This archive contains MINIX demonstration disks. To use them, download this archive to your computer (IBM PC, XT, AT, or 386). Then copy it bit for bit to a floppy disk (Instructions on how to do this follows). These files are exact disk images, and are only readable by the program 'rawrite'. After the file is copied to a floppy disk, the disk image file becomes a bootable diskette. To transfer the demo disk to a floppy, you need a program that can write a raw disk image. A program 'rawrite' has been provided for MS-DOS users. The executable (rawrite.exe), and the user manual (rawrite.doc) are provided in this archive. Basic instructions are: Combine the parts of this archive, UUdecode the file, Download the zoo archive to your IBM or compatible computer, Use the program zoo or booz to uncompress the archive, Format a disk that is bootable on your system, Note 1. I have tested this on a 5.25 and 3.5 Low density disks only, High density disks probably will work, but I havn't tested them. Type "rawrite" (don't include the quotes), When it asks you for the filename, type "demo_dsk.ibm", press return, The next question is the destination drive, type "a", press return, Note 1. It is possible to put the file on drive b, but in order to work, this disk must be bootable, and a is the bootable drive. This completed, restart your computer with the disk in the a drive. The demo user manual is available in PostScript form as manual.ps or as flat ASCII text as manual.txt. If you can print PostScript, use the former; if not, use the latter. The manual.txt file can be printed on any printer that can handle ASCII text (including Form Feed). The minix.inf file tells more about MINIX, describes the MINIX newsgroup, comp.os.minix, and the MINIX archives. It is a flat ASCII file. Once more, to avoid any confusion, MINIX is not public domain or shareware. It is copyrighted software. All the files in this directory, including the demo disks are also fully protected by copyright. The copyright owners hereby grant permission to copy and use the MINIX demo disks and other files in this directory only for the purpose of evaluating MINIX to see if it is suitable for your needs. Andy Tanenbaum (ast@cs.vu.nl) Edited by Dick Reichenbach for posting to Comp.Binaries.IBM.PC ============================================================================= The contents of this section have been changed to reflect what I have included in the MINIX package that was posted to C.B.I.P. I did NOT include the program that created or checked the checksums Dick Reichenbach (reich@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The crcs of most of the files in this directory are listed below. The crc is the MINIX replacement for sum. It gives a much stronger checksum. The source is in crc.c, in case you don't already have it. Cksum Bytes File name Description ----- ------ --------- ----------- 6739 read_me This file 1858 read_me2 Another general description of MINIX 13973 26323 minix.inf General info about the MINIX community 57848 368640 demo_dsk.ibm IBM demo disk 59522 175493 manual.ps Manual in postscript - VERY nice 58276 72014 manual.txt Manual as flat ASCII file 54726 2138 rawrite.doc Documentation for rawrite 58584 13052 rawrite.exe Executable version of rawrite for MS-DOS ============================================================================== HOW TO ORDER MINIX 1.5 MINIX 1.5 is being sold by Prentice-Hall. The product numbers and prices are as follows: - MINIX 1.5 for the IBM: 5 1/4" (0-13-585076-2) $169 - MINIX 1.5 for the IBM: 3 1/2" (0-13-585068-1) $169 - MINIX 1.5 for the Amiga (0-13-585043-6) $169 - MINIX 1.5 for the Atari (0-13-585035-5) $169 - MINIX 1.5 for the Macintosh (0-13-585050-9) $169 - MINIX 1.5 IBM demo disk (0-13-582768-x) $10 - MINIX 1.5 Macintosh demo disk (0-13-582784-1) $10 - MINIX 1.5 Atari demo disk (0-13-582792-2) $10 Sales tax and shipping are extra; Prices are slightly higher outside the U.S. All versions include the executable binaries, a detailed manual, the complete source code (on diskettes), and an attractively typeset, cross-referenced listing of the operating system code. P-H is making a big effort to get software stores to keep MINIX in stock. The easiest way to order it is to go to a software store and ask them for it. If they don't stock it, they can always order it. Alternatively, you can order directly by email, FAX, phone, or mail from Prentice-Hall as follows. In North America and the Far East To order by email: books@prenhall.com To order by FAX: (201) 767-5625 To order by phone: (800) 624-0023 or (201) 767-5969 To order by mail: Microservice Customer Service Simon & Schuster 200 Old Tappan Road Old Tappan, NJ 07675 In UK/Europe To order by email: Not recommended as the email is printed out in the U.S. and then sent to England by regular letter To order by FAX: Same problem as email To order by phone: +44 (442) 231-555 (UK number) To order by mail: Order Dept. Prentice-Hall International 66 Wood Lane End Hemel Hempstead Herts. HP2 4RG ENGLAND For email and FAX orders, please include the product name and number, your name and address, and your MasterCard or VISA card number and expiration date. If you wish delivery by Federal Express (costs extra), please indicate so. MINIX can also be ordered from the following addresses: In England: The MINIX Center Forncett End Norwich Norfolk NR16 1HT England 0953-89345 In Germany: Steve Steinkrauss Feldtorweg 24 D3406 Bovenden 1 Germany In the Benelux: Fred van Kempen Postbus 184 2100 AD Heemstede Holland Tel: +31 23 287935 FAX: +31 23 294229 In Scandinavia: Frank O'Donell P.O. Box 88 1371 Asker Norway In Spain and Deborah Worth Portugal: Appartado Numero 50672 Madrid Spain In Italy: Jim Blaho Piazza Santo Spirito 17 50125 Florence Italy In Greece: Vassilis Zahos Kritonos 5-7 GR 11634 Athens Greece In Turkey: Atilla Gullu Milli Mudafaa Cad 14/7 Kizilay Ankara Turkey If you have previously purchased MINIX from Prentice-Hall, you can get a discount of $60, but only if you order by mail and include the label from the original PH boot disk (or the entire disk) with your letter. Not valid for email, phone or FAX orders since you must enclose the original boot disk label (not a photocopy). Mail orders can be by credit card or check for $169. You will be billed for tax and shipping.