From 902785d4e589b1a6581f07054773cd8acc54654b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Gras Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2005 22:13:32 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] New README --- tools/release/cd/README.TXT | 72 +++++++++++++++++++------------------ 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-) diff --git a/tools/release/cd/README.TXT b/tools/release/cd/README.TXT index 16435f21f..66d2e721d 100644 --- a/tools/release/cd/README.TXT +++ b/tools/release/cd/README.TXT @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ Welcome to MINIX 3. This is the README file for the CD that accompanies: -"Operating Systems Design and Implementation, 3rd Edition +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 @@ -15,34 +15,36 @@ All rights reserved. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: -Below is a list of minimum system requirements to install the software -on this CD. - +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 + - 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. +* 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. Disk partitioning must be done very carefully to prevent data loss. +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. + +WARNING +* MINIX 3 is an operating system and will overwrite all the data in the +partition in which it is installed. Be sure to back up all your files +before installing it. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -58,9 +60,9 @@ This CD contains: 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.PS Appendix B in PostScript - LISTING.PDF Appendix B in PDF - - INDEX.TXT Index of files + - INDEX.TXT Index of files There are also many invisible files used for installing MINIX 3. @@ -72,7 +74,7 @@ PRODUCT SUPPORT: For further technical information about the MINIX software on this CD, visit the official MINIX website at - http://www.minix3.org + http://www.minix3.org Pearson Education provides no product support for this CD. @@ -84,15 +86,15 @@ The new CD will only be sent upon receipt of defective CD. Send the defective CD, along with your name and address to: - Computer Science Editor - Pearson Education - 1 Lake Street - Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 + Computer Science Editor + Pearson Education + 1 Lake Street + Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 - Or send an email to disc_exchange@prenhall.com + Or send an email to disc_exchange@prenhall.com 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. + nonreplaceable. To purchase a new CD contact + Pearson Individual Order Copies at 1-800-282-0693. -- 2.44.0