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authorMiod Vallat <miod@cvs.openbsd.org>2001-04-24 23:05:54 +0000
committerMiod Vallat <miod@cvs.openbsd.org>2001-04-24 23:05:54 +0000
commit03878c349fb3106f7967c743982233076f71c5ca (patch)
treeb6deef2ff9fd2803093dc73761dae5df6aa94c21 /distrib
parent700d418a9224eb84156a89635b2ae2e1cfabaa04 (diff)
Update introduction text.
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diff --git a/distrib/notes/INSTALL b/distrib/notes/INSTALL
index a6737c1a27c..2d8077875eb 100644
--- a/distrib/notes/INSTALL
+++ b/distrib/notes/INSTALL
@@ -32,29 +32,19 @@ security is often seen as a tradeoff with usability, OpenBSD provides
as many security options as possible to allow the user to enjoy secure
computing without feeling burdened by it.
-Though security is the primary goal, OpenBSD continues the multi-
-platform tradition. Ports to mvme68k, powerpc and arc machines have
-been added to the system. To further this work, kernel interfaces
-have continued to be refined and several subsystems and device drivers
-are shared in a machine independent fashion among the different ports.
-You can look for this trend to continue as newer architectures become
-available.
-
-To integrate more smoothly in other environments, OpenBSD OSREV has
-significantly enhanced the binary emulation subsystem (which includes
-iBCS2, Linux, OSF/1, SunOS, SVR4, Solaris, and Ultrix compatibility)
-and several kernel subsystems have been generalized to support this
-more readily. The binary emulation strategy is aimed at making the
-emulation as accurate as possible so that it is transparent to the
-user.
-
-Many new user programs have been added in OpenBSD OSREV, as well,
-bringing it closer to our goal of supplying a complete and modern
-UN*X-like environment. Tools like perl and ksh are standard, as are
-numerous other useful tools.
+To integrate more smoothly in other environments, OpenBSD OSREV also
+provides several binary emulation subsystems (which includes
+iBCS2, Linux, OSF/1, SunOS, SVR4, Solaris, and Ultrix compatibility),
+aiming at making the emulation as accurate as possible so that it is
+transparent to the user.
+
+Many new user programs and device drivers have been added in OpenBSD
+OSREV, as well, bringing it closer to our goal of supplying a complete
+and modern UN*X-like environment. Tools like perl and an improved ksh
+are standard, as are numerous other useful tools.
Because OpenBSD is from Canada, the export of Cryptography pieces
-(such as SSH, IPSEC, and kerberosIV) to the world is not restricted.
+(such as SSH, IPSEC, and KerberosIV) to the world is not restricted.
(NOTE: OpenBSD can not be re-exported from the US once it has entered
the US. Because of this, take care NOT to get the distribution from
@@ -79,31 +69,37 @@ binary distribution, there is a sub-directory.
includeit(contents)
+
OpenBSD System Requirements and Supported Devices:
--------------------------------------------------
includeit(hardware)
+
Getting the OpenBSD System onto Useful Media:
---------------------------------------------
includeit(xfer)
+
Preparing your System for OpenBSD Installation:
-----------------------------------------------
includeit(prep)
+
Installing the OpenBSD System:
------------------------------
includeit(install)
+
Upgrading a previously-installed OpenBSD System:
------------------------------------------------
includeit(upgrade)
+
Getting source code for your OpenBSD System:
--------------------------------------------
@@ -118,6 +114,7 @@ ANONCVS, CTM or FTP. For more information, see
http://www.openbsd.org/ctm.html
http://www.openbsd.org/ftp.html
+
Using online OpenBSD documentation:
-----------------------------------
@@ -132,7 +129,7 @@ are denoted by 'name(section)'. Some examples of this are
passwd(5).
The section numbers group the topics into several categories, but three
-are of primary interest: user commands are in section 1, file formats
+are of primary interest: user commands are in section 1, file formats
are in section 5, and administrative information is in section 8.
The 'man' command is used to view the documentation on a topic, and is
@@ -158,11 +155,13 @@ If you are unsure of what man page you are looking for, enter
where "subject-word" is your topic of interest; a list of possibly
related man pages will be displayed.
+
Adding third party software; ``packages'' and ``ports'':
-------------------------------------------------------
includeit(packages)
+
Administrivia:
--------------