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many, many years ago before i even knew what linux was, i saw redhat linux being sold at a computer store on the shelves with other software.

its box had screenshots on the back that made it look appealing, it came with a nice printed manual, and it was on a cdrom. this was back when everyone was still using dialup connections and the thought of downloading an entire operating system over it would have turned me off from trying it.

buying that was what enabled me to become interested in linux and unix in general. during my initial learning period, i consulted and made notes in that printed manual many times.