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59 lines
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Welcome to MINIX 3.
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MINIX 3 Copyright 2009, 2006, 1997, 1987 Vrije Universiteit
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All rights reserved.
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
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Below is a list of minimum system requirements to install MINIX 3.
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HARDWARE
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*MINIX 3 OS requires the following hardware:
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- PC with a Pentium or compatible processor
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- at least 200 MB of free disk space
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- IDE CD-ROM drive
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- IDE hard disk
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- NOT SUPPORTED: USB and SCSI disks; Some Serial ATA disks work.
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SOFTWARE
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* This is a live CD-ROM. You can insert it into your computer and boot
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from it. MINIX 3 will start automatically and you can log in as root.
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It does NOT require Windows, Linux, or any other operating system as
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it is self contained. However, to use it effectively, you must
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install it on your hard disk. Detailed installation instructions are
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given on the MINIX 3 website: http://www.minix3.org. Please be sure
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to read these instructions before attempting to install MINIX 3 as you
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must partition your hard disk before starting and this subject is
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discussed on the website. Disk partitioning must be done very
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carefully to prevent data loss. Please have a printed copy of the
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installation instructions available while you are doing the installation,
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as it will be very helpful to you then.
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WARNING
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* MINIX 3 is an operating system and will overwrite all the data in the
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partition in which it is installed. Be sure to back up all your files
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before installing it.
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CD CONTENTS:
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This CD contains:
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- README.TXT This file
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There are also many invisible files used for installing MINIX 3.
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PRODUCT SUPPORT:
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For further technical information about the MINIX software on this CD,
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visit the official MINIX website at
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http://www.minix3.org
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