On 12/09/2007, JD Bronson <jbronson@hanadarko.com> wrote:
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> At 08:17 PM 9/11/2007 -0600, Theo de Raadt wrote:
> > > I understand that I do not get any bootable CD for
> > > sparc...but do any of the CDs have the files on them that are needed
> > > for an install (all of the .tgz files and the cd.iso file?)
> >
> >The upcoming 4.2 release will include an install42.iso file, which is
> >exactly what you want.
>
> I guess what I meant to ask was that if I order the CDs (and
> therefore have earlier access than waiting for FTP - which is nice!)
> would all the needed files be on these (CDs) or will I still need to
> use FTP for the needed install files.
>
> If the CDs totally contain anything and everything I need directly,
> then it makes sense to order them ASAP. If they dont and I need to
> rely on FTP install then ordering doesnt make any sense. In that case
> a donation would be more appropriate.
>
> I'm sorry if I misunderstood the answer. I just dont want to waste
> the money on CDs if I still need to grab the file(s) from FTP.
>
> -JD
>
>

that single word "waste" is one easy way to insult the OpenBSD Project
and community.