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author | jkh <jkh@FreeBSD.org> | 1999-04-08 06:00:01 +0000 |
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committer | jkh <jkh@FreeBSD.org> | 1999-04-08 06:00:01 +0000 |
commit | 05f20120e9759bfcf8d38baf8429b928aaa47a47 (patch) | |
tree | 377b965374758cc80b4ecf966731e22fb61943df /release/texts | |
parent | 3832a25f93d0a3294548dc1a97e5f5eadd136d52 (diff) | |
download | FreeBSD-src-05f20120e9759bfcf8d38baf8429b928aaa47a47.zip FreeBSD-src-05f20120e9759bfcf8d38baf8429b928aaa47a47.tar.gz |
State the need to read errata more, um, strongly.
Diffstat (limited to 'release/texts')
-rw-r--r-- | release/texts/ABOUT.TXT | 15 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | release/texts/ERRATA.TXT | 25 | ||||
-rw-r--r-- | release/texts/README.TXT | 9 |
3 files changed, 34 insertions, 15 deletions
diff --git a/release/texts/ABOUT.TXT b/release/texts/ABOUT.TXT index 008a60c..66e0a4d 100644 --- a/release/texts/ABOUT.TXT +++ b/release/texts/ABOUT.TXT @@ -35,6 +35,21 @@ documentation sets for FreeBSD. You can also use the browser to visit other WEB sites on the net (such as http://www.freebsd.org) if you have an Internet connection. +NOTE: If you read no other documentation before installing a given +version of FreeBSD, you should at least by all means *READ THE ERRATA* +for that release so that you don't stumble over problems which have +already been found and fixed. The ERRATA.TXT file accompanying your +release (it should be right next to this file) is obviously already +out of date by definition, but other copies are kept updated on the +net and should be consulted as the "current errata" for your release +(this is also what your ERRATA.TXT file says, by the way). These +other copies of the errata are located at: + + 1. http://www.freebsd.org/releases/ + + 2. ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/releases/<your-release>/ERRATA.TXT + (and any sites which keep up-to-date mirrors of this location). + DISCLAIMER: While FreeBSD does its best to safeguard against accidental loss of data, it's still more than possible to WIPE OUT diff --git a/release/texts/ERRATA.TXT b/release/texts/ERRATA.TXT index 239787f..72f0096 100644 --- a/release/texts/ERRATA.TXT +++ b/release/texts/ERRATA.TXT @@ -1,25 +1,30 @@ -This file contains post-release ERRATA for 3.0 and should always -be considered the definitive place to look *first* before reporting -a problem with this release. This file will also be periodically -updated as new issues are reported so even if you've checked this -file recently, check it again before filing a bug report. -The latest revision of this file can be viewed at: +If you read no other documentation before installing this +version of FreeBSD, you should at least by all means *READ +THE ERRATA* for this release so that you don't stumble over +problems which have already been found and fixed. This ERRATA.TXT +file is obviously already out of date by definition, but other +copies are kept updated on the net and should be consulted as +the "current errata" for your release. These other copies of +the errata are located at: - http://www.freebsd.org/releases/3.0/errata.html + 1. http://www.freebsd.org/releases/ + + 2. ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/releases/<your-release>/ERRATA.TXT + (and any sites which keep up-to-date mirrors of this location). Any changes to this file are also automatically emailed to: freebsd-current@freebsd.org -For 3.0 security advisories, see: +For all CERT security advisories, see: ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/ -For the latest information. +For the latest security incident information. ---- Security Advisories: -Current active security advisories for 3.0: None +Current active security advisories: None ---- System Update Information: diff --git a/release/texts/README.TXT b/release/texts/README.TXT index 52c1c662..1b2fe7d 100644 --- a/release/texts/README.TXT +++ b/release/texts/README.TXT @@ -39,6 +39,10 @@ ROAD MAP: Most files here are also in the Documentation Menu of the boot floppy + ERRATA.TXT Please read this file! It will tell you where to look + for the latest information on problems which have been + found and fixed in this release. + README.TXT This file ABOUT.TXT All about FreeBSD, including contact information @@ -51,11 +55,6 @@ ROAD MAP: it is especially important that you *read this section!* - ERRATA.TXT Any late-breaking errata information for this - release. On FTP sites, this file may be frequently - updated so it's a good idea to check it first - (the master copy is always on ftp.freebsd.org) - before reporting problems HARDWARE.TXT Information about the configuration of the GENERIC kernel and supported hardware |