============================== README.TXT ================================ Welcome to the April 1995 Slackware 2.2 CDROM from Walnut Creek CDROM! This CDROM contains the Slackware 2.2 distribution, a Unix-like 32-bit multiuser, multitasking operating system for your IBM-compatible PC. You get everything you need to install and use this operating system, including C compilers, programming libraries, and even the X window system! To install Linux, you have to create two floppy disks: A BOOT disk (to boot the system) and a ROOT disk (to load in a minimal version of Linux into a RAMdisk). If you're viewing this file from DOS using our handy View program (type `go' from the CDROM), it will assist you in this process. You will want to create your BOOT and ROOT disks according to what kind of equipment you have. A README file in each floppy disk directory describes each disk in detail. Then you can simply select the boot and root disks that you want to create and the View program will do it for you. ========================================================================== Here is a list of some important files and directories of the disc. view.exe MSDOS File Browser/Uncompressor README.220 The readme file for Slackware 2.2. README.TXT This file. INSTALL.TXT Installation notes for Slackware 2.2. FILENAME.TXT Listing of all files on the CD. bootdsks.144\ Boot disk images for 3.5" disks bootdsks.12\ Boot disk images for 5.25" disks rootdsks.144\ Root disk images for 3.5" disks rootdsks.12\ Root disk images for 5.25" disks contents\ The contents of the different packages. contrib\ User-contributed packages. live\ A basic live filesystem for running off the CD. slaktest\ A very minimal installation you can choose from the installation script. slackware\ This is where the actual Slackware stuff is. source\ Source code to the files are in here. docs\ Documentation regarding these discs docs\view.doc Documentation regarding VIEW.EXE for MS-DOS ========================================================================== Disclaimer: This CDROM comes with a full money back guarantee. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, you can return it for a full refund. Walnut Creek CDROM makes no warranty about any file on this CDROM, including any written by Walnut Creek. You, not Walnut Creek CDROM, assume all risk of using any of the files on this CDROM. We reserve the right to limit any effort on our part to rectify problems with any file on this CDROM. ========================================================================== You also need to be aware that we cannot accept any responsibility, or liability in the event that using the software on this disk causes you grief, malfunction, data loss or thinning of the hair. As with any new software, make sure that you back up your system regularly so that you can recover from unforeseen crashes. Although we have made every attempt to examine every program on this disc, some non-shareware or public domain programs may have slipped by. If you find such a program on this disc, please notify us immediately so we can rectify the situation. Thanks. ========================================================================== All trademarks belong to their respective trademark holders. Slackware is a trademark of Patrick Volkerding. Third-Party applications / software / information are copyrighted by their respective owners. ========================================================================== You can find updates to this disc at ftp.cdrom.com, including new kernels and drivers. You can also surf the web to our web site at www.cdrom.com where you'll find information about this and other discs. ========================================================================== This CDROM copyright (c) 1995 Walnut Creek CDROM. All rights reserved. ========================================================================== This CDROM is unconditionally guaranteed. If you are dissatisfied for any reason, simply return it with a short note and your contact information for a full refund. Walnut Creek CDROM Suite 260 1547 Palos Verdes Mall Walnut Creek CA 94596 USA 1 800 786 9907 +1 510 674-0783 +1 510 674-0821 FAX orders@cdrom.com (orders) info@cdrom.com (information) support@cdrom.com (tech support) =============================== README.TXT ==================================