in a week.... I have recieved the kit!!!

[Stalemate]

No comment. :(

[Cave_Dweller]

Just received this E-Mail. Sweet ! :)


Subject: Novell Linux Technical Resource Kit - Shipped

Your Novell Linux Technical Resource Kit will ship at the latest by Monday, August 16, 2004 via US Mail. Please allow up to 7-10 days for delivery in the United States.

As mentioned in a previous e-mail to you, we delayed shipping the kit because of a greater than anticipated response rate, and the fact that it contained the previously unannounced SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
(SLES) 9 product. Announced at the LinuxWorld Expo last week in San Francisco, we are excited to be able to provide you with this first enterprise server product to include the new 2.6 Linux kernel.

Although we began fulfilling the pending kit orders as soon as SLES 9 was announced last week, it has taken us some time to fulfill the tens of thousands of orders that we received. We appreciate your patience, and are confident you will find this updated Novell Linux Resource Kit a comprehensive tool for evaluating the Linux offerings from Novell.

[Stalemate]

...

[Shard92]

well my 3 dvd's aren't in the best of shape. I think there is some kind of adhesive on the underside that is causing some problems. there definately is some kind of crud on the disk so I'm not thrilled.... with the problems I had getting them I don't know if I'll try and get new ones or not....

[fX69]

Sent an email asking what happened (its been over a month) and got ;

"Obviously it is lost in the mail or your postman likes Linux. Sorry for
the delay. I will put one in the mail to the address below. Let me
know if the address is NOT correct. Thanks. Kim"

where have I heard that before ?

[Zerotech]

Finally! Got mine in yesterday afternoon's mail. Surprisingly, they arrived in good condition (no "gunk" problems as others have noted).

I know they were free and all, but long waits and non-reponsive customer support ("Kimberly" didn't respond to my last two e-mails) make for a rough first impression.

Guess I should just shut up and be grateful I got them at all. :rolleyes:

[Shard92]

Yeah I understand.... BUT this was suppose to be something that would attract customers... and not just geeks but businesses..... Sure makes me wonder what kind of help I'd get from them if I were to be a customer..... I understand they'll treat me better ( well in theory anyway :rolleyes: ) but sure makes me think they are far from ready to get into the market.... Don't get me wrong I like SUSE linux I have it at home but this is really making me think that Novel after purchasing SUSE is in over their head.....

[GrandDad]

Finally got mine today . :bor:

[Stalemate]

I still don't have mine. :mad:

[Titchski]

Sent an email asking what happened (its been over a month) and got ;

"Obviously it is lost in the mail or your postman likes Linux. Sorry for
the delay. I will put one in the mail to the address below. Let me
know if the address is NOT correct. Thanks. Kim"

where have I heard that before ?

Ooh, that cheeky scamp Kimberley stole my line!

it looks as if the first you sent out prior to the 23rd of July has gone astray (obviously my mailman is as big a geek as I am),

ADEPT - if you really, really want this set, let me know, my mate got hold of two of them.

Cheers :thumbs:

[Cave_Dweller]

Mine was delivered last week.

[Stalemate]

...ADEPT - if you really, really want this set, let me know, my mate got hold of two of them.

Cheers :thumbs:


Just now saw your offer Titchski.

PM coming your way. ;)

[Titchski]

Just now saw your offer Titchski.

PM coming your way. ;)

PM going back your way, I don't think PM's are counted for WOTPP purposes, hence this post :thumbs:

[Stalemate]

What was I thinking?! :eek2:


Thanks for reminding me.