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Evolution of Operating Systems Designs/Internetworking and Distribution
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InterNetworking and Distribution
The Growth of Network Communities
Linux and Operating System Distributions
SourceForge and CVS Servers
Free Distribution of Alpha and Beta Versions
Free Software Foundations
Upgrade Sites
Internet Automatic Upgrades vs. Malware
The Internet as a sales outlet
Freeware and Crippleware
Internet Distribution of new software
Discouraging the offline distribution of software
Plug-ins and network mediated functionality