[plug] Linux in libraries

[Richard]

On this subject, I just contacted the library at Murdoch university to
enquire about Linux (an external unit I'm doing this semester requires
it), but they do not keep any distributions for lend. The first person I
spoke to seemed to be aware of the GPL and the freeware status of Linux,
but said that if they stocked Linux they would have to stock a range of
other software as well. I'm not exactly sure what that means. They did
seem keen to help and the second person I spoke to even canvassed the
possibility of downloading me a copy, if a local mirror could be found,
but considering the fact that the institution offers units that require
a home installation of Linux, you would think they would maintain at
least one distribution on the shelves.