Looking for ancient FreeBSD

[e.stiebler]

Michael Sokolov wrote:
> Hello fellow ClassicCmp'ers,
> 
> This is almost Classic - I'm looking for a place to download an old
> version of FreeBSD, specifically the last release of the 2.2.x branch,
> which I think was 2.2.8.  However, it seems to have totally vanished off
> the net, including of course ftp.FreeBSD.ORG, apparently removed by the
> dark forces of the evil reptilian conspiracy who want to force everyone
> to run the modern crap.  Has anyone saved a copy of the FreeBSD 2.2.8
> distribution or some nearby version?  TIA,

I know it is evil too, but did you try to check it out from the CVS ?
;-)