SPAM from me (useful) Re: I'm curious about Revolution OS (fwd)

[ME]

OK. This is SPAM to you, as it is unsolicited, and is on a commercial
topic, but one that I *think* at least a few of you would want to know
(OpenSource) and that is related to Linux etc.

http://www.revolution-os.com/

I asked about Rev OS, and it looks like they may have a Region Free
(Region 0) encoding of the DVD based on the response. I have attached the
reply from them for you all to read if you wish.

If you dont like this movie, then at least you have been able to see it.
I have not, so cannot offer my opinion. (It seems the reviews show it at
about 75% liking it, and 25% not liking it averaging a few movie review
sites review stats.)

A followup letter was sent asking about what is involved in showing the
VHS version for group audiences (such as a LUG) as well as answer his
questions. If you want, I can post that reply here too. (Waiting for the
reply right now.)

Would this be a movie that people in this LUG would be willing to watch at
one of the meeting nights?

-ME

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---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 13:18:09 -0700

Thank you for inquiring about REVOLUTION OS.  We are currently planning
to release the DVD and videotape sometime in September.  I am pushing
the distributor to get the film out sooner.  We intend to make the DVD
Region Free.  

The distributor has yet to set a price, but I'm guessing it will be
between $22 and $25 plus shipping and tax.  I will try and let you know
when REVOLUTION OS becomes available.

Also, in the next couple of months, my distributor will begin
selling educational/institutional VHS copies of REVOLUTION OS with a
license permitting large group screenings for schools and LUGs.  If you
are interested, please let me know.

You can check out the trailer and first 8 minutes of REVOLUTION OS on ifilm:
http://www.ifilm.com/ifilm/product/film_multimedia/0,4470,2419320,00.html

How did you hear about REVOLUTION OS?  I'm always curious to know.

Sincerely,

J.T.S. Moore


ME wrote:
> 
> Preference in format: DVD
> 
> Region 0 encoding would be nifty, but I would still buy Region 1 if that
> was the only format available.
> 
> Q:
> When will it be available in DVD or VHS (either or both)
> What will be the cost?
> How will it be possible to order it? (E.G.: BandN?)
> 
> Thanks,
> -M
> 
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