From 32442b200cff72d2b186648b2f6ee7e3ef91220f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Gras Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 23:06:00 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] New README. --- tools/release/cd/README.TXT | 100 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 76 insertions(+), 24 deletions(-) diff --git a/tools/release/cd/README.TXT b/tools/release/cd/README.TXT index b9fce1a37..16435f21f 100644 --- a/tools/release/cd/README.TXT +++ b/tools/release/cd/README.TXT @@ -1,46 +1,98 @@ -Welcome to MINIX 3. This CD-ROM is a live CD. You can boot your computer -from it and MINIX 3 will start automatically without using the hard -disk. At the prompt, login as root. It works pretty much like any UNIX -system in command line mode. You can have up to four virtual terminals -open at once. +Welcome to MINIX 3. -Nevertheless, to do anything besides demonstrating MINIX 3, you need to -install the system to your hard disk. +This is the README file for the CD that accompanies: -This CD-ROM contains the following files visible from Windows or Linux: +"Operating Systems Design and Implementation, 3rd Edition +by Andrew S. Tanenbaum and Albert S. Woodhull +Text ISBN: 0-13-142938-8 +CD ISBN: 0-13-142987-6 + Copyright 2006, 1997, 1987 Pearson Education, Inc. + MINIX 3 Copyright 2006, 1997, 1987 Vrije Universiteit +All rights reserved. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: + +Below is a list of minimum system requirements to install the software +on this CD. + +HARDWARE +*MINIX 3 OS requires the following hardware: + - PC with a Pentium or compatible processor + - at least 8 MB of RAM + - at least 200 MB of free disk space + - IDE CD-ROM drive + - IDE hard disk + - NOT SUPPORTED: USB and SCSI disks; Some Serial ATA disks work. + - For alternative configurations, visit http://www.minix3.org + +SOFTWARE +* This is a live CD-ROM. You can insert it into your computer and boot +from it. MINIX 3 will start automatically and you can log in as root. +It does NOT require Windows, Linux, or any other operating system as it +is self contained. However, to use it effectively, you must install it +on your hard disk. Detailed instal- lation instructions are given in the +SETUP.PDF file. To read this file, you need the Adobe Acrobat Reader, +available for free at http://www.adobe.com/acrobat. The SETUP.PS file +contains the same content in PostScript. Please be sure to read one of +these files before attempting to install MINIX 3 as you must partition +your hard disk before starting and this subject is discussed in the +SETUP files. These SETUP files are also available on the MINIX 3 +Website: http://www.minix3.org/doc. Please have a printed copy of the +SETUP file available while you are doing the installation, as it will be +very helpful to you then. + +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +CD CONTENTS: + +This CD contains: - README.TXT This file - SETUP.PS: setup guide in PostScript - SETUP.PDF: setup guide in PDF (requires Adobe Acrobat reader) - PRESZ134.ZIP Windows utility to resize FAT partitions - BOOTFLOP.IMG If you cannot boot from CD-ROMs, insert the CD-ROM - anyway, then copy this floppy image raw to a floppy using - RawWrite (ask Google) and boot from the floppy + anyway, then copy this floppy image raw to a floppy + using RawWrite (ask Google) and boot from the floppy - LISTING.TXT Appendix B as ASCII text - LISTING.PS Appendix B in PostScript - LISTING.PDF Appendix B in PDF - INDEX.TXT Index of files + There are also many invisible files used for installing MINIX 3. +------------------------------------------------------------------------ + +PRODUCT SUPPORT: + +For further technical information about the MINIX software on this CD, +visit the official MINIX website at + + http://www.minix3.org + +Pearson Education provides no product support for this CD. + + +DEFECTIVE MEDIA +If you believe that your CD media is defective, you may send it to +Pearson Education for an exchange in order to receive a replacement CD. +The new CD will only be sent upon receipt of defective CD. -To install MINIX 3, please print either the PostScript or PDF setup -manual or get it from www.minix3.org/doc/ under the heading Installation. -You will need to carry out several steps before beginning the installation, -as described in the setup guide and having it available during installation -will be useful since the on-screen directions are quite concise. +Send the defective CD, along with your name and address to: -The official MINIX 3 Website is www.minix3.org. It has a wealth of -information about MINIX 3 and more recent versions of the software as -well as additional software not on this CD-ROM. It alnewsgroup, -comp.os.minix, where you can ask questions and get help. In addition, it -tells how you can run MINIX 3 on a simulator on top of Windows or Linux -instead of on the bare metal. You can also join the MINIX 3 community, -report bugs, and help push MINIX 3 forward by porting applications and -drivers to it. We encourage you to visit! + Computer Science Editor + Pearson Education + 1 Lake Street + Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 + Or send an email to disc_exchange@prenhall.com -We hope you enjoy using MINIX 3. +NOTE: Textbooks and CDs purchased used are not supported and are + nonreplaceable. To purchase a new CD contact Pearson Individual + Order Copies at 1-800-282-0693. -- 2.44.0